Watch: Venom: The Last Dance First Reactions—Critics Hail Tom Hardy’s Film as Fitting Franchise Finale

The third and final installment of Tom Hardy’s *Venom* franchise, titled *Venom: The Last Dance*, is set to hit theaters worldwide on October 25, and initial reviews are rolling in. Hardy reprises his role as Eddie Brock, who is once again bonded with his symbiote Venom.

 

What to Expect from *Venom: The Last Dance*

In this highly anticipated conclusion, Eddie and Venom face their most challenging fight yet. The duo is on the run, evading Venom’s creator, Knull, and other formidable enemies. The official description from *Variety* hints at a final, life-altering choice for Eddie and Venom, marking the end of their journey.

Directed by Kelly Marcel, the film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach, and Stephen Graham alongside Hardy.

 

Early Impressions of Venom: The Last Dance

At the New York premiere, early reactions to the film have been highly positive, with critics and media praising it as a thrilling conclusion to the series. Ian Sandwell from *Digital Spy* described it as “the most entertaining of the trilogy,” highlighting the humorous and heartfelt road trip vibes, with Eddie and Venom embracing their fugitive status through scenes of car karaoke and dog rescues.

Film critic Simon Thompson also praised the finale, tweeting, “*Venom: The Last Dance* 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.”

Matt Ramos took to social media, calling it the best film of the series, noting, “It’s the funniest, most emotional, best story & it takes the silliness we love & fully embraces it full force.” He also mentioned the creative use of symbiote abilities and how it provides a satisfying end to the trilogy while hinting at future possibilities.

Joe Deckelmeier from *Screen Rant* noted that the film feels like “the early 2000s comic book movies,” while paying tribute to 1980s action films.

 

A Look Back at the Venom Franchise

Hardy’s first two *Venom* films, released in 2018 and 2021, were major box office hits. Sony is hopeful that this final chapter will be another success, especially following recent underwhelming releases like *Madame Web* and *Morbius*.

*Venom: The Last Dance* promises to deliver a fitting end for fans, packed with humor, action, and heart, bringing Eddie and Venom’s journey to an explosive close.