Sony Pictures is developing an animated Venom movie, with directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein attached following their success with Final Destination: Bloodlines. Tom Hardy is expected to be involved in some capacity, though details remain unclear. The project is in early stages, with no writer or plot announced yet.
Sony Pictures Animation has greenlit an animated feature centered on the Venom character, tapping Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to direct. The duo recently helmed Final Destination: Bloodlines, which grossed over $317 million worldwide and marked the highest-earning entry in New Line's horror franchise. This success has propelled them to multiple projects, including co-writing Gremlins 3 with Chris Columbus for a 2027 release, alongside executive producer Steven Spielberg.
The Venom franchise, originating from Marvel Comics where the character was created by Bill Michelinie and Todd McFarlane in 1988's Amazing Spider-Man No. 300, follows investigative journalist Eddie Brock bonding with an alien symbiote. It debuted in live-action with the 2018 film directed by Ruben Fleischer, starring Tom Hardy as Brock, which earned $856 million globally. Sequels Venom: Let There Be Carnage in 2021 and Venom: The Last Dance in 2024 followed, with the series collectively surpassing $1.8 billion in box office receipts despite mixed critical reception.
Producers Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach are anticipated to return, mirroring their roles in the live-action films. Hardy, who portrayed the character across three movies, will contribute creatively, potentially as a voice actor or producer, according to sources. No specifics on the storyline have been disclosed, and Sony is currently seeking writers and pitches. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the development on February 20, 2026.
This animated venture aligns with Sony's prior successes in the genre, such as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel. Lipovsky and Stein are represented by Verve, Ground Control, and Lichter Grossman.
