What the First VENOM: THE LAST DANCE End-Credits Scene Means for the Sony-Verse

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As a longtime comic book enthusiast who has witnessed the rise and fall of many iconic villains, I must say that Knull, the God of Symbiotes, seems to be shaping up as an unprecedented menace not just for Venom, but for the entire Sony Spider-Verse. His terrifying promise in “Venom: The Last Dance” has sent chills down my spine and left me on the edge of my seat, eagerly anticipating his impending arrival.

In the movie “Venom: The Final Dance,” Eddie Brock and his symbiote companion were depicted as saying goodbye. However, it’s important to note that Sony’s live-action Spider-Man universe isn’t wrapping up. This was explicitly hinted at during the first scene in the film’s end credits. Let me explain why this could be a significant, franchise-changing event.

At the climax of “The Last Dance,” Venom essentially gave up a large portion of himself. This was the only means he had to rescue Eddie and prevent the universe from falling under Knull’s control, his creator. Regrettably, Venom did not acquire the codex required for his freedom, but Knull certainly gained fresh incentive. In the movie’s first of two post-credits scenes, he issued a chilling, ominous warning.

The scene showed him still sitting atop his lonely throne on his planetary prison surrounded by dark shadows. From there he shared his plans when he finally (inevitably?) breaks out:

My victor has perished. His planets shall now belong to me. The Dark King has risen. I will destroy your realm. All shall perish. You will bear witness. (Formal)

There’s no beating around the bush with threats like these. The way Knull spoke left us chilled to the bone, and with his final words, he lifted his head, revealing his terrifying visage in its full glory.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but feel the chill of impending darkness as Knull, the harbinger of cosmic shadow, prepares to sweep across the universe. However, there’s a glimmer of hope in the chaos – Earth’s champion, Venom, could potentially rise again, as hinted by the enigmatic ending of “Venom: The Last Dance.

This scene seems to imply a hint towards a potential Venom sequel, but it’s not just a mere teaser. Instead, it resembles how the Marvel Cinematic Universe gradually introduced Thanos as their grand crossover villain in separate movies. Perhaps Sony is subtly laying the groundwork for its expanding Spider-Verse by creating a powerful, threatening character that warrants a large-scale team-up. And who could be more fitting than a deity said to be older than the universe itself?

Knull could potentially be the franchise’s initial antagonist on par with Thanos, a menace so formidable that it may finally unite all of the characters from the franchise. A single Spider-Man wouldn’t stand a chance against Knull, nor would Morbius or Kraven when they enter the Sony-Verse. However, if they join forces with other superheroes and symbiotes that have survived, then they may have a slim possibility of defeating Knull once he arrives.

As a gamer, let me put it this way: The King in Black isn’t just stirring from his slumber; he’s raring to go, as hinted in the closing scene of Venom: The Last Dance. His hunger for freedom and retribution is palpable. Knull yearns to cast eternal darkness across all realms. If he succeeds, he might just be the antagonist who unites every Spider-hero from Sony’s multiverse in a single movie.

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2024-10-25 05:02