The darkness is coming. The first official trailer for Venom 4: King in Black has just been released, and Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock in a thrilling continuation of the Venom saga. This time, Eddie and his symbiote counterpart, Venom, are facing their greatest threat yet: Knull, the god of the symbiotes, whose arrival threatens to engulf the world in darkness and chaos.

Directed by Andy Serkis (Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle), Venom 4: King in Black (2025) explores the origins of the symbiotes and their connection to the terrifying cosmic entity, Knull. As Eddie and Venom try to survive in a world where they are constantly hunted, they must confront a new wave of monstrous symbiotes, leading to an epic showdown with an ancient, god-like force that seeks to bring about the end of everything.

The teaser opens with Eddie Brock (Hardy) standing in the shadows of a desolate city, his face grim as he looks at the chaos unfolding around him. The ominous sound of a cosmic rumble fills the air as he turns to Venom, who speaks in his signature voice: “We’ve fought them all, Eddie. But this… this is something else.”

Key moments from the trailer include:

• Eddie Brock’s continuing struggle, as he tries to control the powerful and chaotic symbiote inside him, balancing his humanity with the monstrous nature of Venom, who now faces the ultimate test against a god-like enemy

• The arrival of Knull, a dark and ancient force who is revealed to be the creator of the symbiotes and the ultimate villain in the Venom saga. His power is so immense that it threatens to obliterate entire worlds, starting with Earth

• Venom’s true origins are explored, revealing shocking truths about his connection to Knull and the symbiote species, as Eddie and Venom uncover their shared past and realize they are tied to a cosmic war that is centuries old

• A devastating symbiote battle, where Venom faces off against Knull’s forces, including terrifying new symbiote monsters that have been corrupted by Knull’s darkness, leading to high-stakes, brutal fights in the streets of New York City

• Eddie’s emotional journey, as he struggles with his loyalty to Venom, grappling with the idea that the symbiote he’s been fighting alongside may have a darker, more destructive purpose than he ever imagined

• A mysterious ally: Eddie and Venom team up with a rogue group of former symbiote hosts who are fighting against Knull’s army, including Roxanne (played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw), a scientist who has her own tragic connection to Knull and the symbiotes

• A thrilling cosmic showdown, where Eddie and Venom must confront Knull in his true form, an otherworldly creature of pure darkness, in an epic battle that stretches across the heavens and shakes the fabric of reality itself

• Venom’s power evolves, as the symbiote taps into new, terrifying abilities that push both Eddie and Venom beyond their limits, leading to a transformation that will change them both forever

• A shocking cliffhanger, where Knull reveals his ultimate plan to erase all life from the universe, setting the stage for a final confrontation that will determine whether Eddie and Venom can save the Earth or if they will become pawns in Knull’s apocalyptic design

The film promises to deliver an electrifying mix of cosmic horror, high-octane action, and deep emotional stakes, with Hardy’s portrayal of Eddie Brock continuing to evolve as he faces the darkness both within and around him. The arrival of Knull raises the stakes to an unprecedented level, making Venom 4: King in Black the most thrilling entry yet in the Venom franchise.

Social media is already buzzing with excitement, with hashtags like #Venom4, #KingInBlack, and #SymbioteWar trending across platforms worldwide.

Venom 4: King in Black is set to hit theaters on July 16, 2025, with a global IMAX release for an epic, immersive experience that will take fans to new heights of cosmic horror and action.

One symbiote. One world. And a battle to save it from an ancient evil. 🖤💥