Venom: The Last Dance – First Reactions After Premiere
The final chapter of Sony’s ‘Venom’ trilogy, led by Tom Hardy, is set to hit theaters on October 25.
On Monday night, Venom: The Last Dance was reviewed during its world premiere in New York, and early reactions have already surfaced on social media.
This third and final film in the Tom Hardy-led Venom series once again features Hardy as Eddie Brock, who shares his life with the menacing alien symbiote, Venom. Picking up from the events of Venom: Let There Be Carnage, the plot follows Eddie and Venom as they evade both earthly authorities and threats from Venom’s home planet.
The film’s cast includes notable actors like Juno Temple from Ted Lasso, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach, and Stephen Graham as Patrick Mulligan, who also bonds with the symbiote, Toxin.
Kelly Marcel, who directs this installment, also penned the script. The story is attributed to her and Tom Hardy. Producers include Hardy, Marcel, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, and Hutch Parker.
This will mark the third Venom film to launch in October, a release window that has proven successful for the franchise. The first Venom movie grossed over $850 million globally, while its sequel earned more than $500 million worldwide.
Venom: The Last Dance will open widely in theaters on October 25.
Full reviews for Venom 3 will be available on Wednesday. Until then, fans can enjoy a glimpse of the initial reactions from Monday’s premiere:
@theatomreview tweeted: #VenomTheLastDance REVIEW: A huge EPIC & EMOTIONAL finale!! Tom Hardy gives EVERYTHING & Sony has never been better. Stunning action satisfies with all nineteen inches. Not just another Venom movie, it’s one of the BEST comic book films ever! A fitting end setting up what’s next.
Simon Thompson (@ShowbizSimon) tweeted: #VenomTheLastDance sees Tom Hardy go all in for a fun finale befitting the franchise. With stacks of set pieces ranging from kooky to crazy, this doesn’t hold back with the Venomenal action. Take it for what it is. Grab some popcorn and go with the flow of this raging road movie.
Josh Wilding (@Josh_Wilding) tweeted: I’ve seen #VenomTheLastDance and it’s the most cinematic, monumental #Venom movie to date. Eddie Brock and Venom’s dynamic is at its strongest in this one and the stakes are so much higher. I had a LOT of fun with this one…the final act is BONKERS! Is it perfect? Nah, far from it. However, it’s leaps and bounds ahead of #Venom and has a way meatier plot than #VenomLetThereBeCarnage. The #SpiderMan4 rumors have been blown out of proportion IMO, but #VenomTheLastDance left me wanting more of these two. And Knull (mostly).
Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) tweeted: #VenomTheLastDance is the best of the “Venom” movies — the insanity has been ramped up significantly but so has the heart. It’s not perfect but it’s super entertaining and there’s a giant monster that chews people up and sprays blood out of the back of its head. Pretty nuts. 🕷️
Chris Killian (@chriskillian) tweeted: Venom The Last Dance is a whacky buddy roadtrip that stretches its PG-13 rating as far as it will possibly go. Simply put – Venom 3 is classic guilty pleasure cinema. Turn your brains off and let #Venom snack on ‘em.
Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) tweeted: #VenomTheLastDance takes you on a wild and exhilarating journey from start to finish! It’s a fun popcorn movie that reminds me of the early 2000’s comic book movies. The action is great & is a tribute to action films from the 80’s. There’s a ton of funny moments. Are there plot holes and some issues with the story? Yes. It’s it fun? Also, yes.
Ian Sandwell (@ian_sandwell) tweeted: Venom: The Last Dance is the most entertaining of the trilogy. It’s largely a funny and sweet road trip with Eddie and Venom living their Thelma & Louise fugitive dreams, including car karaoke and dog rescuing. You might even find yourself getting emotional. #VenomTheLastDance
@Wholetusout tweeted: #VenomTheLastDance is phenomenal, laughs, even a cry maybe 👀 Some fun surprises and confirmations! #TomHardy is Venom!
@Bizarnage tweeted: Just got out of #VenomTheLastDance! Tom Hardy is absolutely at his best in this as Eddie Brock and Venom with a great cast of characters including Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor and tons of symbiote goodness…! This is not one to miss. 🕷️