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Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a 2021 American superhero film and the sequel to Venom (2018).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a 2021 American superhero film and the sequel to Venom (2018). Directed by Andy Serkis, it stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and Venom, with Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kasady/Carnage. The film is part of Sony's Spider-Man Universe and was released in theatres in October 2021.

Premise

The film follows Eddie Brock as he tries to adjust to life with the Venom symbiote while rebuilding his career. His investigation into Cletus Kasady leads to a confrontation after Kasady becomes the host of Carnage.

Cast

Tom Hardy leads the film as Eddie Brock and Venom. Returning and new cast members include Michelle Williams, Reid Scott, Naomie Harris, Stephen Graham, and Woody Harrelson.

Production

The film was directed by Andy Serkis and written by Kelly Marcel. It was developed as a sequel to Venom and continued Sony's Spider-Man Universe.

Release

The film was scheduled several times before its final release in 2021. In the United States, it opened in theatres on 1 October 2021.

Key facts

  • It is the second film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU).
  • Tom Hardy reprises his role as Eddie Brock, who shares his body with the symbiote Venom.
  • Woody Harrelson plays serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes Carnage.
  • The film was directed by Andy Serkis after Ruben Fleischer directed the first Venom film.
  • It was released in theatres in the United States on 1 October 2021.
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Canadian context

The film had a wide theatrical release in Canada in 2021 and was part of the broader North American rollout for Sony's Spider-Man Universe.

Frequently asked questions

What is Venom 2?
Venom 2 is the informal name for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, a 2021 superhero film and sequel to Venom.
Who directed Venom: Let There Be Carnage?
The film was directed by Andy Serkis.
Who plays Carnage in the film?
Woody Harrelson plays Cletus Kasady, who becomes Carnage.
Is Venom: Let There Be Carnage part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
No. It is part of Sony's Spider-Man Universe, a separate film franchise.
When was the film released?
It was released in US theatres on 1 October 2021.
What is the film about?
It follows Eddie Brock and Venom as they face Cletus Kasady after he becomes host to the Carnage symbiote.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venom:_Let_There_Be_Carnage
    Supports: Basic identification of the film, year, director, cast, and plot.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/venom_let_there_be_carnage
    Supports: Release date, rating, and genre classification.
  3. Digital Trends — https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/venom-2-release-date-trailer-story-casting-news/
    Supports: Director, cast, and release history.
  4. Cinemark — https://www.cinemark.com/movie-news/articles/venom-let-there-be-carnage-trailer-news-and-cast
    Supports: Sequel status, Tom Hardy's return, and title.