Watch Sony's Spider-Man Universe in release order: Venom (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), Morbius (2022), Madame Web (2024), Venom: The Last Dance (2024) and Kraven the Hunter (2024). Only the three Venom films tell one story; Morbius, Madame Web and Kraven stand alone and can be skipped.
- Titles
- 6
- Films
- 6
- Watch time
- 11 hours
- Box office
- $2.17 billion
- Avg IMDb
- 5.5
Sony Spider-Man Universe movies in release order
Here is every Sony Spider-Man Universe title in the order it came out, 2018 to 2024: 6 films. Optional entries are marked; you can skip them on a first watch.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venom | 2018 | Film | 1h 52m | 6.6 |
| 2 | Venom: Let There Be Carnage | 2021 | Film | 1h 37m | 5.9 |
| 3 | Morbius optional | 2022 | Film | 1h 45m | 5.1 |
| 4 | Madame Web optional | 2024 | Film | 1h 57m | 4.1 |
| 5 | Venom: The Last Dance | 2024 | Film | 1h 49m | 6 |
| 6 | Kraven the Hunter optional | 2024 | Film | 2h 7m | 5.5 |
Sony Spider-Man Universe timeline: movies in chronological order
The same titles in story order, by when they take place, with the year or era each one is set in.
| # | Title | Set in | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madame Web | 2003 | 2024 |
| 2 | Venom | 2018 | 2018 |
| 3 | Venom: Let There Be Carnage | 2019 | 2021 |
| 4 | Morbius | Present day | 2022 |
| 5 | Kraven the Hunter | Present day | 2024 |
| 6 | Venom: The Last Dance | Present day | 2024 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
Release order and story order disagree on 6 titles here. In release order you start with Venom (2018); in story order you start with Madame Web, set in 2003, which came out 6 years later.
First time through, watch in release order. That is how the twists, returning characters and callbacks were built to land, and later entries assume you have seen the earlier ones. On a rewatch, try story order. It turns the Sony Spider-Man Universe into one continuous story and makes the prequels play as setup instead of backstory.
Where to start
Start with Venom and go in release order, skipping the 3 optional titles on the first pass.
The essentials are 3 titles and about 5 hours, 52% less than the full run.
The three highest rated: Venom (6.6), Venom: The Last Dance (6), and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (5.9).
Every Sony Spider-Man Universe movie, explained
One entry per title in release order: what it is about, why it matters to the bigger story, who is in it and how it did.
No. 01 · 2018 · Film · 1h 52m · 2nd in story order
Venom
Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.
Why it matters: Tom Hardy's Venom, in Sony's own universe.
- Starring
- Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, and Riz Ahmed
- Director
- Ruben Fleischer
- Box office
- $856 million on a $116 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 31%
No. 02 · 2021 · Film · 1h 37m · 3rd in story order
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
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.
Why it matters: Carnage; its credits scene links to the MCU.
- Starring
- Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, and Michelle Williams
- Director
- Andy Serkis
- Box office
- $507 million on a $110 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 58%
No. 03 · 2022 · Film · 1h 45m · 4th in story order · optional
Morbius
Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder, and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Michael Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. What at first appears to be a radical success soon reveals itself to be a remedy potentially worse than the disease.
Why it matters: A Sony villain film; optional.
- Starring
- Jared Leto, Matt Smith, and Adria Arjona
- Director
- Daniel Espinosa
- Box office
- $168 million on a $75 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 5.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 15%
No. 04 · 2024 · Film · 1h 57m · 1st in story order · optional
Madame Web
Forced to confront revelations about her past, paramedic Cassandra Webb forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures...if they can all survive a deadly present.
Why it matters: A Sony spin-off without Spider-Man; optional.
- Starring
- Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, and Isabela Merced
- Director
- SJ Clarkson
- Box office
- $100 million on a $80 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 4.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 10%
No. 05 · 2024 · Film · 1h 49m · 6th in story order
Venom: The Last Dance
Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.
Why it matters: Ends Tom Hardy's Venom trilogy.
- Starring
- Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Juno Temple
- Director
- Kelly Marcel
- Box office
- $479 million on a $120 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6 · Rotten Tomatoes 40%
No. 06 · 2024 · Film · 2h 7m · 5th in story order · optional
Kraven the Hunter
Kraven Kravinoff's complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
Why it matters: A Sony villain film; optional.
- Starring
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, and Fred Hechinger
- Director
- J.C. Chandor
- Box office
- $62 million on a $130 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 15%
Sony Spider-Man Universe box office and budgets
The 6 Sony Spider-Man Universe films with reported numbers have grossed $2.17 billion worldwide on about $631 million in combined budgets, roughly 3.4 times what they cost. The biggest is Venom at $856 million, 39% of the franchise's total on its own, followed by Venom: Let There Be Carnage ($507 million) and Venom: The Last Dance ($479 million).
Measured against what it cost, the best return belongs to Venom, which made 7.4 times its $116 million budget. The weakest was Kraven the Hunter at 48% of its $130 million budget. As a rule of thumb, a film needs about two and a half times its budget at the box office to cover marketing and the theaters' cut.
The best and worst rated Sony Spider-Man Universe movies
Across 6 rated titles, the Sony Spider-Man Universe averages 5.5 on IMDb. The top of the list is Venom at 6.6, then Venom: The Last Dance (6) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (5.9). At the bottom: Madame Web (4.1) and Morbius (5.1).
- Venom6.6 · RT 31%
- Venom: The Last Dance6 · RT 40%
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage5.9 · RT 58%
- Kraven the Hunter5.5 · RT 15%
- Morbius5.1 · RT 15%
- Madame Web4.1 · RT 10%
Who appears in the most Sony Spider-Man Universe movies
Tom Hardy leads with 3 appearances as Eddie Brock and Venom, ahead of Peggy Lu (3) and Michelle Williams (2). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hardy | Eddie Brock / Venom | 3 | Venom (2018) to Venom: The Last Dance (2024) |
| Peggy Lu | Mrs. Chen | 3 | Venom (2018) to Venom: The Last Dance (2024) |
| Michelle Williams | Anne Weying | 2 | Venom (2018) to Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) |
| Reid Scott | Dr. Dan Lewis | 2 | Venom (2018) to Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) |
| Woody Harrelson | Cletus Kasady / Carnage | 2 | Venom (2018) to Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) |
| Stephen Graham | Detective Mulligan | 2 | Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) to Venom: The Last Dance (2024) |
Sony Spider-Man Universe directors and creators
6 filmmakers have directed or created the Sony Spider-Man Universe.
- Ruben FleischerVenom (2018)
- Andy SerkisVenom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
- Daniel EspinosaMorbius (2022)
- SJ ClarksonMadame Web (2024)
- Kelly MarcelVenom: The Last Dance (2024)
- J.C. ChandorKraven the Hunter (2024)
How long it takes to watch every Sony Spider-Man Universe movie
All 6 titles add up to 11 hours. That is about 6 two-hour evenings, or 2 days of ten-hour binges. The essentials cut it to 5 hours. The longest film is Kraven the Hunter at 2h 7m.
The 4 best rated films: Venom, Venom: The Last Dance, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and Kraven the Hunter.
Everything takes about 2 weeks; the essentials about 6 days.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Which Sony Spider-Man Universe movies can you skip?
3 titles can go without losing the main story. They are side stories, spin-offs or entries the later films ignore. Dropping them saves 6 hours.
- Madame Web2024 · Film · 1h 57m · optionalA Sony spin-off without Spider-Man; optional.
- Morbius2022 · Film · 1h 45m · optionalA Sony villain film; optional.
- Kraven the Hunter2024 · Film · 2h 7m · optionalA Sony villain film; optional.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Sony Spider-Man Universe movies in?
Watch Sony's Spider-Man Universe in release order: Venom (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), Morbius (2022), Madame Web (2024), Venom: The Last Dance (2024) and Kraven the Hunter (2024). Only the three Venom films tell one story; Morbius, Madame Web and Kraven stand alone and can be skipped.
How many Sony Spider-Man Universe movies and shows are there?
There are 6 titles in the Sony Spider-Man Universe franchise: 6 films and 0 series, released from 2018 to 2024.
How long does it take to watch all the Sony Spider-Man Universe movies?
About 11 hours for all 6 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (3 titles) take about 5 hours.
What is the first Sony Spider-Man Universe title in chronological order?
Madame Web, set in 2003. In release order the first is Venom (2018).
Which Sony Spider-Man Universe titles can I skip?
Madame Web, Morbius, and Kraven the Hunter. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.
What is the best Sony Spider-Man Universe movie?
By IMDb score, Venom (2018) at 6.6, followed by Venom: The Last Dance at 6.
What is the highest-grossing Sony Spider-Man Universe movie?
Venom (2018), with $856 million worldwide. The Sony Spider-Man Universe films have made $2.17 billion in total.
Who has appeared in the most Sony Spider-Man Universe movies?
Tom Hardy, in 3 of them as Eddie Brock.
What is the longest Sony Spider-Man Universe movie?
Kraven the Hunter, at 2h 7m.
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