IMDb 5.9 2021 HD

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

2021
Action Adventure Science Fiction
97 min PG-13 USA
6.752 / 10
5.9 IMDB

After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Brian Smrz / Max Sturgeon / K.C. Hodenfield / Andy Serkis
Starring
Tom Hardy / Woody Harrelson / Michelle Williams / Naomie Harris / Reid Scott / Stephen Graham / Peggy Lu / Sian Webber

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

chaotic fun brutal unhinged entertaining dark humour action-packed visceral flawed promising disappointing over-the-top

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 31, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Despite a promising setup and a committed performance from Tom Hardy, Venom: Let There Be Carnage falters in its execution. The promised escalation of stakes with the introduction of Carnage, played with unsettling glee by Woody Harrelson, feels…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Venom: Let There Be Carnage offers a more streamlined and focused narrative than its predecessor, primarily by honing in on the central conflict between Eddie/Venom and Carnage. Tom Hardy continues to be the film's anchor, selling the bizarre…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This sequel is a glorious, unashamedly R-rated romp that understands exactly what audiences want from a Venom film. The symbiotic relationship between Eddie and Venom is the heart of the movie, crackling with a unique brand of banter…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 31, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While Venom: Let There Be Carnage amps up the action and introduces a compelling villain in Woody Harrelson's Carnage, it struggles to evolve beyond its predecessor's formula. Tom Hardy remains committed, but the constant quipping between Eddie and…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Venom: Let There Be Carnage delivers a heaping dose of chaotic fun, doubling down on the gonzo energy that made the first film a cult hit. Tom Hardy is clearly relishing his dual role, his chemistry with the…

FAQs

Absolutely. This sequel directly follows Eddie Brock's journey as the host for the alien symbiote, Venom. The narrative centres on their evolving, often contentious, relationship as they face a new, terrifying threat. Their partnership is tested as they navigate the challenges presented by Carnage, exploring the complexities of their shared existence and the moral quandaries they encounter.