Summary:
- Tom Hardy hinted that Sony’s Marvel universe might have its own Spider-Man, sparking fan speculation and debate, especially with Venom 3’s release approaching.
- Despite previous confusion about Spider-Man’s presence in Hardy’s Venom films, Hardy’s recent comments have stirred excitement, though a key part of his statement was later retracted, adding to the intrigue.
Tom Hardy has dropped a hint that Sony’s Marvel universe, now known as Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, might have its own version of Spider-Man swinging around.
This revelation has divided fans, especially as it comes just before the release of Venom 3.
Confusion Over Spider-Man’s Presence in Sony’s Universe
The relationship between Sony’s Marvel Universe and Spider-Man has always been unclear. Despite Spider-Man being an integral part of Venom’s story in the comics, he has not appeared in Hardy’s Venom films.
In Venom: Let There Be Carnage’s post-credits scene, Eddie Brock is transported to the MCU, only to be sent back to his own universe in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Furthermore, the ending of Madame Web hints at Spider-Man’s existence, as Mary Parker is shown giving birth to Peter Parker.
Hardy’s recent comments about Venom 3 have added to the confusion, particularly after Forbes seemed to retract a crucial part of his statement.
In an interview, Hardy reportedly said, “Spider-Man has gone to Feige’s camp at Marvel. We have one [at Sony]!”
This line has since been removed from the Forbes article, leaving fans wondering whether it was a slip of the tongue or a significant revelation.
Fan Reactions and Speculations
The retraction has sparked a wave of speculation among fans. On Reddit, one user suggested, “If I’m Sony, I want the comment retracted simply because websites are confusing people covering it.”
Another speculated, “Didn’t Sony request they remove this quote from the article? Wondering if that confirms they do or if Hardy just misspoke and they didn’t want to spread misinformation.”
Fans have long theorized that Venom could be connected to Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man or even Tobey Maguire’s version. Despite the demand for The Amazing Spider-Man 3 and Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 4, the likelihood of these crossovers remains low.
However, Hardy has previously expressed his enthusiasm for a Spider-Man and Venom face-off.
“Should both sides be willing, and it be beneficial to both sides, I don’t see why it couldn’t be,” he told Esquire. “I hope and strongly, with both hands, push, eagerly, towards that potential, and would do anything to make that happen, within what’s right in business.”
Venom 3 is set to hit theaters on October 25, 2024.
