Venom and Eddie Brock are back for one last symbiote-slinging adventure in Venom: The Last Dance. While anticipation builds for the final installment in this trilogy, fans are eager to know all the essential details before heading to theaters or streaming at home. One of the most common questions buzzing around the web is: Just how long is Venom: The Last Dance?
For those planning their movie night, Venom: The Last Dance clocks in with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes, or 110 minutes total. This places it squarely in the typical range for superhero films these days, offering a solid dose of action, humor, and symbiote chaos without overstaying its welcome.
This runtime is comparable to the previous films in the franchise. 2018’s Venom had a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes, while Venom: Let There Be Carnage was a bit shorter at 1 hour and 37 minutes. Venom: The Last Dance finds a middle ground, suggesting a balanced narrative that aims to deliver a satisfying conclusion to Eddie and Venom’s journey.
While runtime provides a basic framework, the real question is what Venom: The Last Dance does with its 110 minutes. Early reviews suggest a mixed bag, highlighting both highs and lows in the film’s execution.
Venom’s Strengths: Hardy’s Performance and Action-Packed Sequences
One consistent praise point for Venom: The Last Dance is Tom Hardy’s committed performance as both Eddie Brock and the voice of Venom. Hardy’s clear affection for the character shines through, and he injects a unique comedic and sometimes even emotional depth into the symbiotic duo. As a co-writer, Hardy seems to have further leaned into the comedic anti-hero aspects of Venom, and early reactions indicate this approach works well, making The Last Dance arguably the funniest film in the trilogy. The banter between Eddie and Venom is reportedly sharper and more entertaining than ever before.
Beyond character work, Venom: The Last Dance is also earning accolades for its action sequences. Reviewers are calling them the best in the Venom series, starting strong with a street-level fight scene that effectively showcases the combined skills of Eddie and Venom. Further highlights include a chase sequence involving animalistic symbiote control and a visually inventive final battle. For pure visual spectacle and entertainment, Venom: The Last Dance appears to be a step up from its predecessors.
Where Venom: The Last Dance Stumbles: Subplots and Villains
However, it’s not all smooth symbiote sailing. Venom: The Last Dance reportedly suffers from less engaging subplots and supporting characters. The introduction of a military organization, led by Rex Strickland (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and scientists Dr. Payne (Juno Temple) and Dr. Sadie (Clark Backo), feels underdeveloped and detracts from the central Venom narrative. Despite the talent of the actors involved, their storylines are described as bland and uninteresting, taking up valuable screen time that could have been devoted to Eddie and Venom’s core story.
The handling of the villains also seems to be a point of contention. While Knull, a significant figure in Venom lore, is introduced, his presence feels more like a marketing ploy than a substantial threat. Reviewers suggest Knull lacks impact and sufficient screen time to establish himself as a compelling antagonist. The Xenophages, another set of antagonists, are criticized for being generic monsters with inconsistent power levels, serving primarily as plot devices rather than engaging threats.
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Final Verdict: A Fun but Flawed Farewell?
Despite its flaws, Venom: The Last Dance is still being considered by some as the strongest entry in the Venom trilogy. The film delivers on the promise of entertaining action and the charismatic dynamic between Hardy’s Eddie and Venom. However, it also falls into familiar superhero movie traps with underdeveloped villains and distracting subplots. The film’s inconsistencies and plot holes might frustrate viewers looking for a tightly written narrative.
Ultimately, Venom: The Last Dance appears to be a “most improved player” type of conclusion to the Venom saga. It shows growth and delivers some genuinely fun moments, especially for fans invested in Eddie and Venom’s relationship. Whether those improvements are enough to make it a truly memorable superhero film remains to be seen, but for a 110-minute runtime, it promises a reasonably entertaining, if imperfect, final dance for Venom.
Venom: The Last Dance is currently available on VOD platforms.
