Venom 2018
“The world has enough superheroes.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Director
- Ruben Fleischer
- Networks
- Matt Tolmach Productions, Pascal Pictures, Marvel Entertainment
- Where to Stream
- Disney Plus, fuboTV, YouTube TV
What is Venom?
The film "Venom" is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Eddie Brock / Venom. It is the first film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe series.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 28, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- China, United States of America
- Studios
- Matt Tolmach Productions, Pascal Pictures, Marvel Entertainment
- Budget
- $116,000,000
- Revenue
- $856,085,151
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 17,348 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~112 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Matt Tolmach Productions, Pascal Pictures, Marvel Entertainment
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Overview
The film "Venom" is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Eddie Brock / Venom. It is the first film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe series. The movie follows the story of an investigative journalist who attempts a comeback after a scandal. This character, Eddie Brock, accidentally becomes the host of a violent, super powerful alien symbiote known as Venom. As a result, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own. The film stars Tom Hardy and was directed by Ruben Fleischer.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced journalist bonds with an alien symbiote and becomes an unlikely antihero.”
- Entertaining blend of action and dark comedy
- Tom Hardy's committed performance as the conflicted host
- Visually striking creature design and action sequences
- Thin plot with predictable beats
- Underdeveloped supporting characters
You enjoy superhero films with a darker, more unconventional protagonist.
Contains violent action sequences and some intense sci-fi themes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Venom part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
No, this film exists in its own separate universe from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Does Eddie Brock become Venom immediately?
No, Brock gradually bonds with the symbiote after an initial hostile encounter.
Is the movie based on the comic character?
Yes, it's based on the Marvel Comics character Venom and his relationship with Eddie Brock.
Are there any post-credits scenes?
Yes, there is one mid-credits scene and one post-credits scene.
Does Venom have a weakness in this movie?
The symbiote has vulnerabilities related to sound waves and fire, which are explored during key action sequences.
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