‘ Venom: The Last Dance (47%) ‘ has hit theaters as the culmination of Eddie Brock’s trilogy of symbiote heroes, but the post-credits scenes have left fans wondering if this is really the end. Although Tom Hardy and director Kelly Marcel have mentioned that this film marks the close of the Venom narrative arc, the credits suggest that the symbiote could return in future installments. Here’s what these scenes imply for the future of the franchise – though be warned, there are SPOILERS ahead.
Knull, the King in Black: The threat that is still latent
The first mid-credits scene gives a clearer introduction to the villain Knull, played by Andy Serkis . During the storyline of ‘Venom: The Last Dance’, Knull is introduced as the creator of the symbiotes, trapped in a celestial prison, waiting to be released to plunge the universe into eternal emptiness. Although Venom sacrifices himself to destroy the Codex, the key that could free Knull, the villain remains a threat.
In this scene, Knull looks directly into the camera and declares that “your champion has fallen” and that the universe is now helpless against his power. This moment suggests that Knull’s story is far from over, leaving the door open for future installments that could explore more of his reign of chaos. As Kelly Marcel commented in an interview, Knull is “too powerful for one movie,” indicating that the franchise could expand to flesh out his story in future projects in Sony’s Spider-Man universe.
The Return of the Symbiote: A New Host for Venom?
The second post-credits scene hints that Venom might not be completely gone. This is where Cristo Fernandez, who plays the bartender, comes in. After the events at Area 51, his character emerges from the rubble and stumbles upon a broken bottle, as a cockroach moves towards it. This scene reveals a small fragment of the Venom symbiote that has survived, hinting at its possible resurrection. Although Eddie Brock appears to be left behind, Venom could return in some form, either by seeking out a new host or potentially returning to Eddie in the future.
This nod to the symbiote’s persistence opens up the possibility of introducing another classic comic book character, such as Agent Venom, aka Flash Thompson. In the comics, Thompson bonds with the symbiote after losing his legs in the Iraq War, allowing him to walk and carry out secret missions under military control. While it’s not explicitly mentioned in The Last Dance, a soldier losing his legs in the film could be hinting at this future connection.
The future of the franchise? More symbiotes and villains
While Venom: The Last Dance is being billed as the finale of a trilogy, the franchise still has potential to expand. In addition to Knull, there are other characters from Sony’s universe who could come into play in future films. Figures like Kraven and Madame Web have already been mentioned, and the new symbiote Agony (played by Juno Temple ) could also play a major role in whatever comes next.
On the other hand, Venom’s return wouldn’t necessarily require Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock. The symbiote’s history has shown that it can adapt to different hosts, and the development of characters like Flash Thompson in the comics offers new directions for the franchise. While Hardy has made it clear that this film closes the cycle for his character, he’s always said “never say never” about a possible comeback.
In conclusion, the post-credits scenes not only close the chapter on Eddie Brock, but also sow the seeds for a possible expansion of the Venom universe, with new characters and more symbiotes in sight. We’ll have to wait and see how this chaotic universe evolves.
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