Why VENOM: THE LAST DANCE’s Second End-Credits Scene Is a Big Deal for Both Sony and the MCU

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As a long-time fan of Spider-Man and his symbiote companions, I must say that the post-credits scene in “Venom: The Last Dance” has left me thoroughly intrigued! The revelation that the tiny piece of Venom left on that bar is actually the same Venom we’ve come to know and love, brings a sense of continuity across the two universes that I find truly exciting.

The Last Dance” had two scenes after the main credits. These scenes have significant impacts on Sony’s expanding Spider-Man universe and its iconic symbiote character, but one scene also hints at an exciting prospect for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Let me explain how a single moment can carry so much significance for two distinct franchises by discussing the impact of “Venom: The Last Dance”‘s post-credits scene on the cinematic superhero multiverse.

What Happened During Venom: The Last Dance‘s Second End-Credits Scene?

In the concluding scene of “Venom: The Last Dance,” action continued even beyond the closing credits. The setting was the remnants of Area 51, where Venom and many other Symbiotes had perished in a battle against Knull’s xenophages several days prior. Unbeknownst to the ongoing intergalactic conflicts, U.S. authorities had apprehended Cristo Fernández, the bartender, following his initial encounter with Eddie Brock at the film’s beginning. Freed from captivity, he exited the underground facility in a state of fear and bewilderment, heading home. As he fled, the camera shifted to reveal a cockroach.

Previously mentioned by Dr. Payne portrayed by Juno Temple, cockroaches seem to endure all kinds of disasters. Similarly, it appears that popular symbiotes can also withstand whatever comes their way at the box office. The tiny resilient insect moved towards a flickering shattered vial. This was the same one spotted earlier in the movie during Fernández’s initial scene.

The narrative commenced by revisiting the first Marvel Cinematic Universe appearance of the Ted Lasso actor, which was also Tom Hardy’s sole outing in the MCU thus far. Both characters made an appearance in the mid-credits scene of Spider-Man: No Way Home. This pivotal instance depicted Symbrock getting pulled into Earth-616 due to Doctor Strange’s unsuccessful spell, even though Eddie had no prior encounters with Peter Parker or any other Spider-Man.

Before a drunk Eddie could pay his tab, he got pulled back into his own parallel universe. Venom: The Last Dance showed what happened after that. Eddie ended up back in a similar bar where a Variant of the very same bartender worked. (Only this version knew to let his glorious hair down.)

As Eddie and Venom exited the Mexican bar from their realm, they carelessly abandoned a coin smeared with Venom’s symbiote slime – an identical artifact to what they’d left behind on Earth-616, sans the monetary value.

The insights gained regarding Venom’s leftovers in “The Last Dance” underscore the significance of that post-credit scene for both Marvel’s superhero series.

What Does Venom: The Last Dance‘s Post-Credits Scene Mean for Venom and Sony’s Spider-Verse?

In the movie’s final scene, when Venom submerged himself in acid, he told Eddie a temporary farewell, using words that were strangely fitting. This became clear during the post-credits of The Last Dance. As U.S. military arrived at the Mexican bar, they seized the remnant of Venom, which was the leftover symbiote. This goodbye from Venom suggests that the broken vial discovered by the cockroach before the movie ended, was indeed the same one.

In simple terms, Venom’s temporary departure suggests he isn’t permanently gone. A small part of him remains at the bar, not like a piece of Groot which grew into an entirely new entity. That residue is the same Venom we’re familiar with – the symbiote that bonded with Eddie Brock. If it reunites with Eddie, Earth could have its “greatest champion” again, as Knull named him. This might lead to a Venom 4 movie, and possibly even more significant events.

In the post-credits scene of the film, Knull was shown planning to spread darkness across the entire galaxy, hinting at his potential role as the main antagonist in a future Spider-Verse crossover event produced by Sony. Given the magnitude of such an event, it’s almost certain that Venom and Tom Hardy’s character, Eddie Brock, will be included, making the scene’s final, seemingly inconsequential moment all the more significant.

Given that this minute fragment of Venom’s essence mirrors the Venom we are familiar with from the MCU, it logically implies that Venom has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe all along.

How Does This Post-Credits Scene Connect to the MCU?

Just like in the second end-credit scene of “Venom: The Last Dance,” Eddie Brock’s single appearance within the MCU was filled with humor until the climactic moment. Following his return to his own universe as depicted in “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, it was revealed that he had inadvertently left a small fragment of himself on the bar.

The event was thrilling in itself since it marked the arrival of symbiotes on Earth-616. However, it wasn’t just any symbiote or even a Venom variant that landed on that universe; it was Sony’s own Venom. Yes, _the_ Venom, who is now part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has made his way there. We don’t know yet who he’ll team up with in this new setting or what impact that will have on him. All we do know is that we’re eagerly anticipating the revelation.

In a surprising twist, the film Venom: The Last Dance implied that the iconic symbiote featured in three films continues to live on, playing significant roles within not one but two superhero universes.

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2024-10-25 05:03