Tom Holland has had great success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the beloved web-slinger, which is also the reason the young actor decided to don the spider suit again for Spider-Man 4. However, some fans have taken this as an opportunity to start speculating about the film’s plot and cast, even though the majority of them are ecstatic to hear it.
Having said that, there have been whispers about a fourth Spider-Man movie for a few months now. Numerous theories regarding it have already started to make the rounds on the internet. Not Andrew Garfield, but The Impossible star is reportedly going to face off against Tom Hardy’s Venom in Spider-Man 4, as busted by an industry insider.
The Epic Showdown We Never Saw Coming: Tom Hardy’s Venom vs. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man
Ever since Tom Hardy’s impressive performance as Eddie Brock in the 2018 hit movie Venom, fans have been waiting with bated breath for a showdown with Spider-Man. As if hearing our collective prayers, an insider claims that plans are underway to bring these two beloved characters face-to-face on the big screen. The shocking disclosure from the insider raises the possibility that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and Hardy’s Venom will square off in the upcoming Spider-Man 4.
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I mean, not really. They're trying to get Tom Hardy to fight Tom Holland's Spider-Man. With Madame Web they're trying to build a team of Spider-Women and Kraven and Morbius are leading to a Secret Six crossover event https://t.co/iqq5ml51Wn
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) January 29, 2024
Although specifics are scarce, the mere thought of these two iconic characters appearing on the screen is sufficient to send chills down our spines. It begs a number of questions, like how their different skills will work in tandem or against one another. What kind of grudges might be born? Anyway, we will definitely know this with time.
Hardy’s deadly symbiote was previously only linked to the Sony-created Spider-Man universe—not the MCU. Eddie Brock, also known as Venom, was introduced in the MCU via Spider-Man: No Way Home’s post-credit scenes. Hence, in their respective parts, Holland and Hardy have both proven their mettle, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of the characters. Thus, it will be a delight to imagine their screen rapport and the sparks that will fly when they come face-to-face.
Spider-Man 4: Everything You Need To Know
While Spider-Man 4 may be in the works, the release date for Spider-Man: No Way Home’s follow-up is still unknown. Variety reported in May 2023 that producer Amy Pascal stated a new Spider-Man flick would “of course” be made.
“We’re in the process, but the writers strike, nobody is working during the strike. We’re all being supporters and whenever they get themselves together, we’ll get started.”
Even Tom Holland, 27, acknowledged that things were still in the “very, very early stages” of development in June 2023. He informed Variety:
“I can’t talk about that, but I can say that we have been having meetings. We’ve put the meetings on pause in solidarity with the writers. There’s been multiple conversations had, but at this point it’s very, very early stages.”
The writers’ strike in 2023 caused a delay in the production of the fourth film, but Holland stated in December 2023 that things were starting to pick up again now that the strike was over. He told Collider:
“All I can say is that we have been actively engaging in conversations about what it could potentially look like for a fourth rendition of my character. Whether or not we can find a way to do justice to the character is another thing.”
As of January 2024, Spider-Man 4 may still be in development, but no release date has been set. While the different storylines for the upcoming fourth venture of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man might still be just speculation, Venom’s addition to the MCU is long overdue. But whenever Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock shows up against Spider-Man, we can be sure it’s going to be epic.
Spider-Man: No Way Home is available to stream on DIRECTV.
