The internet is ablaze—an ominous trailer for Venom 4: King in Black has surfaced, promising a dark, high-stakes showdown featuring Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock/Venom and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. But is this official—or just another viral illusion?
🕷️ What the Trailer Shows
The leaked “official” trailer teases:
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Eddie Brock confronting Knull, the symbiote god who intends to engulf Earth in darkness
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A desperate mission to recover the Codex, a powerful symbiote fragment unleashed by Knull
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An uneasy alliance and action-packed team-up between Venom and Spider-Man, culminating in a climactic battle on the streets of New York City
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A notably darker, horror-tinged aesthetic, with emotional stakes as Eddie grapples with his fading humanity.
❓ So, Is It Real?
The critical detail? No official sources—neither Sony, Marvel, nor the actors—have confirmed the movie exists. What’s currently public appears to be a fan-made concept: high-caliber edits, CGI enhancements, and clever recuts that mimic blockbuster polish. The trailer may be expertly crafted, but it isn’t an official preview.
⚠️ But There’s a Foundation for the Hype
While “Venom 4” isn’t yet greenlit, the franchise didn’t officially end after Venom: The Last Dance (2024). The third film concluded with Venom sacrificing himself to seal away Knull, but post-credits scenes strongly hinted that both Knull and a symbiote remnant may survive .
Director Kelly Marcel admitted that although the trilogy might have closed on Eddie Brock’s arc, Marvel and Sony now have a vast symbiote universe to explore—including a deeper dive into Knull.
🕸️ Where Spider-Man Fits In
The trailer fuels excitement by casting Tom Holland’s Spider-Man into the mix, suggesting a crossover. Industry buzz supports that Knull might be a major big-screen threat, possibly hinted at in Spider-Man 4 (subtitle Brand New Day, arriving July 31, 2026) . Rumors have even speculated about a team-up between Venom and Spider-Man to take down Knull.
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Trailer? Likely fan-made—but it captures a seismic “what-if” scenario that fans deeply resonate with.
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Official sequel? Not confirmed. The symbiote universe remains open-ended, and Knull’s storyline could continue.
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Spider-Man crossover? Still speculative—but conceptually plausible given MCU and Sony’s growing synergy.
🎯 Why the Hype Works
This buzz points to something deeper: fans crave a darker, more emotionally rich Venom saga—with high stakes and cross-franchise dynamics. Even as a shameless fan creation, “King in Black” nails that itch. It’s a trailer for something that doesn’t exist—yet.
Sometimes, a movie that never existed feels more real than most blockbusters. And in the case of Venom 4: King in Black, that blurry boundary between hype and reality is exactly why it feels so thrilling.
