Tom Holland's Spider-Man Unleashes the Venom Symbiote in Avengers: Secret Wars Fan Art

Summary

Holland's Spider-Man could potentially wear the Venom Symbiote costume in Avengers: Secret Wars, based on fan art, continuing the storyline from Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Uncertainty surrounds whether Spider-Man 4 will delve into the Symbiote narrative presented in No Way Home, or if it will be held back for future installments.

There is a potential for Phase 6 of the MCU to introduce Spider-Man 4, allowing for a more comprehensive exploration of the Symbiote arc, fostering a natural development of the story unlike previous adaptations.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man dons the Venom Symbiote outfit in fan art for Avengers: Secret Wars, a development following the suspenseful finale of Spider-Man: No Way Home in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As The Multiverse Saga progresses, Spider-Man: No Way Home stands out as a significant MCU film, as it not only concludes Holland's trilogy but also allows him to explore his own live-action Spider-Verse journey alongside Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's iterations of Peter Parker. Nonetheless, an unaddressed aspect of Spider-Man's MCU timeline revolves around the fragment of the Symbiote that remains after Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock, also known as Venom, returns to his own universe.

Although Holland's Spider-Man is set to return to the MCU, the web-slinger has been absent since 2021, leaving the fate of the Symbiote storyline uncertain following Spider-Man: No Way Home. In fan art created by Hazzaa Jarrar for Avengers: Secret Wars, Holland's Peter Parker forms a bond with the Symbiote, offering a glimpse into how he might appear in the Venom suit.

Holland's portrayal of Spider-Man would become the second live-action adaptation to feature the iconic black suit, with Maguire's version donning it in the 2007 film Spider-Man 3. Unfortunately, Garfield's The Amazing Spider-Man series did not progress far enough to showcase him wearing the black costume, even though the Venom Symbiote was hinted at in the second movie.

Will Spider-Man 4 Actually Explore No Way Home's Symbiote Cliffhanger?

It is uncertain whether Spider-Man 4, featuring Holland as the lead, will delve into the Symbiote storyline from Spider-Man: No Way Home. Currently, the Multiverse Saga is halfway through its run, with Phase 5 commencing in 2023 and Spider-Man's absence thus far. The reasons behind this absence, possibly connected to Holland's contract status, remain unclear. It is probable that Peter will not return until Phase 6. However, if the SAG-AFTRA strike concludes before the year ends, Phase 6 might incorporate Holland's Spider-Man 4, allowing for a dedicated exploration of the Symbiote arc. Including Peter donning the black Symbiote costume in Avengers: Secret Wars would diminish one of Spider-Man's most significant storylines in Holland's franchise. Additionally, it would feel rushed within the context of concluding the Multiverse Saga. With Peter now operating solo, Spider-Man 4 would make more sense, offering the Symbiote a better opportunity to exploit him.

It would be even more surprising if the MCU chose not to address the unresolved Symbiote cliffhanger, rendering Hardy's cameo as Venom meaningless since it was only a brief appearance to leave behind a piece in Peter's universe. Another possibility for the MCU is if Spider-Man 4 occurs in Phase 7 and incorporates the Symbiote storyline following The Multiverse Saga. The world will have to wait and see whether Holland's Spider-Man receives his black costume upgrade before or during Avengers: Secret Wars.