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The Spider-Man movie universe seems to be expanding in interesting ways, blurring the lines between different continuities. While Spider-Man is part of the MCU, it appears that there is a separate Spider-Verse with characters like Venom. Sony is embracing this complexity by exploring different characters, such as Morbius, the Living Vampire.
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming movie adaptation of Morbius, starring Jared Leto as Dr. Michael Morbius. The story follows Dr. Morbius, a scientist grappling with a terminal illness who undergoes a risky experiment to find a cure. Instead, he gains vampire-like abilities, including superhuman strength, flight, heightened senses, and a thirst for blood. To prevent himself from succumbing to his darker nature, Morbius must navigate his newfound powers responsibly.
The line between hero and villain will be broken. Watch the new trailer for #MORBIUS, starring @JaredLeto as the enigmatic Marvel legend. See it exclusively in movie theaters this January. pic.com/60YoSNvND8
— Morbius (@MorbiusMovie) November 2, 2021
The film is scheduled for release on January 28, 2022, directed by Daniel Espinosa, with a screenplay by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless. Alongside Leto, the cast includes Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson.
Notably, the trailer hints at a connection to the Venom movies, suggesting that Sony is potentially building its own cinematic universe. The extent of its ties to the MCU remains uncertain, given the complexities of the rights to Spider-Man.
