Where to start withVenom
2 versions · originally a film, 2018
Themes: Alien Symbiote, Dual Identity, Reluctant Hero, Internal Conflict, Moral Ambiguity.
Start with Venom (Ruben Fleischer, 2018) — the film. Venom exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a film in 2018; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Venom franchise explores the chaotic, symbiotic bond between a disgraced investigative journalist and a powerful, extraterrestrial entity seeking purpose.
✦ Most fans start here
Venom (2018)
The original movie
✦ Start hereVenom
Ruben Fleischer · Film · 2018
Venom (2018) establishes the essential origin story, focusing on Eddie Brock's desperate attempt at a career comeback while navigating the volatile, violent presence of his new alien symbiote host.
2021 film
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Andy Serkis · Film · 2021
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) expands the narrative stakes by pitting the established duo against the lethal serial killer Cletus Kasady and his terrifying symbiote alter ego, Carnage.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Venom movies in?
You should watch the movies in their release order to follow the character development correctly. Start with the 2018 movie Venom, followed by the sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, which was released in 2021.
Is Venom: Let There Be Carnage a direct sequel to Venom?
Yes, Venom: Let There Be Carnage is the official follow-up to the 2018 movie Venom. It continues the story established in the first film, expanding on the relationship between Eddie Brock and the symbiote.
How many Venom movies are currently available to watch?
There are two movies currently available in the series. You can watch the original 2018 film titled Venom and its 2021 sequel titled Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
Should I watch Venom before starting Venom: Let There Be Carnage?
Yes, it is necessary to watch the 2018 movie Venom first. The 2021 film Venom: Let There Be Carnage builds directly upon the events and character dynamics introduced in the first installment of the series.