# Venom 3 Post-Credit Scenes: Possible Links to Spider-Man 4
**Venom 3**, titled *Venom: The Last Dance*, has premiered, marking the conclusion of Sony’s inaugural Spider-Man-adjacent trilogy. While Tom Hardy’s depiction of Eddie Brock/Venom has captivated audiences, the genuine thrill stems from the possible ties between *Venom 3* and the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), especially with *Spider-Man 4*. The post-credit sequences in *Venom 3* tease some captivating opportunities, including multiversal dangers and the reappearance of known characters.
## Venom and the MCU: A Collective Universe
The connection between Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU) and the MCU has been a subject of intense discussion since the post-credit sequences of *Venom: Let There Be Carnage* and *Spider-Man: No Way Home*. These segments suggested a unified universe, where figures like Venom might crossover into the MCU. In *No Way Home*, a fragment of the Venom symbiote was left in the MCU, paving the way for potential future encounters between Spider-Man and Venom.
With *Venom 3*, fans were eager to witness how this relationship would progress, particularly amid speculations regarding possible crossovers in *Spider-Man 4*. The post-credit moments in *Venom 3* not only validate these speculations but also establish a more extensive multiversal narrative that could profoundly impact both the SSU and the MCU.
## Spoiler Alert: Venom 3 Post-Credit Scenes
### Scene 1: The Emergence of Knull
The initial post-credit scene introduces Knull, the God of the symbiotes, as portrayed by Andy Serkis. Knull has been confined by the symbiotes, and his only chance of escape relies on acquiring the Codex, which is contained within Venom. The film concludes with Venom appearing to perish, potentially signaling the destruction of the Codex. Nevertheless, Knull is oblivious to the fact that a portion of Venom endures in an alternate reality, keeping the possibility of his eventual liberation alive.
This scene positions Knull as a prospective multiversal menace, one that might reach beyond the SSU into the MCU. Should Knull break free, he could emerge as a daunting adversary for Spider-Man in *Spider-Man 4*, particularly if the symbiote left in the MCU plays a part in his reemergence.
### Scene 2: A Recognizable Bartender
The second post-credit scene features Cristo Fernández reprising his role as the bartender from the *No Way Home* post-credit scene with Venom and Eddie Brock. In *Venom 3*, the bartender shares his encounter with Venom to the military, resulting in his capture and subsequent placement in Area 51. During the climactic battle of *The Last Dance*, Area 51 is obliterated, and the bartender emerges from a bunker. As he exits, a cockroach with an attached symbiote materializes, suggesting the persistence of Venom or a variant of the symbiote.
This scene further solidifies the link between the SSU and the MCU, implying that the symbiote’s existence across various realities could be pivotal for future narratives. The bartender’s return, along with the symbiote-infested cockroach, alludes to the possibility of Venom’s comeback in a different incarnation, potentially in *Spider-Man 4*.
## What Does This Imply for Spider-Man 4?
The post-credit scenes in *Venom 3* establish a foundation for a potential crossover between the SSU and the MCU, with Knull rising as a multiversal threat. If Knull breaks free from his confinement, he could represent a significant risk to Earth, and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man might be the one to confront him. The presence of the symbiote in the MCU, left behind in *No Way Home*, adds another layer of intrigue to this narrative, as it could be essential to Knull’s escape.
Moreover, the bartender’s reappearance from *No Way Home* indicates that Sony is eager to maintain the link between the SSU and the MCU. While the specific outcomes remain uncertain, it’s apparent that Sony is orchestrating an expansive multiversal conflict, potentially involving various iterations of Spider-Man, including Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, as prior rumors have indicated.
## Conclusion
*Venom 3* not only wraps up the SSU’s initial trilogy but also lays the groundwork for upcoming crossovers with the MCU. The post-credit scenes present Knull as a possible multiversal antagonist and suggest the survival of Venom in some capacity, even after his seemingly fatal ending. With *Spider-Man 4* on the horizon, it’s evident that the dynamics between the SSU and the MCU are far from over.
