What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedVenom
Ruben Fleischer · Film · 2018
If you loved Venom, start with Venom: Let There Be Carnage (Andy Serkis, 2021) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Venom across media.
If you loved the chaotic, morally messy bond in Venom, you will appreciate these stories of reluctant heroes and dual identities.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Andy Serkis · Film · 2021
Books on the same thread
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with Venom: Moral Ambiguity.
Much like the internal conflict Eddie Brock faces, Ender must grapple with the heavy weight of his actions and the moral ambiguity inherent in his difficult, high-stakes situation.
Vengeful
Victoria Schwab · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with Venom: Moral Ambiguity.
Fans of the dark energy in Venom will enjoy this exploration of superpowered rivalry and revenge, where the line between hero and villain remains perpetually and dangerously blurred.
Verity
Colleen Hoover · Book · 2018
Explores: Unreliable narrator, Obsession, Dark family secrets.
If the unsettling, dual-nature dynamic of Venom gripped you, this psychological thriller offers a similarly intense experience through its unreliable narrator and dark, layered secrets that demand your attention.
Batman
Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Bob Kane · Book · 2011
Shares a thread with Venom: Moral Ambiguity.
This gritty noir mirrors the darker, street-level vigilante spirit found in Venom, focusing on a protagonist navigating a corrupt world where moral ambiguity is the only true constant.
Series on the same thread
The Boys
Eric Kripke · Series · 2019
Shares 2 threads with Venom: Anti-Hero, Moral Ambiguity.
If you enjoyed the anti-hero antics of Venom, this show delivers a similar deconstruction of power, featuring flawed characters who fight dirty to challenge corrupt systems of absolute authority.
Invincible
Series · 2021
Explores: Father-Son Relationship, Superhero Legacy, Brutal Superhero.
This series captures the complex father-son tension and brutal power dynamics that define Venom, providing a visceral look at the heavy consequences of inheriting dangerous, world-altering abilities.
Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon · Series · 2013
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Existentialism, Dark Humor.
The sociopathic, interdimensional chaos here echoes the dark humor and unpredictable nature of the symbiotic bond in Venom, making it a perfect match for those who enjoy unconventional leads.
Marvel's Daredevil
Drew Goddard · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with Venom: Moral Ambiguity.
The gritty, street-level vigilantism and moral ambiguity seen in Venom are central to this story, where a man with heightened senses battles the corruption hidden within his city.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Joe Rogan Experience
Podcast
Explores: current events, social commentary, science communication.
If Venom hit, The Joe Rogan Experience shares the thread.
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Venom: moral ambiguity.
These cinematic audio stories mirror the sharp, experimental edge of Venom, focusing on the human condition through a lens of moral ambiguity that keeps you listening closely throughout.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Venom movies in?
You should watch the 2018 film Venom first to understand how Eddie Brock becomes the host of the symbiote. After that, you can continue the story by watching the sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, which was released in 2021.
Is Venom a sequel to Venom: Let There Be Carnage?
No, Venom is the first movie in the series, released in 2018. Venom: Let There Be Carnage is the follow-up film released in 2021 that continues the story of Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote.
Does Venom involve an investigative journalist?
Yes, the plot of Venom centers on Eddie Brock, an investigative journalist attempting a career comeback. His life changes when he accidentally becomes the host of a powerful alien symbiote while investigating a shadowy organization.
What is the main conflict in the movie Venom?
In Venom, Eddie Brock must learn to control his newfound powers as the host of an alien symbiote. He uses these abilities to protect the world from a shadowy organization that is actively seeking to acquire a symbiote of their own.