Rumors are circulating that the symbiote left behind in Spider-Man: No Way Home will finally find its host in the MCU. With fans speculating about whether the debut will happen in a future Spider-Man film or the universe-altering Avengers: Secret Wars, all eyes are on who might be the first to become Venom.
The one thing we know for sure is that the Venom symbiote is in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the post-credits scene of Spider-Man: No Way Home, a small piece of the black alien goo was left behind in the MCU after Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock was returned to his own universe. This crucial plot point confirms that the symbiote is indeed present and just waiting to find a host.
The speculation has been heavily fueled by recent teases from actor Michael Mando, who appeared as Mac Gargan in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Mando has been posting cryptic images on social media, including a close-up of a Scorpion action figure and comic art featuring both Scorpion and Venom tangled in webs. These posts have led fans to believe he could finally suit up as the villain Scorpion in a future Spider-Man film. This has raised the question of whether he could also become the first host for the symbiote in the MCU, as you can see below:
The Symbiote’s Comic Roots and First Host
This storyline is a direct homage to the symbiote’s comic book origin. It began in the original Secret Wars event. In the 1984 limited series, Spider-Man’s suit was damaged on an alien planet called Battleworld. He searched for a new costume. Instead, a strange black substance coated him. This substance gave him enhanced powers and was the symbiote. It later returned to Earth with Peter Parker, who eventually rejected it.
Now we must ask: who will be the symbiote’s first host? Some speculate Mando’s Scorpion could be the host. A more popular rumor suggests Peter Parker will become the host in Secret Wars. Spider-Man first bonded with the symbiote in the original comic storyline. This true-to-the-source moment would thrill fans.
Venom’s Connection to the MCU
All symbiotes are connected by a vast “hive mind.” This is an intriguing detail. It gives them access to knowledge from across the multiverse. This hive mind is the reason Venom was pulled into the MCU. The hive mind contained the memories of another symbiote, one that had bonded with a Spider-Man in a different universe. The small piece of symbiote left behind is not a blank slate. It knows Spider-Man’s identity and abilities, ready to fight him in a way no other villain has before.
Tom Hardy’s Clarification
Online reports speculate Tom Hardy could return as Venom in a final appearance. Hardy is vocal about his feelings on the role. While he stated the recent film was “the last dance” for the trilogy, he added that he would “play them any time.” The actor has a strong fondness for the characters and also feels a “sense of obligation and responsibility” to them. However, he told The Hollywood Reporter, “The trilogy is now over and it didn’t happen.” This suggests a crossover with him in the role has passed. He is closing the door on the idea of his version of Venom meeting Tom Holland’s Spider-Man.
The Multiverse and Future of Venom
The introduction of Venom in the MCU would be exciting for fans. The consensus is that the symbiote will debut in Avengers: Secret Wars. This leaves a lot undecided. The biggest question is who the first host will be. Could it be a new character like Michael Mando’s Scorpion, or perhaps the hero himself, Peter Parker? Could Tom Hardy’s Venom from another universe make a final appearance? The path is unclear, but a showdown is sure to happen.
The multiverse is a key part of the current MCU storyline. In Secret Wars, heroes and villains will come together from different realities. The symbiote’s presence, having crossed from another universe, fits this framework perfectly. This storytelling device allows for a new take on a classic character without disrupting the established history of the MCU.
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