What's Happening with Venom?

What's Happening with Venom?

With many conflicting reports coming out in the recent weeks regarding the Venom movie, starring Tom Hardy, fans and critics don't know what to make of the situation. Is Venom, in fact, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or is he not? After Feige confirmed that he was not, Amy Pascal, executive producer at Sony and on Spider-Man: Homecoming, said that Venom would be part of the MCU.

Now, Tom Holland, playing the titular character of Spider-Man, was interviewed by Collider.com and had this to say when asked if Venom was not part of the MCU:

"Sadly, I think that is true. From my understanding, I think that is the case. I'd love to make a movie with Tom Hardy. If we ever got the chance to make a Venom movie together, that would be super cool, but his movie would have to tae place in the MCU because I'm not giving up my ticket in the MCU."

When asked if an appearance from Peter Parker in the Venom movie would make it part of the MCU, Holland said:

"It would. It definitely would. And we'll have to wait and see what happens. If it did happen, it would be very cool, but as of now, I know nothing about it." 

We'll have to wait and see where this character and where Venom eventually land, but with Spider-Man: Homecoming coming out in a couple weeks, questions should be answered.

Spider-Man: Homecoming hits theaters on July 7th, 2017, and is directed by Jon Watts and stars Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Zendaya, Donald Glover, Marisa Tomei, and Jon Favreau. Thrilled by whis experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to be live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider0Man. He also has to return to his normal daily routine -- distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when ea evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear. 

Venom will be released the following year on October 5th, 2018 and stars Tom Hardy.