10 Villains Perfect for a 'Venom' Sequel

Venom is a movie without a critical consensus, with reactions ranging from utter delight to outright dismissal. Most critics are falling somewhere in the middle though, appreciating key elements like Tom Hardy's performance as Eddie Brock and the strange nature of the symbiotic hero, even if other bits fall flat. One thing that cannot be denied is that in a market saturated with superhero movies, there has been nothing like Venom in recent years.

There's a decent probability that the film's idiosyncratic appeal, Venom's steady popularity since the 1990s, and Sony's dedication to creating their own superhero universe will lead to a sequel. If that is in the cards, then it leaves one very big question to be answered first: who will be the bad guy? While Sony seemingly cannot include Tom Holland's incarnation of Spider-Man, they still have access to just about every other important character in Spider-Man's history, and that provides a lot of options.

We have sifted through the various villains, anti-heroes, and others from Spider-Man comics who would make a perfect fit for antagonistic roles in a Venom sequel. Some of the foes might even garner a more consistent acclaim for this strange, new franchise.

SPOILER WARNING: Don't read any further if you have not already seen Venom.