All 3 Venom Movies Ranked

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Venom: The Last Dance wrapped up the Venom trilogy, and although the series has had its ups and downs, it ultimately carved a unique path in Sony"s Spider-Man Universe. Each installment offered something different, from introducing the wild, monstrous anti-hero of Venom to finally finding a satisfying balance in character and story in its third movie. Though the quality of each film has varied, the trilogy has left its mark, with Venom now an iconic Marvel anti-hero in superhero cinema.
The three Venom movies (Venom (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), and Venom: The Last Dance (2024)) are a part of Sony"s Spider-Man Universe, a franchise connected to Spider-Man’s extensive world of allies and foes. Venom (2018) introduced Venom as an anti-hero dealing with villainous threats while navigating the odd dynamic with his human host, Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock. Now that the trilogy has officially concluded with Venom: The Last Dance, the success of the whole trilogy can now be considered.
3 Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) The First Sequel Is The Weakest Venom Movie Close Venom: Let There Be Carnage is the weakest entry in the Venom trilogy. Directed by Andy Serkis, it promised an epic showdown between Venom and one of the most iconic villains in Spider-Man’s rogues’ gallery, Carnage. Yet, despite the high expectations, the film failed to deliver a satisfying villain arc. Carnage, also known as Cletus Kasady, was portrayed by Woody Harrelson, a casting choice that seemed immensely promising.
However, Venom: Let There Be Carnage gave Harrelson little room to shine, providing a surprisingly restrained portrayal of the famously psychotic villain. Harrelson’s performance felt surprisingly docile, missing the violent, unpredictable edge that made Carnage a fan favorite in the comics. Where Venom 2 did succeed was in exploring the odd-couple relationship between Eddie Brock and the Venom symbiote.
Venom and Eddie’s bickering and attempts to navigate their shared existence brought humor and some depth, but the storyline lacked cohesion. Let There Be Carnage struggled to balance its horror elements with its comedic beats, resulting in an uneven experience that felt as though the potential for a truly terrifying Carnage arc had been squandered. Although it had entertaining moments, Venom: Let There Be Carnage ultimately felt like a missed opportunity and, therefore, ranks lowest among the trilogy.
2 Venom (2018) The Middling First Installment Close The original Venom (2018) sits in the middle, providing a promising but imperfect foundation for the character"s on-screen debut. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film took its time setting up Eddie Brock’s origin story and introducing audiences to the alien symbiote concept. Though a bit slow-paced, the movie established the relationship between Eddie and Venom, exploring their initial, reluctant partnership that eventually develops into the quirky bond depicted in later films.
Venom may feel slightly underdeveloped, especially when compared to superhero origin stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Still, it had entertaining action sequences and a few memorable moments that depicted Venom"s unique powers. While the symbiote’s personality was not fully fleshed out, Tom Hardy’s dual performance as Eddie and the voice of Venom kept the movie engaging. With a solid but unspectacular story, Venom provided enough intrigue to pave the way for sequels.
Overall, Venom proved Sony’s gamble on a standalone Venom movie was worthwhile. While not perfect, the film provided a refreshing change from typical superhero stories and set up the Eddie-Venom dynamic that would become central to the trilogy. Venom may have lacked the polish and depth of other superhero films, but it was a fun ride that succeeded in making Venom a relatable yet chaotic figure in superhero cinema.
1 Venom: The Last Dance (2024) The Last Hurrah Close The final installment, Venom: The Last Dance (2024), delivered on the promise of a great Venom movie, effectively tying up the trilogy with humor, heart, and high-stakes action. With the foundation laid by the first two films, The Last Dance was able to dive into its story immediately, depicting a fully developed bond between Eddie and Venom. Their partnership finally felt complete, with both characters embracing their respective roles as an anti-hero team. This installment gave Venom a more defined personality, striking the perfect balance between chaotic menace and reluctant hero.

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