Oh, you thought we were done with every major film getting delayed because of COVID-19? Well, with the Delta variant out there and cases spiking, we’re seeing one of the most anticipated superhero sequels pushed back nearly a month. Sony has moved Venom: Let There Be Carnage from its September 24th date to October 15th.
While no official reason was given, Sony has clearly been paying attention to the disappointing box office numbers of Black Widow, Jungle Cruise, and The Suicide Squad. While those studios also have a streaming component, Sony, which does not have one at this point and hopefully never will, are being cautious with their Venom franchise. And who can blame them? The first movie in 2018 was bonkers and people loved it, with genuine hope out there it could lead to an eventual Venom/Spider-Man crossover. But that, plus the fates of spinoffs such as Morbius and Kraven the Hunter, depend on this Venom movie being a hit.
Don’t be surprised if this is the first of many dominoes to fall. I’ve got my eye on Dune getting moved at some point in the coming days, and Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings seems like a candidate to be made available on Disney+ Premier Access.
