In a surprising twist for the Spider-Verse, Sony Pictures has announced the development of a brand-new Venom animated movie from the twisted minds behind the Final Destination franchise. What this really means is that the iconic anti-hero is about to get a deliciously dark and twisted treatment on the small screen.
A Symbiotic Partnership
The project will be helmed by James Wong and Glen Morgan, the duo responsible for crafting the nail-biting Final Destination series. This unexpected pairing has fans of both Venom and gruesome supernatural thrillers buzzing with anticipation.
"The bigger picture here is that Sony is really doubling down on expanding the Venom mythos beyond the live-action realm," says Variety reporter Jordan Mintzer. "By tapping into the creative vision of the Final Destination team, they're signaling that this animated take will lean hard into the character's darker, more unsettling elements."
Expect the Unexpected
Details on the plot and character arcs remain tightly under wraps, but fans can likely expect a wild ride full of the gory setpieces and unpredictable scares that have become hallmarks of the Final Destination franchise. As The Hollywood Reporter notes, "the filmmakers are aiming to push the boundaries of what an R-rated comic book adaptation can be."
This latest development in Sony's Venom universe comes on the heels of the studio's announcement of an R-rated animated Venom movie from Seth Rogen. It's clear that the entertainment giant is committed to giving the iconic symbiote a diverse array of cinematic interpretations.
As Deadline reports, the new animated Venom flick is expected to hit streaming services and theaters sometime in 2026. Needless to say, fans of Eddie Brock and his alien other half are in for a wild ride in the years to come.