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It’s intriguing how real-life events can inadvertently influence the release schedules of blockbuster movies. In this case, it’s Donald Trump, often portrayed as a larger-than-life figure, who finds himself unwittingly linked to the timing of the upcoming Venom movie.
Sony’s decision to move up the release of Venom: The Last Dance by over a week, from November 8 to October 25, is directly tied to the impending political drama surrounding the November elections. With Trump and President Biden preparing for their final showdown, Sony likely wanted to ensure that their superhero blockbuster didn’t get lost in the whirlwind of political discourse and media coverage.
This move by Sony reflects a broader trend in Hollywood, with studios opting to pump the brakes on major releases during the heightened political atmosphere of election season. Venom 3 emerges as the last major release before Paramount’s Gladiator 2 hits theaters on November 22, followed by Disney’s double feature of Wicked and Moana 2 on November 27. As the final superhero movie of the year, Venom: The Last Dance holds a unique position in the cinematic landscape.
Speculations abound about the potential behind-the-scenes machinations that led to this schedule change. Could Trump, humorously dubbed “Don Ock,” be secretly influencing the release dates to benefit his supposed “evil ally,” perhaps as a member of the “Sinister Six”? While such theories may be purely fanciful, they add an amusing layer of intrigue to the narrative.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, one can’t help but wonder if Trump’s influence extends beyond the realms of politics into the realm of cinema. With his knack for making headlines and stirring controversy, it’s not entirely implausible to imagine him as a behind-the-scenes player in Hollywood’s ever-shifting chessboard. After all, in a world where anything seems possible, who’s to say what role he might play in shaping the future of Spider-Man spinoffs?