Despite its mixed reception, Sony's Venom franchise is still a favourite of superhero movie fans, particularly Tom Hardy's take on the character. When he made a surprise cameo in 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, fans were hopeful that a crossover could take place.
But we never went beyond that, and fans never got a chance to see Tom Hardy's Venom and Tom Holland's Spider-Man go toe-to-toe in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
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<h2>Venom and Spider-Man crossover was planned</h2>
However, Tom Hardy, who is currently promoting his new series MobLand, was asked in an interview by Playlist if there were any plans to make a crossover movie between Venom and Spider-Man. He revealed that a movie was planned but ultimately did not get made.
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"We got close. We got as close as I could possibly imagine getting, apart from doing a film together, which I would have loved to have done because that just means so much fun... Fundamentally, for me, it would be for the kids."
"Because, you know, as much as adults love superhero films, as you can tell by the box office when they&rsquo;re successful, I think I&rsquo;m constantly reminded by children how important these characters are. And they don&rsquo;t know why their favourite characters aren&rsquo;t in films together."
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<h2>Hardy reflects on his time as Venom</h2>
While fans may never get to see the two share the big screen and Sony has pulled the plug on its Spider-Man spinoff universe, Hardy looks back fondly on his time playing the iconic character, saying, "We poured all of ourselves into it within the remits of what we were allowed to do with him. And so the enjoyment of the work outweighed the limits of our possibilities with him because we just focused on what we were allowed to do. And we loved doing it."
As for MobLand, the series was created by Ronan Bennett and is a prequel to the hit TV series Ray Donovan and is currently streaming on Paramount+.
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Tom Hardy shares insights into a planned Venom and Spider-Man crossover, which was shelved despite his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, intriguing fans worldwide.

Despite its mixed reception, Sony's Venom franchise is still a favourite of superhero movie fans, particularly Tom Hardy's take on the character. When he made a surprise cameo in 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, fans were hopeful that a crossover could take place. But we never went beyond that, and fans never got a chance to see Tom Hardy's Venom and Tom Holland's Spider-Man go toe-to-toe in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Also Read: BTS's agency BigHit Music shares update on online harassment lawsuit Venom and Spider-Man crossover was planned However, Tom Hardy, who is currently promoting his new series MobLand, was asked in an interview by Playlist if there were any plans to make a crossover movie between Venom and Spider-Man. He revealed that a movie was planned but ultimately did not get made. Also Read: BTS pics of Tom Holland from the sets of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey are out "We got close. We got as close as I could possibly imagine getting, apart from doing a film together, which I would have loved to have done because that just means so much fun... Fundamentally, for me, it would be for the kids." "Because, you know, as much as adults love superhero films, as you can tell by the box office when they’re successful, I think I’m constantly reminded by children how important these characters are. And they don’t know why their favourite characters aren’t in films together." Also Read: L2: Empuraan surpasses Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, becomes the fastest Indian movie to cross $20 million Hardy reflects on his time as Venom While fans may never get to see the two share the big screen and Sony has pulled the plug on its Spider-Man spinoff universe, Hardy looks back fondly on his time playing the iconic character, saying, "We poured all of ourselves into it within the remits of what we were allowed to do with him. And so the enjoyment of the work outweighed the limits of our possibilities with him because we just focused on what we were allowed to do. And we loved doing it." As for MobLand, the series was created by Ronan Bennett and is a prequel to the hit TV series Ray Donovan and is currently streaming on Paramount+. Also Read: Spider Man 4: Tom Holland's new film gets official title, Spider-Man: Brand New Day

The Venom and Spider-Man crossover we never got, Tom Hardy shared insights on cancelled project

While many Spider-Man fans had hoped the next instalment would be a more grounded, street-level adventure, a new report suggests they may be disappointed. The upcoming film is expected to feature multiple villains and a much larger scale than initially anticipated.
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<h2>Sony&rsquo;s push for a bigger story</h2>
This news isn&rsquo;t entirely surprising, as previous reports indicated that Sony was hesitant about Marvel Studios&rsquo; plans for a more street-level story. Instead, the studio reportedly wanted something in line with the scale of the previous Spider-Man movies.
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<h2>Villain speculation and larger MCU connections</h2>
According to The Cosmic Circus' Alex Perez, multiple villain rumours have surfaced, including names like Knull, Mephisto, and Doctor Doom. Perez noted, "I have heard many conflicting things, first Knull, then Mephisto, now Doom. What I can say is, I don&rsquo;t expect the villain to be someone 'street-level'."
Given that Spider-Man 4 takes place after Avengers: Doomsday and sets up Avengers: Secret Wars, a larger-scale threat makes sense.
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<h2>Eddie Brock&rsquo;s introduction</h2>
Perez also claimed that Spider-Man 4 will introduce Eddie Brock into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, this doesn&rsquo;t necessarily mean a full-fledged Spider-Man vs. Venom battle. Instead, it could serve as a setup for future instalments.
The movie will be the third installment of Phase Six of the MCU, with a screenplay written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. The movie is expected to begin production in 2025.
Fans will have to wait until the film&rsquo;s release on 31 July 2026 for answers. Spider-Man 4 is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
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Entertainment Hollywood : New Spider-Man 4 rumored plot details hint that the next installment will not be a street-level adventure and may introduce Eddie Brock into the MCU.

While many Spider-Man fans had hoped the next instalment would be a more grounded, street-level adventure, a new report suggests they may be disappointed. The upcoming film is expected to feature multiple villains and a much larger scale than initially anticipated. Also Read: Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales dominates Japanese box office Sony’s push for a bigger story This news isn’t entirely surprising, as previous reports indicated that Sony was hesitant about Marvel Studios’ plans for a more street-level story. Instead, the studio reportedly wanted something in line with the scale of the previous Spider-Man movies. Also Read: Jack Quaid’s action-comedy Novocaine to release in theatres on this date, watch trailer Villain speculation and larger MCU connections According to The Cosmic Circus' Alex Perez, multiple villain rumours have surfaced, including names like Knull, Mephisto, and Doctor Doom. Perez noted, "I have heard many conflicting things, first Knull, then Mephisto, now Doom. What I can say is, I don’t expect the villain to be someone 'street-level'." Given that Spider-Man 4 takes place after Avengers: Doomsday and sets up Avengers: Secret Wars, a larger-scale threat makes sense. Also Read: One Piece English dub finally catches up with Japanese version Eddie Brock’s introduction Perez also claimed that Spider-Man 4 will introduce Eddie Brock into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean a full-fledged Spider-Man vs. Venom battle. Instead, it could serve as a setup for future instalments. The movie will be the third installment of Phase Six of the MCU, with a screenplay written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. The movie is expected to begin production in 2025. Fans will have to wait until the film’s release on 31 July 2026 for answers. Spider-Man 4 is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Also Read: 'I'm stoked': Masters of the Universe star Camila Mendes thrilled to join cast

Spider-Man 4 plot rumour: Won't be a street-level adventure, report claims

Marvel has confirmed that Spider-Man 4's release date has been pushed back by one week. Originally set for July 24, 2026, the film will now hit theatres on July 31, 2026. It is the third project in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The delay is likely to avoid competition with Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s upcoming period epic, The Odyssey, which also stars Tom Holland in a leading role.
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<h2>What is The Odyssey About?</h2>
Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer&rsquo;s classic epic. It follows the decade-long journey of Greek hero Odysseus, King of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. Cursed by Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, Odysseus and his crew must navigate a treacherous voyage filled with mythical creatures and divine obstacles.
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The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, while Tom Holland is rumoured to play his son, Telemachus. The Odyssey is set for release on July 17, 2026.
<h2>Everything we know about Spider-Man 4</h2>
Marvel fans can take comfort in the fact that Spider-Man 4 has only been delayed by a week. Additionally, Tom Holland&rsquo;s Spider-Man will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, marking the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU.
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Downey is set to play the iconic villain Doctor Doom, who is rumoured to kill Kang the Conqueror and set the stage for Avengers: Secret Wars. The film, which is scheduled for a worldwide release on May 1, 2026, is expected to feature both the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man.
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Marvel has announced a delay in the release of the next Spider-Man film, pushing back the anticipated return of the web-slinging hero to the big screen.

Marvel has confirmed that Spider-Man 4's release date has been pushed back by one week. Originally set for July 24, 2026, the film will now hit theatres on July 31, 2026. It is the third project in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The delay is likely to avoid competition with Christopher Nolan’s upcoming period epic, The Odyssey, which also stars Tom Holland in a leading role. Also Read: Ne Zha 2 dethrones Inside Out 2, becomes highest grossing animated movie of all time What is The Odyssey About? Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer’s classic epic. It follows the decade-long journey of Greek hero Odysseus, King of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. Cursed by Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, Odysseus and his crew must navigate a treacherous voyage filled with mythical creatures and divine obstacles. Also Read: Dave Bautista calls on fans to lobby Netflix for Gears of War adaptation The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, while Tom Holland is rumoured to play his son, Telemachus. The Odyssey is set for release on July 17, 2026. Everything we know about Spider-Man 4 Marvel fans can take comfort in the fact that Spider-Man 4 has only been delayed by a week. Additionally, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, marking the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU. Also Read: Dragon X Review: Here's what netizens are saying about Pradeep Ranganathan's coming-of-age comedy Downey is set to play the iconic villain Doctor Doom, who is rumoured to kill Kang the Conqueror and set the stage for Avengers: Secret Wars. The film, which is scheduled for a worldwide release on May 1, 2026, is expected to feature both the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man. Also Read: James Gunn and Zack Snyder reunite. Could a DCU comeback be in the works?

Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 release date pushed back

Spider-Man will return to the theatres in 2026. After a lot of updates on the movie by the actor Tom Holland himself, the makers have finally announced the release date of the movie.&nbsp;

On Friday (Oct 25), Sony announced that the next movie will be out in the theatres on July 24, 2026. Currently, the untitled movie will be helmed by Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton.

Spider-Man 4 will be released in 2026 summer, two months after the release of the much-awaited movie Avengers: Doomsday. Directed by the Russo brothers, the movie will mark Robert Downey Jr's return to the MCU world.&nbsp;

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This release plan is very similar to 2019 when Holland's Spider-Man: Far From Home was released two months after Avengers: Endgame. Both the movies did outstanding business at the box office.&nbsp;

However, Holland's last Spidey movie Spider-Man: No Way Home was released in 2021. The multi-verse film earned a staggering $1.916 billion at the global box office despite the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

Holland has been providing exciting updates on the movie.&nbsp;During his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the actor revealed that the shooting of the film will begin next summer.&nbsp;

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Speaking to the host,&nbsp;Holland said, "It's happening. Next summer, we start shooting, everything's good to go. We're nearly there. Super exciting. Yeah, I can't wait."

Before revealing the shooting plans, the actor shared that he had read a draft of the script, sharing that he thinks 'it needs work.''

During his interview on Rich Roll Podcast, Holland said,&nbsp;“One of the things is that, with Marvel, your film is a small cog in a large machine. That machine has got to keep running. You have to make sure you can fit into that timeline at the right time to benefit the bigger picture. That’s one of the challenges we’re facing.”

He added, ''The time in which we need to get that done is a tall order but definitely achievable with the people we have working on it now.”

Apart from the release date and shooting plans, there is no information available on the cast and plot details.&nbsp;

Spider-Man will return to the theatres in 2026. After a lot of updates on the movie by the actor Tom Holland himself, the makers have finally announced the release date of the movie.

Spider-Man will return to the theatres in 2026. After a lot of updates on the movie by the actor Tom Holland himself, the makers have finally announced the release date of the movie. On Friday (Oct 25), Sony announced that the next movie will be out in the theatres on July 24, 2026. Currently, the untitled movie will be helmed by Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton. Spider-Man 4 will be released in 2026 summer, two months after the release of the much-awaited movie Avengers: Doomsday. Directed by the Russo brothers, the movie will mark Robert Downey Jr's return to the MCU world. Also read: Tom Holland confirms he will start filming Spider-Man 4 soon This release plan is very similar to 2019 when Holland's Spider-Man: Far From Home was released two months after Avengers: Endgame. Both the movies did outstanding business at the box office. However, Holland's last Spidey movie Spider-Man: No Way Home was released in 2021. The multi-verse film earned a staggering $1.916 billion at the global box office despite the coronavirus pandemic. Holland has been providing exciting updates on the movie. During his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the actor revealed that the shooting of the film will begin next summer. Also read: Tom Holland to collaborate with Christopher Nolan in new film Speaking to the host, Holland said, "It's happening. Next summer, we start shooting, everything's good to go. We're nearly there. Super exciting. Yeah, I can't wait." Before revealing the shooting plans, the actor shared that he had read a draft of the script, sharing that he thinks 'it needs work.'' During his interview on Rich Roll Podcast, Holland said, “One of the things is that, with Marvel, your film is a small cog in a large machine. That machine has got to keep running. You have to make sure you can fit into that timeline at the right time to benefit the bigger picture. That’s one of the challenges we’re facing.” He added, ''The time in which we need to get that done is a tall order but definitely achievable with the people we have working on it now.” Apart from the release date and shooting plans, there is no information available on the cast and plot details.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 is set to release in July 2026

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 is set to release in July 2026