Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein Craft ‘Venom’ Animated Movie
Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are set to direct an animated movie centered on the iconic character Venom for Sony Pictures. This exciting development follows their recent success with “Final Destination: Bloodlines.”
About the Animated Venom Movie
As of now, specific details regarding the plot remain undisclosed and there is no writer attached. However, it is anticipated that Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach will return as producers for this animated venture. They have been involved with the live-action Venom films that were highly successful.
Background of the Venom Franchise
- The Venom franchise began with Ruben Fleischer’s 2018 film “Venom.”
- It highlights Eddie Brock, an investigative journalist, who becomes Venom after merging with an alien symbiote.
- The character made his first appearance in “Amazing Spider-Man No. 300,” published in 1988.
- Before Tom Hardy took on the role, Venom was portrayed by Topher Grace in “Spider-Man 3.”
Venom stands out as the most successful of Sony’s stand-alone Spider-Man adaptations. The original “Venom” film grossed over $856 million globally and led to two sequels: “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” in 2021 and “Venom: The Last Dance,” scheduled for 2024.
Directorial Success of Lipovsky and Stein
Prior to taking on the Venom animated project, Lipovsky and Stein made headlines with “Final Destination: Bloodlines.” This film became the highest-grossing installment in the series, earning more than $317 million at the global box office. Their recent success has paved the way for new projects, including a new “Gremlins” film, “The Earthling” at Columbia Pictures, “Long Lost” at Universal, and “The Traveler” at Paramount.
The Hollywood Reporter was the first to break the news about the animated Venom project. Fans eagerly await further details on this promising film, as well as updates on the creative teams involved.
