Sony Developing Animated Venom Movie with Tom Hardy Involved
Sony Pictures is moving forward with a new Venom movie, but this time, the project will be animated. The studio is hoping to replicate the success of its Spider-Verse films with this new take on the popular Marvel anti-hero. While details remain scarce, Tom Hardy is expected to be involved in some capacity, though his role is currently undefined.
Animated Direction and Production Team
Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the directing duo behind the 2025 horror film Final Destination: Bloodlines, are set to helm the animated Venom project [MovieWeb]. They also previously worked on the live-action Kim Possible movie and Freaks. Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach, who were involved in the production of the live-action Venom trilogy, are likely to return as producers [The Hollywood Reporter].
Tom Hardy’s Continued Involvement
Although Tom Hardy concluded his run as Eddie Brock in the live-action trilogy with 2024’s Venom: The Last Dance, he is still expected to contribute to the animated film [ScreenRant]. The nature of his involvement remains unclear, with possibilities ranging from voicing the symbiote to a behind-the-scenes role [MovieWeb].
Early Stages of Development
The project is currently in its early stages, with Sony Pictures Animation opening a writers’ room to develop the script [The Hollywood Reporter]. No writer has been officially attached to the project as of February 21, 2026.
Potential Storylines
While the animated film could take the story in a completely new direction, it has the potential to build upon storylines introduced in the live-action trilogy. The ending of Venom: The Last Dance teased the introduction of Knull, the symbiote god, which could be explored further [ScreenRant]. The possibility of finally incorporating Spider-Man into the Venom universe, something the live-action films largely avoided due to licensing issues, also remains open.
Release Date
As of February 21, 2026, a release date for the animated Venom movie has not been announced.