The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been relentless in its quest to redefine the genre of superhero movies, but with progress comes challenges. One such challenge is the possibility of Venom, Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU) villain, appearing in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars storyline. As word of this potential crossover spreads like wildfire, die-hard Tom Hardy fans are faced with a dilemma that has them both excited and disheartened.
In Sony’s Venom films, Hardy portrayed Eddie Brock/Venom, a role that enthralled viewers and won high appreciation. Eager to see the character’s solo adventures, many fans had hoped to follow the symbiotic anti-hero’s development inside the walls of SSU. Therefore, it makes sense that fans’ reactions to the news of his possible inclusion in the MCU have been conflicted.
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Kevin Feige Reportedly Working on Avengers: Secret Wars Crossover Upsets Fans
Kevin Feige reportedly wants the SSU villain to make an appearance in the MCU. Yes, if this is true, then the MCU may reintroduce Venom (as played by Tom Hardy) while placing him in the timeline in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars film. Venom appeared to have a limited time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his fleeting appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The reported intention to cast Venom as a villain in Avengers: Secret Wars has some fans a little miffed. One could argue that the inclusion of a hugely popular character in the MCU could lead to intriguing and unexpected interactions between famous villains and heroes. However, the character’s potential future in the MCU is cause for concern for fans, given that Venom will play a “cool but disheartening role”, as Cryptic4KQual pointed out on X.
Kevin Feige reportedly wants a villain from the SSU to appear in the MCU 👀
If the idea is successful, the villain would have “a cool but disheartening role.”
(via @Cryptic4KQual) pic.twitter.com/FvH8hOKoAv
— Cosmic Marvel (@cosmic_marvel) December 20, 2023
Now, let us hear what fans have to say about this:
No keep SSU out of garbage MCU
— ⊗𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍⊗ (@wolvergoat102) December 21, 2023
This checks out, I’d be very disheartened to see any of the Sony Shit Universe villains in the MCU.
— ADrifter (@DrifterEquis) December 21, 2023
That’s cryptic to the point of being useless information
— Paul Gaston (@ThePaul25) December 20, 2023
Kevin keeps kicking sh!t.
— Danny Phillip (@PhillipDan80330) December 21, 2023
oh no
— Jeandiel Bueno (@JeandielB) December 21, 2023
Venom, mainly in his Eddie Brock incarnation, is an affectionate character and is widely recognized in popular culture. Hardy played the role in the Sony Spider-Man Universe films Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021). The post-credits scene of Let There Be Carnage hinted that he would eventually meet Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. That being said, a proper role for Venom is still possible in an MCU adaptation of Avengers: Secret Wars.
Tom Hardy’s Venom Can Appear in Upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars?
Marvel’s Avengers: Secret Wars has one of the most recognizable storylines in comic book history. According to it, the Beyonder commands a host of heroes and villains from the Marvel universe to battle on the planet ‘Battleworld’.
According to Screen Rant, characters from multiple Marvel film franchises may appear in Avengers: Secret Wars. Sony’s Spider-Man Universe characters are foremost among these contenders. If so, it presents a fantastic chance for Tom Hardy‘s Venom to engage with Tom Holland. The two might be an unexpected duo that fulfills the hint of a potential encounter.
It is unclear how Avengers: Secret Wars will unfold in the Marvel Cinematic Universe at this time. The possibility exists that Venom could not show up, which is somewhat likely. It remains to be seen if that turns out to be the case.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Avengers: Secret Wars is slated for release on May 7, 2027. This sixth installment of The Avengers film series is set in the MCU’s sixth phase.
