Tom Hardy says goodbye to Venom, but the Symbiote’s rumored MCU debut distorts the story of one of them Thunderbolts* antihero in this shocking new theory. Following the upcoming release by Sony Venom: The Last DanceTom Hardy is expected to step down from the role of Eddie Brock, leaving the future of Venom uncertain. However, there is speculation that Venom will cross over into Marvel Studios’ MCU, which would create a lot of new possibilities for the alien Symbiote, especially when it comes to its host choice.
Eddie Brock has been the only live-action host of Venom, be it Tom Hardy’s character from Sony’s Spider-Man or the version played by Topher Grace in the 2007 film. Spider-Man 3. However, in Marvel comics Venom associates himself with many other characters besides journalist Brock, including the likes of Peter Parker, Mac Gargan, Lee Price, Dark Elf Malekith and Flash Thompson.. Venom’s connection with the badass Spider-Man Thompson resulted in the emergence of a powerful anti-hero who was expected to join the MCU after the highly anticipated Phase 5 event. Thunderbolts* movie.
The future of Agent Flash Thompson Venom has not been announced in the MCU
Tony Revolori will play Flash Thompson in the MCU
After serving in the Iraq War and losing his legs, Eugene “Flash” Thompson, now a close friend of Peter Parker, debuted as a paramilitary version of Venom in 2011. The Amazing Spider-Man #654. Under government control, Flash combines with the Venom symbiote and becomes Agent Venom.which allows him to walk again. Flash can only stay connected to Venom for less than 48 hours at a time, but he uses this new power to become the Secret Avenger, Thunderbolt, and even the Guardian of the Galaxy.
Flash Thompson has been played by Tony Revolori in the MCU since 2017. Spider-Man: Homecoming. He was initially shown to be Peter Parker’s bully who idolized Spider-Man, but over the years he grew closer to Parker, although he has now forgotten his old classmate along with the rest of the world. Flash’s spoiled and selfish portrayal in the MCU makes it very difficult to imagine him joining the military and becoming Agent Venom.but the new theory suggests that the ideal alternative has already been presented.
John Walker Becomes Agent Venom After Thunderbolts*: MCU Theory Explained
John Walker is the perfect candidate for the role of Agent Venom
While it’s unlikely that Flash Thompson Revolori will bond with the Venom Symbiote and become Agent Venom in the MCU, this theory is shared Reddit user postfashiondesigner suggests that Wyatt Russell’s John Walker is the ideal man to take his place and replace Tom Hardy as the new lead of Venom. John Walker first appeared as the new Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. However, his dark turn turned him into an anti-hero US Agent, which would see him next appear as a member of the titular team in 2025. Thunderbolts*​​​​​.
Member of the Thunderbolts |
Actor |
Debut project |
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Winter Soldier Bucky Barnes |
Sebastian Stan |
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) |
The Ghost of Ava Starr |
Hannah John-Kamen |
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) |
John Walker’s agent in the USA |
Wyatt Russell |
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) |
Elena Belova |
Florence Pugh |
Black Widow (2021) |
Red Guardian by Alexei Shostakov |
David Harbor |
Black Widow (2021) |
Antonia’s Overseer Drejkov |
Olga Kurylenko |
Black Widow (2021) |
In the Marvel comics, Flash Thompson jumped at the chance to become Agent Venom after suffering enormous mental and physical trauma. The Fall of John Walker The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and dark, queue Thunderbolts* Instead, it sets him up perfectly for the role. He’s broken, bored and frustrated with his life, and Thunderbolts* will probably only make things worse since Walker doesn’t get along well with others. While Walker was never connected to Venom in the Marvel comics, it would make sense to turn him into Agent Venom in the MCU..
Marvel has already prepared the debut of Agent Venom in the MCU
Venom Was Teased for the MCU After Venom: The Last Dance
Thunderbolts* This might be the perfect time to introduce Venom into the MCU, especially since it could create a more interesting story for Peter Parker (Tom Holland) in the upcoming Marvel Studios film. Spider-Man 4. Tom Hardy has already suggested that Venom: The Last Danceslated for release on October 25, it will be his final film as Eddie Brock for Sony. After Spider-Man: No Way Home Post-credits scene showed a glimpse of Venom in the MCUThe stage is set for the Symbiote to have a much more varied career in the hands of Marvel Studios.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts* is a superhero film based on the comic book team of the same name. The film is part of the fifth phase of MCU films. The film sees characters like Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova, Wyatt Russell, Red Guardian and many others as an unlikely group of heroes and villains coming together to fight for good.
- Director
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Jake Schreier
- Release date
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May 2, 2025
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Marvel Studios
- Writers
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Lee Sung Jin, Eric Pearson, Joanna Kahlo