Tom Hardy enthusiasts, brace yourselves! The much-anticipated third installment in the Venom series now has an official title and an earlier release date, marking a thrilling turn of events for fans worldwide. Directed by Kelly Marcel, the upcoming film titled “Venom: The Last Dance” is set to hit theaters on October 25, Sony announced on Tuesday.

This announcement brings an earlier release, moving up two weeks from its previous date of November 8. Alongside Hardy, the star-studded cast includes Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor, promising an electrifying cinematic experience.

Tom Hardy returns to reprise his role as the enigmatic Marvel character, with Marcel both directing and co-writing the script alongside Hardy himself. The production team, consisting of Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, and Hutch Parker, ensures that this latest venture into the Venom universe maintains its high standards of storytelling and excitement.

Following the success of the 2018 film “Venom” and its sequel “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” in 2021, anticipation for this third installment is palpable. Andy Serkis, who directed the sequel, passes the baton to Marcel, who makes her directorial debut after contributing her talents as a scriptwriter for the previous films.

October seems to be a lucky month for Venom, with this being the third film in the franchise slated for release during the pre-Halloween period. The previous entries proved their mettle at the box office, with the first film surpassing $850 million globally and the sequel crossing the $500 million mark worldwide.

Tom Hardy himself took to Instagram last November to announce the commencement of production on what he referred to as the series’ “last dance.” Despite facing delays due to last year’s actor strike, the team persevered, fueled by their passion for the project and the unwavering support of their dedicated fan base.

“Venom: The Last Dance” marks the latest addition to the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters, promising audiences yet another exhilarating chapter in this captivating saga. As the countdown to October begins, fans can hardly contain their excitement for what’s sure to be a thrilling cinematic spectacle.