Jared Leto’s Morbius and Tom Hardy’s Venom are the two central characters of Sony’s Spider-Man universe. Although they have not met, Morbius mentions Venom in his 2022 film. This article discusses the connection between the two characters and their place in the larger Sony Spider-Man Universe.

Why Morbius Mentions Venom

Morbius is set in the Sony Spider-Man Universe, and while it’s a self-contained story, Morbius references Venom. The reference helps to connect the two vastly different projects and build a shared universe organically. The antihero status of both characters makes it easier to merge them into a single universe.

“I Am Venom” Line explained

In one of the scenes in Morbius, the titular character confronts a group of counterfeiters and threatens them by saying “I am Venom.” This line establishes that Morbius and Venom take place in the same universe and references Eddie Brock and Venom’s actions in San Francisco. By the end of Let There Be Carnage, Eddie Brock and Venom are fugitives.

Venom’s Whereabouts During Morbius Events

Although Morbius does not clearly indicate when it takes place in the Sony Spider-Man Universe, it’s established that the events of Venom have already occurred. The ending of Venom: Let There Be Carnage sees Eddie Brock and Venom transported into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Spider-Man: No Way Home. The post-credit scene of Morbius features Adrian Toomes, a.k.a. the Vulture, from the MCU’s Spider-Man: Homecoming, who somehow appeared in the SSU. The scene could be teasing the SSU’s Sinister Six.

Possible Future Of Morbius And Venom

Although Morbius received negative reviews, Sony’s direction for their new shared universe is unclear. It’s uncertain whether Morbius and Venom will ever get the chance to meet.