Venom 4: Rise of Knull picks up after the events of Venom: The Last Dance. Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and Venom are living off the grid, but their peace is shattered when a cosmic anomaly crashes into Earth’s oceans, awakening Knull—the primordial god and creator of the symbiotes. Knull, older than the universe and fueled by hatred for light and life, begins his descent toward Earth, sending tendrils of living darkness to infect the planet and reclaim his “children,” including Venom himself. The film explores the cosmic horror origins of the symbiotes, pushing Eddie and Venom to their physical, mental, and moral limits source.
As Knull’s influence spreads, Detective Mulligan, now bonded with Toxin, tries to stop a symbiote outbreak that’s corrupting humans into Knull’s army. Eddie is forced to ally with old enemies and new allies—including Toxin, a S.W.O.R.D. agent, and a mysterious red-and-blue streak from another universe (hinting at Tom Holland’s Spider-Man). The stakes are apocalyptic: to defeat Knull, Venom must sever his divine connection, risking both their lives. The film’s climax features a desperate battle to push Knull back through a cosmic portal, with Venom and Spider-Man fighting side by side against overwhelming odds source.
The trailer teases a dark, visually stunning chapter, with themes of power, redemption, and the struggle between hope and despair. The dynamic between Hardy’s Venom and Holland’s Spider-Man adds emotional depth and fan excitement.
Budget and Financials:
The production budget for Venom 4: Rise of Knull is reported to be around$200 million, reflecting the film’s global scale and extensive visual effects source. Tom Hardy’s net worth is estimated at$60 million, while Tom Holland’s is around$25 million. Their star power is expected to drive a robust marketing campaign and box office turnout. Given the franchise’s history, Venom 4 is projected to gross between$700 million and$900 million worldwide, making it one of the most anticipated superhero releases of 2026.
In summary, Venom 4: Rise of Knull promises a cosmic, horror-tinged showdown that could redefine the future of both Venom and Spider-Man in the Marvel universe, with high stakes both on-screen and at the box office.
