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Is Venom Breaking Through Marvel’s Dominance? Analyzing the Rising Toxic Instagram Star’s Impact on the MCU In the ever-evolving landscape of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), spectacle, loyalty, and established heroes have long reigned supreme. But beyond the glossy battles and brooding legacy, a darker force is quietly challenging Hollywood’s king of superheroes: Venom—and with it, the question of whether this toxic antihero is truly breaking through Marvel’s carefully curated dominance. ### The Rise of Venom: From Comic Antihero to Cinematic Powerhouse Originating as a villainous symbiote-generated character in Spider-Man’s shadow universe, Venom first captivated fans in Tube (2018) and later exploded as the central antagonist—and unlikely ally—in Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021). Played by Tom Hardy, Venom merged ferocity, empathy, and unpredictable depth, delivering a performance that resonated far beyond comic book purists.