Sony’s Marvel film Morbius, where Jared Leto portrayed the character of Michael Morbius, dived into the dark world of the Living Vampire and made its debut to a mixed response from both critics and the box office. While the movie garnered a respectable 71 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, its outdated plot, disconnected storytelling, and visual effects failed to impress reviewers. But was the divergence from the comic book the reason behind its failure?
Morbius‘ post-credit scene hinted at a potential storyline for the character in the upcoming Marvel movies. Although fans felt that the essence of the character was faithful to the original comic book material, it was his appearance that disappointed many.
Jared Leto hinted at Sony’s plans for the Morbius sequel and a more comic-accurate costume
While no official Morbius 2 updates have been announced, the film’s connections to the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) open up avenues for speculation. Michael Morbius’ ties to other MCU and Sony-Verse characters suggest his eventual return, even if not in a direct sequel. hence, making the possibility of appearances a probable event.
In one of his interviews, Jared Leto was asked if the makers noticed that the costume of Morbius in the movie was quite distinct from the one in the comic books. Moreover, the interviewer questioned if there is a chance that Leto will be “interested in suiting up down the line.” While replying to this, Leto explained,
“We talked about it, and decided for the first film it probably wasn’t gonna happen. There are some pretty great examples in the early comics and ideas of where we could go in the future if we suited up. That could be a lot of fun actually. I like a lot of those elements. The artwork for me was a great source of inspiration.”
The conclusion of Morbius sets the stage for key characters to reprise their roles in a potential sequel. Jared Leto would naturally return as Michael Morbius, a character consumed by bitterness following the losses of his father figure, Dr. Emil Nicholas, and childhood friend Milo. Meanwhile, Martine Bancroft, played by Adria Arjona, could make a significant return after her character’s revival due to her newfound vampire physiology.
What can Morbius’ return look like?
Morbius’ return to the Marvel-verse can be understood with reference to other characters. Since the post-credit scene of Morbius showcased Michael Keaton’s return as The Vulture, it is possible that Keaton’s character might become an ally or an adversary, depending on the narrative direction of Morbius. Additionally, the presence of Venom played by Tom Hardy also creates the possibility of some crossover opportunities.
The climax of Morbius also hinted at a potential clash between the characters Michael and Martine, with her embracing her vampiric abilities while Michael remains oblivious to her resurrection. Moreover, the second post-credit scene hints at a darker theme for the upcoming sequel involving the Sinister Six trope that Marvel has been working on since 2014.
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While the future of a Morbius sequel remains uncertain owing to its mixed reception, the character’s connection to the expansive Marvel universe offers hope for future exploration. Fans eagerly await official announcements from Sony regarding the continuation of Michael Morbius’s story and his involvement in upcoming projects within the Sony Verse.
Source: Comic Book Movie, Screen Rant
