Sony Pictures' sequel to its Tom Hardy-starring hit Venom pushed its release date again.
After pushing the film's 2020 release date to summer 2021, Venom: Let There Be Carnage will now debut in theatres -- in 3D and IMAX as well -- on Sept. 17.
Venom 2 producer Dan Wilson stated in May 2020 that the film's crew wanted to wait to resume filming until everyone felt safe doing so, referring to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic halting initial filming plans. Wilson shared, "We're building a plan that puts as much protection around them as we possibly can." The producer added, "In the plans that we've discussed, they've certainly taken that into account and we'll see when we get there."
While plot details remain scarce for Venom's sequel, the upcoming film will see Tom Hardy reprising his role as Eddie Brock/Venom. Michelle Williams has also confirmed that she'll be returning as Anne Weying. Additionally, Reid Scott is set to return as Anne's new boyfriend, Dr. Dan Lewis. Last, but certainly not least -- as its title suggests -- Woody Harrelson will star as Cletus Kasady and his homicidal symbiotic alter ego, Carnage.
At the time of this writing, no official trailer nor plot synopsis has been released for Venom: Let There Be Carnage. However, the film will be the first time that comic fans will Carnage in live-action.
Venom grossed over $850 million globally at the box office on a budget of $100 million, leaving fans anxious for new Venom-themed adventures. Venom is also credited with jumpstarting Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters.
Alongside Venom 2, Sony Pictures also has a Spider-Man spinoff film Morbius, debuting on Jan. 21, 2022. Morbius follows Michael Morbius (Jared Leto), a doctor who becomes a vampire after attempting to cure himself of a rare blood disease.
Directed by Andy Serkis, Venom: Let There Be Carnage stars Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott and Stephen Graham. The film arrives in theaters Sept. 17.