The skyline of New York burns black in the distance. A monstrous silhouette emerges from the void. And from the ashes of sacrifice, two unlikely heroes—Venom and Spider-Man—stand united against the symbiote god Knull. That’s the promise of Venom 4: King in Black… or at least, the version the internet wants to believe.
But here’s the truth: the trailer that broke the fanbase in July 2025 may not be real. And yet, it may be something even more powerful—a glimpse of what’s coming.
🕷️ The Trailer That Reignited the Darkness
The viral trailer, which quickly amassed millions of views on platforms like YouTube and Facebook, shows Tom Hardy returning as Eddie Brock, battling with inner demons and external apocalypse. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man appears—older, more haunted—joining forces with Venom to stop Knull, a godlike symbiote intent on consuming Earth in eternal darkness.
We see glimpses of chaos in New York, twisted towers covered in alien vines, and a battle that could rival Infinity War in emotional weight. Fans gasp. Rewatch. Share.
But as the credits fade, one chilling question remains: Is it real?
❌ No Studio Confirmation. No Release Date. No Official Word.
Despite the trailer’s cinematic polish and overwhelming fan response, no major studio—Sony, Marvel, or Columbia Pictures—has confirmed the existence of Venom 4: King in Black. Dwayne Johnson’s rumored casting as Knull? Pure fan fiction. The epic Spider-Man/Venom team-up? Not yet greenlit.
Multiple reports confirm: the trailer is a fan-made concept, stitched together using footage from previous films, deepfakes, CGI, and voiceovers powered by AI. It’s stunning. Convincing. But it’s not official.
🔥 Why the Hype Won’t Die
Even though the trailer is unofficial, the excitement it sparks reveals something real. Venom: The Last Dance (2024) ended with high stakes, unresolved arcs, and hints that Knull’s arrival is not the end—but the beginning.
Marvel insiders suggest that Sony is considering expanding the Venomverse, potentially connecting it with Tom Holland’s future Spider-Man 4 (releasing July 2026). This would open the door to Knull’s official introduction—not in Venom 4, but across the wider Marvel multiverse.
Rumors are circulating that Marvel Studios has registered concept art and storyboards related to Knull and the symbiote god’s ancient war—fueling speculation that King in Black may evolve from myth to canon.
👁️ Fan Vision or Foreshadowing?
There’s a powerful truth buried beneath this phenomenon: even fan-made content can shape a studio’s direction. Just as Zack Snyder’s Justice League came to life after a fan campaign, many now wonder—could Venom 4: King in Black become a reality because fans have already made it real in spirit?
Studios are watching. The numbers don’t lie. People want more Venom. More Spider-Man. More mythic darkness.
And they want Knull.
Sometimes, a movie trailer isn’t a promise—it’s a prophecy.
And sometimes, fiction becomes truth… when the world is ready to believe it.