😱 UNBELIEVABLE REVIVAL: Tom Hardy’s savage symbiote saga finale – the chaotic $120M blockbuster critics shredded (just 40% on RT!), quietly axed the entire franchise after a “disappointing” run, and left fans heartbroken with that tear-jerking goodbye – is suddenly DEVOURING streaming charts globally like a hungry alien beast!

Monster fights, military chases, wild body horror, and Hardy’s insane dual-performance banter are hooking everyone again… Audiences are obsessed (80% love it!), quoting lines non-stop, and debating those cryptic post-credits MCU hints. Was it buried too soon? Sony’s secret plan? Or pure fan power bringing it back from the dead? 🤯

That final symbiote sacrifice will wreck you… who’s ugly-crying over the ending? 🔥

Tom Hardy’s symbiote-fueled swan song, Venom: The Last Dance, is experiencing a major resurgence on streaming more than a year after its theatrical release quietly signaled the end of Sony’s standalone Venom franchise.

The film, released in theaters on October 25, 2024, grossed $478 million worldwide on a budget estimated between $110-120 million – solid but the lowest of the trilogy, following the original Venom‘s $856 million haul in 2018 and Let There Be Carnage‘s $506 million in 2021. Directed by Kelly Marcel in her debut, it wrapped Hardy’s committed portrayal of Eddie Brock and his alien partner, delivering a conclusive arc that Hardy and Marcel described as intentional closure.

Critics were mixed, assigning a 40% Rotten Tomatoes score and a Metacritic of 41, often citing plot overcrowding and uneven tone. Yet audiences embraced it with an 80% RT score and strong word-of-mouth for the emotional payoff, action set pieces, and Hardy’s signature banter.

As of early January 2026, tracking site FlixPatrol reports Venom: The Last Dance hitting No. 4 globally on HBO Max and entering Top 10 lists in over a dozen countries, including strong showings in Argentina, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. This builds on prior streaming waves: It topped Netflix charts upon its February 2025 debut there, claiming No. 1 in the U.S. and multiple territories before settling into consistent long-tail performance.

Sony’s streaming deals – Netflix for the initial “pay 1” window, followed by shifts to platforms like HBO Max – have extended the film’s reach. The trilogy collectively approaches $1.9 billion, making Venom the clear standout in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU), which has otherwise struggled with underperformers like Morbius and Madame Web.

The story sees Eddie and Venom on the run from military forces led by Chiwetel Ejiofor’s Rex Strickland, while extraterrestrial monsters hunt symbiotes tied to the ancient villain Knull (voiced by Andy Serkis). Juno Temple co-stars as a quirky scientist, Rhys Ifans as a hippie alien spotter, and Stephen Graham reprises his detective role. Highlights include Vegas hijinks, multi-symbiote chaos, and a heartfelt finale emphasizing the duo’s bond.

Hardy, who co-produced and voiced both characters, signed for three films early on. He confirmed this as his Venom endpoint in solo form, though a post-credits scene teases broader possibilities. Speculation about MCU integration – via Spider-Man crossovers – persists, but Sony has pivoted to other projects like animated series and Kraven the Hunter follow-ups.

Marcel balanced horror, comedy, and spectacle, incorporating practical effects for creature work. The film’s R-rated edge, rewatchable humor, and Hardy’s intensity have fueled its streaming longevity amid superhero saturation.

At 48, Hardy remains a bankable force. Recent roles include Netflix’s Havoc (2025) and Paramount+’s MobLand, renewed for Season 2. Upcoming MCU appearances in Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and beyond keep crossover hopes alive.

This chart climb highlights streaming’s role in reviving mid-tier comic book fare. Like prior SSU entries finding second winds digitally, Venom: The Last Dance benefits from holiday viewing, algorithm boosts, and fan nostalgia. Despite no sequel announcements, its performance validates the trilogy’s cult appeal.

Venom: The Last Dance is currently available on HBO Max and select platforms regionally.