Venom
“The world has enough superheroes.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-31
Top Cast
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Tom Hardy
Eddie Brock / Venom
Michelle Williams
Anne Weying
Riz Ahmed
Carlton Drake / Riot
Scott Haze
Security Chief Roland Treece
Reid Scott
Dr. Dan Lewis
Jenny Slate
Dr. Dora Skirth
Melora Walters
Homeless Woman Maria
Woody Harrelson
Cletus Kasady / Carnage
Peggy Lu
Mrs. Chen
Malcolm C. Murray
Lewis Donate
Sope Aluko
Dr. Collins
Wayne Péré
Dr. Emerson
Michelle Lee
Malaysia EMT / Riot Host
Kurt Yue
Mission Control Translator
Chris O'Hara
Astronaut J. J. Jameson III
Emilio Rivera
Lobby Guard Richard
Amelia Young
Allie
Ariadne Joseph
Eddie's TV Producer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysLos Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 11, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 18, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$116M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$856.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.38x
+$740.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruben Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner, Kelly Marcel
- Original Score
- Ludwig Göransson
- Original Title
- Venom
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $116M
- Worldwide Gross
- $856.1M
- Production Studios
- Matt Tolmach Productions, Pascal Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Tencent Pictures, Arad Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruben Fleischer
Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner, Kelly Marcel, David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane
Ludwig Göransson
Matthew Libatique, Igor Meglic, Greg Baldi
Maryann Brandon, Alan Baumgarten
Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, Howard Chen, Stan Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Rosenberg
Screenplay
Jeff Pinkner
Screenplay
Avi Arad
Producer
Matt Tolmach
Producer
Amy Pascal
Producer
Ruben Fleischer
Director
Kelly Marcel
Screenplay
Kelli Jones
Costume Design
Matthew Libatique
Director of Photography
Ludwig Göransson
Original Music Composer
Andy Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Jack Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Maryann Brandon
Editor
Alan Baumgarten
Editor
Oliver Scholl
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Venom.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Venom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Venom about?
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.
Who directed Venom?
Venom was directed by Ruben Fleischer.
Who stars in Venom?
The principal cast of Venom includes Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Scott Haze, Reid Scott.
When was Venom released and how long is it?
Venom was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Venom?
Venom had a reported production budget of $116M and grossed $856.1M at the worldwide box office (7.38 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Venom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Venom was composed by Ludwig Göransson.
Is Venom based on a book or true story?
Venom is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Michelinie", Characters: "Todd McFarlane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Venom?
Venom holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).