Tom Hardy hints at whether Venom 3 will be his final Marvel film, saying, “That’s all she wrote.”

Tom Hardy appears to clarify his future as Eddie Brock following Venom: The Last Dance, as the Marvel trilogy concludes this fall. Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has been a unique addition to the superhero genre, particularly since Spider-Man has yet to feature in any of its interconnected films. However, one of the standout aspects of this Marvel franchise is the Venom series, which returns this fall with the release of Venom: The Last Dance.

In a recent social media post promoting Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy shared a heartfelt message about his experience with the Venom franchise. While expressing gratitude to fans for their support throughout the trilogy, Hardy hinted that Venom: The Last Dance will likely mark his last portrayal of the beloved Marvel character, as he shared the following statement:

Before these remarks, Tom Hardy had not confirmed whether Venom: The Last Dance would be his final portrayal of Eddie Brock. However, with his recent statement, it signifies the end of an era, as Hardy was the actor who launched Sony’s Spider-Man Universe in 2018 with the first Venom film.

What Tom Hardy’s Comment Suggests for His Venom Future

While it’s yet to be seen if Venom: The Last Dance will be the best film in the trilogy, Tom Hardy’s recent comments are bittersweet. Since the first Venom movie, Hardy has shown his deep commitment to the character, even earning a “story by” credit on Venom: The Last Dance. Despite mixed reviews for Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Hardy’s films have generally been more well-received than other Sony Spider-Man Universe releases like Madame Web and Morbius. With Hardy’s era as Venom coming to a close, Sony’s Spider-Man Universe will lose its strongest asset, especially if Hardy doesn’t return for future projects within the franchise.

The inclusion of Knull as Venom’s final major villain in Venom: The Last Dance adds even more weight to the film, possibly signaling a final showdown for Eddie Brock and Venom. There’s even speculation that Eddie or Venom might die in the movie. However, should they survive, there’s always a chance Hardy could reprise his role, perhaps in Avengers: Secret Wars.

Our Take on Tom Hardy’s Venom Future

Hardy’s portrayal of Venom has been the most stable and successful element of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, making the potential end of his Marvel run particularly significant. With Kraven the Hunter slated for release in December and no other projects confirmed, the future of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe is uncertain. Venom: The Last Dance could be pivotal, either marking the end of this chapter of films or setting the stage for the next phase, potentially centered around Knull.