Understanding the Cross- Universe Crossover of Venom: Revealed by Venom 2 and Post-Credits Scenes

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The mysterious post-credits scenes in Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage have sparked a lot of intrigue among Marvel Cinematic Universe fans. These scenes seem to suggest a cross-universe crossover between Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), particularly for the character of Venom. Let's dive deeper into what these events mean for the characters involved and their respective universes.

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Transition of Venom: From SSU to MCU

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The post-credits scenes of Venom 2 have bewildered viewers with a dramatic shift. They hint at Venom transitioning between universes, much like Peter Parker’s variant in the Spider-Man 3 post-credits scenes. New details reveal that Tombstone, a character who appeared in the post-credits, resides in the MCU, indicating a crossover.

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Tom Hardy vs. Tom Holland: A Shared Universe?

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The scenes further emphasize the crossover by showcasing Tom Hardy playing Venom in the MCU. This crossover event is a result of a spell gone wrong by Doctor Strange, leading to the temporary merging of universes. It is expected that Venom will return to his original universe in the next film, i.e., Venom 3 or potentially in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Tom Hardy’s Departure and the Future of Venom

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It’s important to note that Eddie Brock, though a major character in the Venom 2 film, won't be making appearances in future Spider-Man movies. Eddie left with Venom following the crossover, leaving behind a physical presence that Peter Parker can potentially interact with. However, Eddie’s absence means Tom Hardy won't return to the MCU for the Spider-Man franchise but still, his character's impact could remain significant.

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Morbius: Another Unhappy Character

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Similarly, the post-credits scenes raise the question of whether Michael Morbius, the title character of Morbius, has joined the cross-universe saga. Initial indications suggest that Morbius exists in the Sony Spider-Man Universe (SSU), as he is familiar with the Spider-Man stories that occurred in that universe. However, the trailer and some Easter eggs from Morbius suggest that he could be associated with the The Amazing Spider-Man universe (TASM).

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Evidence for Morbius in TASM Universe

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One of the key indicators of Morbius potentially being part of the TASM universe is the presence of Oscorp buildings in the Morbius trailer that look different from those in the SSU. Interestingly, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie also cued into this idea by including an Easter egg that referenced Morbius. When you zoom in on a screenshot from the Marvel's Spider-Man video, you can see his name at the bottom of the image. This could be a clever Easter egg designed to hint at Morbius being from the TASM universe, although this remains to be confirmed.

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Conclusion: The Future of These Characters

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While both Venom and Morbius have transitioned into the MCU through Boostrap origin spells, their ultimate fates lie in their respective universes. Sony and Marvel are continually exploring the complex web of these characters across different timelines. Future films, such as Venom 3 and Spider-Man: No Way Home, will likely unravel more details about the nature of these characters' journeys and where they truly belong. Fans can only wait and see what these characters bring to the table in the upcoming adventures and how their stories intertwine across multiple universes.