Venom Movies in Chronological Order: A Guide

Introduction

Venom, the iconic Spider-Man villain, has made several appearances in both live-action and animated films. For fans who want to experience the symbiote's history in chronological order, here's a guide to the Venom movies:

Live-action Venom Movies

1. Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Venom's first live-action appearance was in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3. Topher Grace portrays Eddie Brock/Venom, who bonds with the alien symbiote after being fired from his job as a photographer.

2. Venom (2018)

The first solo Venom film, directed by Ruben Fleischer, stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock. This origin story follows Brock as he investigates a shadowy organization and becomes bonded with Venom.

3. Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

The sequel to Venom, also directed by Fleischer, sees Hardy reprise his role as Brock and Venom. The pair face off against Cletus Kasady/Carnage, a psychotic serial killer who becomes bonded with another symbiote.

Animated Venom Appearances

1. Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994-1998)

Venom appears in several episodes of this popular animated series, voiced by Hank Azaria. The show depicts Venom's origins and his ongoing rivalry with Spider-Man.

2. The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008-2009)

Venom is the main antagonist in the second season of this animated series, voiced by Josh Keaton. The show explores Venom's complex relationship with Brock and his motivations for targeting Spider-Man.

3. Ultimate Spider-Man (2012-2017)

Venom is a recurring villain in this animated series, voiced by Dee Bradley Baker. The show features a unique interpretation of Venom, portraying him as an alien symbiote that possesses different hosts.