Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has voiced his hope that a crossover between Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Tom Hardy's Venom could eventually occur within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Feige, alongside film producer Amy Pascal, addressed the possibility of the two characters finally sharing the screen.
While definitive announcements were not made, their comments suggest Marvel Studios is considering such a crossover, though its feasibility remains uncertain. When asked by host Josh Horowitz about the proximity of bringing Hardy's Venom into a film with Holland's Spider-Man, Horowitz noted the absence of any shared moments between the characters as a "bummer."
Pascal responded diplomatically, stating "It would be great, let's put it that way." Feige offered a more reserved affirmation, answering "We always have hope" when asked if he held optimism. Pascal playfully added, "I have hope. We have hope."
Beyond the potential live-action team-up, Feige and Pascal confirmed that an animated Venom movie is still in development. This project, first revealed on February 23, 2026, is set to be directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, known for their work on "Final Destination: Bloodlines." Both Pascal and Tom Hardy are reportedly involved, though the specifics of their roles are undisclosed. Plot details for the animated film are also scarce.
This news follows previous discussions on the topic, including comments from Tom Holland himself. During an interview for "Brand New Day," Holland mentioned, "One day, I’m sure we’ll get to see the symbiote," while admitting he could not confirm its appearance in his latest film.
The film "Brand New Day" received a 7 out of 10 from IGN, with the review highlighting its effective focus on Spider-Man's core themes of balancing heroism with his personal life in New York City.
Previous Venom installments have received mixed reception. "Venom: The Last Dance," for instance, was given a 4 out of 10 by IGN's Tom Jorgensen, who criticized its "boring, generic plot and bad action."