Following the release of Venom: The Last Dance in October 2024, many wondered whether this marked the definitive end of the Venom saga. While the third film was promoted as the conclusion of Eddie Brock and Venom’s journey, hints in the storyline and statements by creators have left fans and industry observers wondering if a “Venom 4” could still be on the horizon.

Tom Hardy and director Kelly Marcel have both confirmed that this trilogy was always intended to be complete in three parts, and considering the emotional arc they built, there was a clear narrative endpoint. However, neither seems to be closing the door entirely. Hardy himself has said “never say never,” especially when considering crossover possibilities with Spider-Man.

Despite these hints, Sony has not officially confirmed a fourth Venom film. Industry rumors suggest the studio’s interest may lie in a spin-off featuring Flash Thompson as Agent Venom, particularly in light of the post-credits survival of the symbiote, which opens the door to new hosts or storylines. Yet, this remains unconfirmed, and some reports even indicate Sony may be stepping back from expanding its Spider-Man villain universe altogether following the poor performance of other spin-offs.

Importantly, The Last Dance introduced Knull—the symbiote god—setting up a potential broader narrative ally or adversary for Sony’s cinematic universe, perhaps even overlapping with MCU characters. This creative thread is fertile ground for future installments, whether or not they carry the Venom title.

Fan speculation remains high. One Reddit user commented:

“This does not mean it is the last time we will see Sony Venom… Tom Hardy even says he 100% still wants to play Venom in the future.”
Another laid out a comic-inspired theory suggesting Venom’s remnants might bond with new hosts—like Flash becoming Agent Venom, or Eddie becoming Toxin—continuing the symbiote saga in new forms.

In the end, while Venom: The Last Dance serves as the final chapter for Eddie Brock and Hardy’s version of the character, the universe of symbiotes remains open to expansion—through spin-offs, crossovers, or entirely new stories. For now, Venom 4 remains officially unconfirmed, yet far from impossible.