"Venom: The Last Dance" is an upcoming superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Venom. Produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel, it's set to be the sequel to "Venom" (2018) and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" (2021), marking the fifth installment in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU). The film, directed by Kelly Marcel, stars Tom Hardy reprising his role as Eddie Brock and Venom. The cast also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach, and Stephen Graham. In this installment, Brock and Venom find themselves pursued in both their worlds.
2012: Rhys Ifans as Curt Connors / Lizard in The Amazing Spider-Man Films
Rhys Ifans had previously portrayed the character of Curt Connors / Lizard in Sony's "The Amazing Spider-Man" films, released between 2012 and 2014.
April 2021: Streaming Deals with Netflix and Disney
In April 2021, Sony inked deals with Netflix and Disney for the streaming rights to their film slate from 2022 to 2026, following the theatrical and home media releases. Netflix secured exclusive "pay 1 window" streaming rights, typically an 18-month window, encompassing future Venom films after "Venom: Let There Be Carnage." Disney, on the other hand, obtained "pay 2 window" rights for these films, slated to be streamed on platforms like Disney+ and Hulu and aired on Disney's traditional television networks.
2022: Start of Netflix and Disney Streaming Deal
Sony's streaming agreement with Netflix and Disney for their 2022 to 2026 film slate began in 2022.
February 2023: Pre-Production Begins
Tom Hardy revealed in February 2023 that work on pre-production for the film had begun.
June 26, 2023: Principal Photography Begins
Principal photography for the film commenced on June 26, 2023, in Cartagena, Spain, under the working title "Orwell".
July 2023: Filming Halted Due to SAG-AFTRA Strike
Filming was brought to a standstill in mid-July 2023 as a result of the onset of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
November 2023: Production Resumption Preparations and Release Date Adjustment
When the actors' strike concluded in early November 2023, Sony delayed the film's release to November 8, 2024, taking over the November 2024 slot that the studio had previously set aside for an unspecified Marvel movie. Preparations were underway at this time to restart production.
February 2024: Clark Backo Joins Cast and Filming Nears Completion
Clark Backo was added to the cast in an undisclosed role in February 2024, and Juno Temple indicated towards the end of the month that filming was nearing its end.
March 2024: Venom: The Last Dance Title Reveal and Release Date Adjustment
March 2024 saw the film being officially titled "Venom: The Last Dance", accompanied by a shift in its release date to October 25, 2024.
July 12, 2024: Release Date Shifted Due to SAG-AFTRA Strike
Later in July 2023, amidst the SAG-AFTRA strike, the film's release date was shifted to July 12, 2024.
October 2024: Initial Release Date Set
In June 2023, the film was given an initial release date of October 2024.
October 2024: Initial and Adjusted Release Date
The movie was initially planned for an October 2024 release. However, due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, it was first shifted to July 12, 2024, then to November 8, 2024, before finally being moved back to the October 2024 timeframe.
October 25, 2024: Venom: The Last Dance Theatrical Release
Venom: The Last Dance is scheduled to be released in theaters across the United States on October 25, 2024.
November 8, 2024: Release Date Delayed After SAG-AFTRA Strike
Following the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA strike in early November 2023, Sony pushed back the film's release to November 8, 2024, slotting it into a November 2024 release window the studio had previously earmarked for an unnamed Marvel project.
November 2024: Initial Release Date Following SAG-AFTRA Strike
After the resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike, the film was initially slated for release on November 8, 2024.
2026: End of Netflix and Disney Streaming Deal
Sony's agreement with Netflix and Disney concerning the streaming rights to their films released between 2022 and 2026 is set to conclude in 2026.