If you're confused about what to watch before Venom: The Last Dance, then you've come to the right place.
The Sony threequel, which is out now, is the final instalment in the story of Eddie Brock and his symbiote bestie Venom. As such, expect an emotional send-off for one of our favorite duos.
Naturally, though, since it's a Marvel movie, a little bit of homework before going in can't hurt. Below, you'll find all the films you need to catch up on to get the most out of Venom: The Last Dance. If you follow our guide, you'll be up to speed in no time.
For even more on the film, you can check out our pieces on the Venom: The Last Dance post-credits scenes, or our Venom: The Last Dance review for our spoiler-free verdict.
Venom
Let's start with the obvious: it's a good idea to watch the first Venom movie before you dive into The Last Dance. This film covers Eddie Brock and the symbiote's first meeting, how they ended up bonded, and what happened between Eddie and his ex fiancée Anne Weying, played by Michelle Williams. It also introduces Cletus Kasady in a mid-credits scene, who is the villain of…
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Next up on your list should be Venom 2, titled Let There Be Carnage. Woody Harrelson's Cletus is the big bad of this movie, with Naomie Harris joining the line-up as Shriek. Stephen Graham also debuts as Patrick Mulligan, who will return in The Last Dance. For the next chapter in Eddie's story, you'll definitely want to check this one out – though, confusingly enough, it also features a mid-credits scene that links to…
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Yep, the Venom movies might be in the Sony-verse, and No Way Home in the MCU, but you'll need to watch this one for The Last Dance. That's because Eddie and Venom actually appear in one of the No Way Home post-credits scenes, though they're swiftly returned to their actual universe. The bartender they speak to in the MCU, though, appears in The Last Dance, played by Cristo Fernández. So, if you want to know what's going on there, it's best to get caught up on No Way Home.
For more, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows.
