As fans await Venom 3: The Last Dance, the third piece of Sony’s Venom franchise, everyone goes ballistic talking about its villain, Knull. The likely last film featuring the beloved antihero be damned, Kelly Marcel, director and writer confirmed that Knull’s story is far from over.
Speaking with IGN, Marcel shared that “This film introduces Knull, but it just touches the beginnings of his story. We were always aware of Knull, but knew that we needed to lay the foundation of the Venom character and his relationship with Eddie before introducing him. This is just the beginning for Knull.”
Who is Knull ?
Knull is the 2018 version of Venom in the Venom Vol. 4 series. Not your ordinary bad guy. An ancient god, Knull has colossal strength and can materialize darkness over himself to form his weapons, as well as alive creatures and beings, like the symbiotes. This villain transcends the comics page; every moviegoer would recall the mention of him in a very brief scene in Thor: Love and Thunder. Nevertheless, Knull will have his starring feature film debut.
Audiences first saw Knull in the trailer of Venom 3 but only for a brief moment that many fans might have missed. Marcel stated, “Trust me, we know full well how important Knull is to the fans, so just as we laid a foundation for Venom, we hope we are doing the same for Knull. The King in Black is way too powerful for one and done. Truly, Marvel’s best film villains are developed over time.
Plot of Venom 3: The Last Dance
In Venom 3: The Last Dance, the movie returns Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock paired once again with his symbiote companion, Venom, this time taking on very odd and bizarre alien forces with Knull at the center. The movie will delve deep into the lore surrounding the subjects of Venom and Knull to craft an interesting plot that weaves their tales together.
The rest of the movie cast will comprise Peggy Lu reprising her role as Mrs. Chen while Stephen Graham returns reprising his role as Patrick Mulligan from Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Chiwetel Ejiofor feature in the cast with the actor portraying Knull still unannounced.
Watch the Epic Trailer:- Venom 3: The Last Dance
What Fans Expect From Knull in Venom 3 ?
Approaching the release date of October 25, the excitement’s just building up among the fans. If not adding a different perspective to the universe of Venom, it might lay the groundwork for future storylines. There seems to be quite some buildup in Marcel about Knull’s character-they’re not done after just one film. However, that trend seems too consistent with superhero movies, where even villains don’t stop at just one and so build on their arcs over several films.
Marcel’s approach towards Knull is strategic, making him as convincing as the Venom. This element of character development is the new trend in storytelling among superheroes whose audiences demand complexity and depth in the villains that they will confront.
The Future of the Venom Franchise!
It does bring an end to this chapter but it looks pretty promising for Venom and Knull. The rich history that Knull had in the comics and his power could easily put him within other films or spin-offs with generating fresh directions for the franchise.
This is one aspect the Marvel cinematic universe has made trending in recent times-the interconnection of characters and storylines-which Sony seems to be keen on following. The ability to create crossover events and expanded story arcs seems to be one of the aspects that can keep fans hooked for years to come.
Conclusion
Venom 3: The Last Dance looks set to be an electrifying addition to the superhero, especially with Knull’s introduction only going so well. What will play out with Eddie Brock and this new formidable foe in his life will certainly be pretty interesting to watch, especially as October edges closer and brings this film a little closer to reality. This could potentially turn out to be one of those films that leaves a mark in everyone’s minds and perhaps opens doors for even more stories set in the world of Venom.
Further reading Check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and other exciting new films set to roll out 2024 and beyond. For longtime fans of the franchise, as well as those new to the world of Venom, this Venom 3: The Last Dance ensures to be an experience that may leave you breathless and hungry for more. Catch Knull in action!