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Venom Movies in Order
The Venom trilogy follows journalist Eddie Brock and his symbiote across three films (2018–2024). Release order and chronological order are identical, so just watch them in order.
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Why this order?
The good news for anyone starting Venom is that it is one of the simplest superhero franchises to watch. It is a single continuous story told across three films, so the release order and the chronological order are exactly the same. Begin with Venom (2018), continue with Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), and finish with Venom: The Last Dance (2024). There are no flashback installments, side stories, or reordered timelines to worry about.
Each film picks up the thread of Eddie Brock's life with the alien symbiote bonded to him. The first introduces the reluctant partnership and the Life Foundation; the second pits the pair against Cletus Kasady and the Carnage symbiote; the third sends Eddie and Venom on a final run as they are hunted by both human and alien forces. Watching out of order would spoil character beats that build directly on one another, so the straight-through approach is strongly recommended.
The one thing to understand is the wider context. These movies belong to Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU), the same banner as Morbius, Madame Web, and Kraven the Hunter. Despite sharing a label, those films are essentially standalone and are not required viewing for the Venom trilogy. The most meaningful crossover is the mid-credits scene in Venom: Let There Be Carnage, which links to Spider-Man: No Way Home and briefly pulls Eddie toward the Marvel Cinematic Universe before The Last Dance resolves the thread.
So the practical answer is short: watch the three Venom films in numbered order and treat the other SSU titles as optional. If you want the full No Way Home connection, slot that MCU film in after Let There Be Carnage.
Timeline 2018–2024
Every entry plotted by release year — see the gaps, clusters and revivals at a glance.
Where to play it today
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Cameos & crossovers
Characters from Venom who also show up elsewhere — see the full character atlas →
- Venom
Eddie Brock's symbiote; born in Spider-Man lore but headlining his own Venom films.
Also in Spider-Man - Venom / Eddie Brock
Symbiote anti-hero starring in his own films, who crossed into the MCU via No Way Home.
Also in Marvel Cinematic Universe
Frequently asked questions
How many Venom movies are there?
There are three Venom movies: Venom (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), and Venom: The Last Dance (2024). Together they form a complete trilogy.
What order should I watch Venom in?
Watch them in release order, which is also the chronological order: Venom (2018), then Let There Be Carnage (2021), then The Last Dance (2024). It is one continuous story.
Do I need to watch the other Sony films like Morbius or Madame Web?
No. Morbius, Madame Web, and Kraven the Hunter share the Sony's Spider-Man Universe banner but are standalone. None are required to follow the Venom trilogy.
How is Venom connected to Spider-Man: No Way Home?
The mid-credits scene of Let There Be Carnage links to Spider-Man: No Way Home, briefly bringing Eddie into the MCU. The Last Dance later resolves that thread.
Is Venom: The Last Dance the final movie?
Yes. The Last Dance (2024) is marketed and structured as the conclusion of Eddie Brock and Venom's story, wrapping up the trilogy.
Are the Venom movies part of the MCU?
Not exactly. They belong to Sony's Spider-Man Universe and are only loosely connected to the MCU through the No Way Home crossover scene.
Last updated · Sources: en.wikipedia.org, Wikidata
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