Overview
Eddie Brock, a journalist who bonds with an alien symbiote, becomes Venom — an anti-hero who must protect his host in a battle against a more sinister symbiote called Riot.
Released in 2018, Venom was directed by Ruben Fleischer and produced under the Sony Pictures banner. The film occupies a significant place within the Sony Spider-Verse — contributing to the ongoing narrative and mythology of that cinematic universe.
The film features lead performances from Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, among others, anchoring a story that adapts characters first brought to life in Marvel Comics. Its source material gives the film a foundation rooted in decades of published storytelling, which Fleischer and the creative team interpret through a cinematic lens.
Its 6.6 rating reflects a film that divided audiences — appreciated for its ambition and spectacle by some, criticized for pacing and execution by others. Its place in the genre remains a frequent discussion point.
Principal Cast
Trivia & Facts
Venom released in 2018, placing it within the 2010s era of comic book cinema — a decade that saw superhero films become the dominant force at the global box office.
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film was produced by Sony Pictures and adapts source material from Marvel Comics.
The principal cast features Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams, with key supporting roles played by Riz Ahmed, Scott Haze.
The film belongs to Sony Spider-Verse — Sony Pictures' Spider-Man adjacent film universe.
Venom carries an audience rating of 6.6 — a middling reception but one that hasn't prevented its cultural footprint.
The Marvel Comics source material for Venom has been in continuous publication for decades, giving filmmakers a rich well of storylines, character arcs, and iconography to draw upon.
Modern superhero films like this one use a mix of practical effects and digital VFX, with entire sequences often shot against volume walls or LED stages pioneered by shows like The Mandalorian.
Venom is catalogued on Movies on Comics among our collection of 163 comic book films spanning 48 years of cinema — from Richard Donner's 1978 Superman to the present day.