Overview

• Tom Hardy stated that a crossover between his Venom and Tom Holland's Spider-Man was nearly finalized but did not materialize due to studio politics.
• The Venom trilogy, starring Hardy, grossed over $1.8 billion worldwide but faced critical challenges and remained separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
• Hardy emphasized that his motivation for the crossover was to fulfill the desires of younger fans who love both characters.
• Venom briefly appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during post-credits scenes in 2021 but never fully integrated into Spider-Man's storyline.
• Sony and Marvel's complex rights-sharing agreement continues to hinder potential collaborations, leaving the future of Venom's cinematic appearances uncertain.