Our take
Venom: The Last Dance is a PG-13 superhero action comedy about Eddie and Venom on the run from hunters and a deadly creature. Expect symbiote fights, blood mist, frequent profanity, tequila-fueled party scenes, and jumpy monster set pieces. The tone stays jokey rather than grim, but the body count and language push it past younger kids. Best for teens who already follow the Venom series
Uplifting themes
Partnership and sacrifice themes run through the symbiote bond Eddie keeps trying to protect innocents despite his outlaw status
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Symbiote brawls, blood mist, shooting threats, and alien creature attac…
Symbiote brawls, blood mist, shooting threats, and alien creature attacks throughout
Language Frequent s-word, f-word, b-word, and hell during chases and banter
Frequent s-word, f-word, b-word, and hell during chases and banter
Sex / nudity Crude nudity joke in dialogue; no explicit sex scenes noted
Crude nudity joke in dialogue; no explicit sex scenes noted
Drugs / alcohol Tequila partying, drunk jokes, and hangover complaints
Tequila partying, drunk jokes, and hangover complaints
Frightening Hell-creature hunts and symbiote horror beats may startle younger viewe…
Hell-creature hunts and symbiote horror beats may startle younger viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Blood spray and gunfire in comic-book action; gore stays stylized
Blood spray and gunfire in comic-book action; gore stays stylized
Dangerous behaviour Road stunts and symbiote powers look fun without real-world safety
Road stunts and symbiote powers look fun without real-world safety
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling Brief Las Vegas casino dress-code mention
Brief Las Vegas casino dress-code mention
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Eddie and Venom share one body but disagree often. How do partners compromise under pressure?
- Superhero movies mix comedy with danger. When does humor make violence feel lighter?