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In Venom: The Last Dance, the third installment of the Venom series starring Tom Hardy, the cinematic journey of Eddie Brock and his symbiote alter-ego reaches a powerful conclusion. While fans might have hoped for a cameo by Spider-Man, they instead witness the introduction of Knull, a brutal cosmic entity poised to become one of Marvel’s darkest antagonists. Directed by Andy Serkis, who also portrays Knull through motion capture, the film merges dark humor, thrilling action, and a poignant farewell to its central antihero.
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Eddie and Venom embark on a cross-country road trip from San Francisco to New York, evading authorities and discovering threats that go beyond Earthly boundaries. Wanted for murder, Eddie is also targeted by Knull, the god of symbiotes, who seeks to unlock his prison on an alien world and wreak havoc across the universe. Knull, with his long, blond hair and menacing presence, symbolizes the power of unchained destruction—power that only Venom, bonded with Eddie, can contain. As the duo travels, they make a fateful stop at Area 51, where the government has been studying other alien symbiotes and experimenting on ways to neutralize them.
The climax unfolds as Venom faces off against Knull’s monstrous creatures, who break free and find temporary human hosts in the facility’s scientists. In a selfless act of heroism, Venom disengages from Eddie and traps the beasts within a web of his own making. As a final goodbye, he ensures Eddie’s safety by allowing military operative Rex Strickland (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor) to douse him in a liquid solution that dissolves both the creatures and Venom himself.
In the film’s emotional end, Eddie receives a government pardon for his actions and continues to New York City alone, standing by the Statue of Liberty—a site Venom had wanted to see. Reflecting on his journey and the bond he shared with Venom, Eddie says, “I won’t forget you, buddy.”
Two post-credit scenes suggest future possibilities, teasing both Eddie’s path forward and the potential rise of Knull, hinting that while The Last Dance may close this trilogy, the world of Venom could yet see new stories unfold. This bold narrative move, embracing both closure and possibility, gives Venom: The Last Dance a bittersweet impact, offering fans a memorable send-off to one of Marvel’s most unconventional heroes.