How Knull could enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As a hardcore gamer and comic book aficionado who has spent countless hours immersed in the vast Marvel Universe, I can confidently say that the latest addition to the Venom franchise, “Venom: The Last Dance,” left me both intrigued and slightly underwhelmed. While Knull, the God of Symbiotes, made a grand entrance, his screen-time was disappointingly limited. However, as someone who has followed the trajectory of Marvel films closely, I can see the potential for Knull’s character to grow in future installments.

In the film “Venom: The Last Dance”, audiences were introduced to Knull, the mighty deity of Symbiotes from Marvel Comics. For a long time, this character has been a formidable presence in the comics, and fans were eager to witness his on-screen depiction.

Initially, the character’s reaction was somewhat divided, largely due to his minimal appearances on screen and restricted role. However, if Sony intends to provide a larger part for this character within the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters, they can quickly address this issue.

*** This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS from Venom: The Last Dance. Don’t read on if you do not want the movie spoiled for you. ***

Although Knull, the villain, appeared to be vanquished and his schemes thwarted at the end of the film, rumors swirl about his return in upcoming Sony Marvel movies. So, how might this occur? Let’s explore the possibilities. First, let’s refresh our memories on the movie’s ending to understand the current state of the Sony and Venom universes.

Knull’s role in Venom 3 and a potential key in the post-credits scenes

In the thrilling climax of “Venom: The Last Dance,” I found myself battling against the horde of Knull’s minions. Overwhelmed by their numbers, my symbiotic ally sensed that our only hope was to make the ultimate sacrifice to prevent Knull from unleashing chaos across the cosmos. In a desperate bid to save all existence, I willingly gave in, obliterating myself and most of the Xenophages. Left behind was Eddie Brock, now faced with the challenge of rebuilding his life without my symbiote companion by his side.

There’s one scene during the credits and another after them; the first one reveals Knull vowing to find a means to break free, while the second presents the bartender from the film’s start emerging from the debris of the final battle between Venom and the Xenophages, with a hint that a symbiote (possibly Venom) still lives.

How Knull could enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe

If you’re not familiar with the backstory of Marvel films, it might seem like including Knull in “Venom: The Last Dance” was a missed opportunity to showcase his talent, as he wasn’t heavily involved in the movie itself. However, fans who understand how superhero movies often lay groundwork for future storylines can anticipate that Knull will reappear in upcoming Marvel films outside of the Venom series. Yet, the question arises: could Knull potentially appear in the MCU timeline? And if so, would it be feasible given he’s currently confined to his own universe?

Could Knull arrive in the MCU in a Spider-Man movie?

In the final movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe‘s Spider-Man: Homecoming trilogy, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tom Holland’s character Peter Parker is erased from everyone’s memory. Consequently, he embarks on a journey to rebuild both his personal and superhero life. A post-credit scene hints at the future as Eddie and Venom learn about other MCU heroes, only to be pulled into a mysterious portal (which we now understand is related to the events of Venom: The Last Dance). Before his departure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a fragment of the Venom symbiote remains, suggesting that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man might wear the famous black suit in an upcoming film.

In the story of “Venom: The Last Dance,” Knull sought to obtain a Codex that Venom possessed, as this artifact would free a villain trapped in deep space. However, it seemed like Knull’s scheme might be halted when Venom made the ultimate sacrifice. Yet, you’d be mistaken to think so!

How Knull could enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Apart from speculations about Knull’s return, what are the internal storyline explanations for his potential comeback? Previously discussed, a fragment of the Venom symbiote was left behind in the MCU after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. This means that although Venom made a sacrifice, there remains a piece of him and possibly the Codex, which Knull could retrieve. In the initial scenes of Venom: The Last Dance, it was shown that Knull, or at least his followers, possess the ability to open portals that allow travel between different dimensions; could they access the MCU, where Venom and Eddie were during Spider-Man: No Way Home?

If that holds true, Knull would be capable of detecting the remaining Venom fragment left at the bar within the MCU. All he’d need to do is dispatch someone to retrieve it, bring it to him, and voila! He gains his freedom. Additionally, he might also manage to gather the final piece of symbiote from the end of Venom: The Last Dance, but keep in mind that it hasn’t been verified or refuted by any sources whether that was indeed Venom.

An intriguing approach for Knull to make his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe could be through Tom Holland’s Spider-Man discovering a fragment of Venom, leading to an alliance that might put a massive bullseye on Spider-Man in upcoming movies. Furthermore, there are whispers about the next Spider-Man movie being called “The King in Black,” which is another moniker for Knull from the comics. Consequently, it’s plausible that during the storyline of this film, Knull could enter the MCU and potentially take on the role of the next major antagonist (or one of several big bads) in the upcoming MCU ensemble films. Let’s wait and see!

2024-11-16 22:01