# Tom Hardy Makes His Return for a Final Showdown with Symbiotes in *Venom: The Last Dance*
Tom Hardy returns for one last battle as Eddie Brock, the investigative journalist sharing his body with the alien symbiote Venom, in the highly anticipated film *Venom: The Last Dance*. The latest trailer promises an exhilarating finale to the *Venom* trilogy, loaded with the explosive action, humor, and chaotic vibe that fans have grown to adore. However, this time around, the stakes are more intense than ever, as Eddie and Venom prepare to confront their deadliest adversary yet: Knull, the creator god of the symbiotes.
The trailer suggests an emotional send-off for the fan-favorite antihero pair, featuring clever banter between Eddie and Venom, as well as an unexpected escapade to Las Vegas, where Venom indulges in the tempting thrill of slot machines. Beneath the wit, though, looms a shadow of impending catastrophe, as Eddie and Venom come to terms with the fact that their ultimate clash may demand a significant sacrifice.
## A Brief Overview of the *Venom* Series
Before we jump into what *Venom: The Last Dance* has in store, let’s take a moment to reflect on the path that has brought Eddie Brock and Venom to this intense juncture.
### *Venom* (2018)
The inaugural *Venom* film, which hit theaters in 2018, acted as an origin narrative for Eddie Brock and his symbiotic companion. The tale commenced when the Life Foundation, a biotech organization, unearthed a comet teeming with symbiotic lifeforms and retrieved several samples back to Earth. These symbiotes required oxygen-breathing hosts to thrive, but the experiments conducted by the Life Foundation resulted in the demise of most human subjects.
Eddie, a struggling journalist, stumbled upon confidential details regarding these experiments, thanks to his then-fiancée, Anne Weying (Michelle Williams). During this pursuit, Eddie became merged with one of the symbiotes, who introduced itself as Venom. At first, Venom disclosed that the symbiotes aimed to conquer Earth by inhabiting and consuming all humans. Yet, Eddie and Venom eventually reached an agreement to guard Earth instead. Together, they took down Life Foundation CEO Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), who had merged with a symbiote named Riot.
Despite receiving mixed critiques from reviewers, *Venom* triumphed at the box office, amassing $856 million globally. Viewers were captivated by the film’s distinctive mixture of action, humor, and the unusual but lovable relationship between Eddie and Venom.
### *Venom: Let There Be Carnage* (2021)
The follow-up, *Venom: Let There Be Carnage*, helmed by Andy Serkis, debuted in 2021. This time, Eddie and Venom faced the threat of Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson), a mentally unstable serial killer who bonded with a symbiote named Carnage. The film culminated in Eddie and Venom overcoming Kasady and Carnage, leading the duo to a much-deserved getaway.
However, in a post-credits scene, Venom disclosed to Eddie that symbiotes possess knowledge of alternative universes. In an instant, a dazzling light transported them into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a direct aftermath of Doctor Strange’s spell in *Spider-Man: No Way Home*. This moment hinted at the potential for a future crossover between Tom Hardy’s Venom and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man.
Although *Let There Be Carnage* garnered mixed reviews, it still performed admirably at the box office, bringing in $506.9 million worldwide.
## What to Anticipate from *Venom: The Last Dance*
*Venom: The Last Dance* signifies the concluding chapter in the *Venom* saga, and it looks to deliver an extraordinary finale. Directed by Kelly Marcel, who also penned the screenplay for *Let There Be Carnage*, the film will present Eddie and Venom as fugitives, pursued by both humans and other symbiotes. As the noose tightens, the pair will be faced with a heart-wrenching decision that will ultimately conclude their adventure.
### The Return of Known Faces
Alongside Tom Hardy returning as Eddie Brock/Venom, a host of familiar characters will reappear for the final installment. Peggy Lu is once again Mrs. Chen, the convenience store proprietor who befriended Eddie and Venom early in their journey. Stephen Graham will also reprise his role as Detective Patrick Mulligan, who became infected with a symbiote named Toxin in *Let There Be Carnage*.
### New Faces and Exciting Twists
*Venom: The Last Dance* will introduce a variety of new characters, including Chiwetel Ejiofor as a soldier determined to capture Venom. Cristo Fernández, recognized for his performance in *Ted Lasso*, will return as the bartender
