Venom Joins The MCU Permanently In Shocking Sony Spider-Man Universe Theory

One new theory suggests Venom: The Last Dance could bring Sony's Spider-Man Universe to an end, but not before Eddie Brock's Venom joins the MCU proper. The final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance has revealed that Knull will be introduced in the upcoming movie, posing the most significant threat yet to Eddie Brock and Venom. Knull is a formidable villain in Marvel Comics, and his live-action debut has raised worries that Venom might not survive his latest adventure, but not all hope is lost, according to a wild new theory.

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It was previously revealed that Venom: The Last Dance would be Tom Hardy's final solo movie as Eddie Brock, but it's unclear whether the character, or simply just Venom, will continue on in some capacity. There are hopes that this won't be the end of Venom in live-action, though many would prefer the beloved character to be handled directly by Marvel Studios rather than Sony Pictures. A new theory explains how this could actually be possible after Venom: The Last Dance, and it could have major repercussions for the whole of Sony's Spider-Man Universe.

Knull Destroys Sony’s Spider-Man Universe’s Earth In Venom 3: Theory Explained

Knull Was Revealed In Venom: The Last Dance's Final Trailer

A new theory posed by Comicodigy suggests that Knull could destroy the Earth of Sony's Spider-Man Universe in Venom: The Last Dance, not only attacking Eddie Brock and Venom, but eradicating everything. This theory is based on the release of an international poster for Venom: The Last Dance, which shows the titular Venom in front of a burning Las Vegas, with meteors showering down around him. This apocalyptic scene could reveal a great deal about Knull's plans in The Last Dance, and may spell bad news for the Earth itself.

In Marvel Comics, Knull is a primordial deity who was dubbed the "King in Black" by early Celestials. He once ruled over a cosmos of darkness, and now wants to bring that darkness back to the universe. This could also be Knull's goal in Venom: The Last Dance, and if he succeeds, the Earth of Sony's Spider-Man Universe could very easily be destroyed, especially since there is only Venom to oppose him, rather than a team of formidable superheroes. This would be catastrophic, but it doesn't need to be the end for Venom.

Eddie Brock & Venom Can Be Saved Thanks To Spider-Man: No Way Home

Tom Hardy Made His MCU Debut In Spider-Man: No Way Home

While Knull destroying the world could easily mark the end of Venom's story in live-action, a more popular theory brings Venom permanently into the MCU proper. Spider-Man: No Way Home's post-credits scene saw Eddie Brock and Venom brought to the MCU by Doctor Strange's spell, and when he was sent back home, he left a piece of the Venom Symbiote in a bar in Mexico. It's possible Venom in the SSU may still be connected to this piece of himself across universes, so when Knull destroys his world, he could simply hop into Earth-616.

This would be a clear way to integrate Venom into the MCU's main continuity with a simple, clear and concise explanation. Many want to see Venom join the MCU, especially because this could finally bring him face-to-face with Tom Holland's Spider-Man, and perhaps hint at Peter Parker getting his black Spider-Man suit. Venom: The Last Dance is the best chance to make this happen, especially by pitting Venom against a supervillain as formidable and seemingly unstoppable as Knull.

There Has Been Speculation That Sony Will Reboot The SSU (Again)

Sony's Spider-Man Universe Hasn't Been The Most Successful Franchise

Sony's Spider-Man Universe began as a reboot of Sony's former plans for a shared franchise, which would have featured spinoffs from Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man movies, starring Andrew Garfield. Even so, the SSU never really managed to find its footing, and has delivered increasingly worse projects as it has developed, with Morbius and Madame Web, in particular, being berated. These movies are regarded as two of the worst superhero movies of all time, so it would make sense that Sony may want to scrap the franchise and start again.

Introducing Knull and having him destroy the world in Venom: The Last Dance would be a sure-fire way to end Sony's Spider-Man Universe, creating the opportunity for a new, and hopefully better, franchise to take its place. The relationship between Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios seems to be strengthening with each new Spider-Man movie in the MCU. This means a new Sony-produced Marvel franchise could be more closely connected to its more-successful cousin, which would seriously benefit Tom Holland's Spider-Man and the future of the MCU.

Kraven The Hunter Might Tell A Story Nobody Expected If The SSU Is Rebooted

Kraven The Hunter Is Scheduled To Be Released In December 2024

If Knull obliterates Sony's Spider-Man Universe in Venom: The Last Dance, the onus will fall on Kraven the Hunter to decide the future of Sony's Marvel movies. Kraven the Hunter is scheduled to be released in December 2024, but is currently the final movie in Sony's Spider-Man Universe's upcoming slate. This could suggest that Sony has planned a reboot of the franchise following The Last Dance, with Kraven the Hunter kicking off the new franchise, and subsequent projects are being kept hidden, but this could also hint at something much more game-changing.

Kraven the Hunter could, in fact, be the first major movie clearly connecting Sony's Marvel franchise to Marvel Studios' MCU. There have been calls for Spider-Man to battle Kraven the Hunter on-screen for several years, most notably as Kraven is the subject of one of Spider-Man's most dramatic and emotional storylines in Marvel Comics, 1987's Kraven's Last Hunt. This could be explored in Kraven the Hunter, especially if Venom: The Last Dance seriously shakes up the SSU. The franchise may never be the same again.