š¬ Venom 4: King in Black (2025)
Official Trailer | Starring Dwayne Johnson
The saga of Venom takes a bold, terrifying leap forward with Venom 4: King in Blackāthe darkest and most intense chapter yet. In this highly anticipated sequel, Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock/Venom, bringing the chaos and complexity of the symbioteās struggle for control over Eddieās body. But this time, Eddie faces an ancient cosmic evil so powerful that it threatens not only his existence but the very fabric of reality itself.
When Knull, the malevolent god of the symbiotes, awakens, he brings with him an apocalyptic visionāa world blanketed in eternal darkness and consumed by his horrifying forces. Known as the King in Black, Knull commands an army of symbiotes that descend on Earth with the singular goal of enslaving humanity. The battle for the planetās survival reaches a new level as Eddie finds himself pitted against a foe more ruthless than any heās ever faced before.
The catalyst for this cataclysmic event is a powerful symbiote fragment known as the Codex, which is unleashed, bringing with it unprecedented danger. Eddieās life becomes a whirlwind of terror, as he faces both external enemies in the form of Knullās monstrous army and the turmoil brewing inside himself. The Codex, a piece of Venomās very being, has its own chaotic influence over Eddie, threatening to undo everything heās fought to control. As the monstrous forces of Knull threaten to rip the world apart, Eddie must confront the deepest parts of his soul and decide what kind of personāwhat kind of monsterāhe is willing to become.
In the midst of this madness, Spider-Man (Tom Holland) enters the fray, albeit reluctantly. Venom and Spider-Manās uneasy alliance takes center stage as both heroes must put aside their differences and unite to fight a threat that may be too powerful for either of them to defeat alone. The two share an uneasy truce, recognizing the magnitude of the threat but unable to completely trust one another. Their partnership is filled with tension, humor, and moments of vulnerability, as they forge a fragile bond to defeat an evil that threatens to swallow the world whole.
What follows is a relentless rollercoaster of action, horror, and emotion. As the shadow of Knullās power grows, Eddieās inner battle intensifies. His struggles with Venomās influence on his mind and body push him to the brink, and he finds himself questioning his own humanity. The relationship between Eddie and Venom evolves, as Eddie is forced to acknowledge that the symbiote may be the only thing standing between him and total destruction. The connection between themāborn of fear and dependenceāis tested in new and profound ways, with Eddieās moral compass shifting as he faces increasingly desperate choices.

The film builds to a monumental showdown in the heart of New York City, as Knullās dark influence covers the skyline in shadows. As the final battle between good and evil looms, the visual spectacle reaches a crescendo, with symbiote hordes filling the streets and alien tendrils attacking from every corner. The clash between Eddie, Venom, Spider-Man, and Knullās terrifying forces is a visual feastāgritty, violent, and breathtaking in its intensity. The war-torn city becomes a battleground where every street and skyscraper becomes a symbol of the worldās fragile hope and impending doom.
Beyond the explosive action, Venom 4: King in Black dives deep into the emotional landscape of its characters. Eddieās struggles with Venomās dominance and his attempt to hold onto his humanity make this installment as much a psychological journey as a physical one. Itās a story of self-redemption, the search for identity, and the battle against the very darkness that threatens to consume him. As Knullās symbiotes wreak havoc, Eddie must ask himself: is the very thing that threatens to destroy him also the only thing that can save him?
The horror elements that have defined the Venom series are taken to their fullest extent in this film. The symbiote creatures are not just mindless monstersāthey are nightmare-fueled horrors that haunt every frame. The presence of Knull is ever-looming, and his influence makes every battle feel like a fight for survival against an unstoppable force. As Venom and Spider-Man face wave after wave of monstrous enemies, they also face their own personal demons, making this film a stunning blend of cosmic terror and character-driven storytelling.

This chapter of the Venom saga pushes the franchise into uncharted territory. Gone are the more playful tones of earlier films; Venom 4 is a stark, intense journey into the darkest corners of the symbiote universe. The stakes have never been higher, and the cost of failure has never been more catastrophic. The film explores the uneasy alliance between Eddie and Venom, while introducing new levels of cosmic horror that merge seamlessly with the superhero genre.
With Venom 4: King in Black, the franchise reaches new heights, combining thrilling action with emotional complexity, cosmic terror with personal stakes, and a terrifyingly dark visual style that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a man who once feared the monster within himāand now must become the very thing he once ran from. In this battle against Knull, Eddie Brockās greatest challenge may not be the forces attacking the Earth, but the war raging inside him.