Venom (2018) is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, it introduces Eddie Brock (played by Tom Hardy), an investigative journalist whose life takes a drastic turn when he becomes the host of an alien symbiote named Venom. The plot begins with Eddie investigating unethical experiments conducted by the Life Foundation, led by Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed). During a break-in at the foundation, Eddie is exposed to the Venom symbiote, which bonds with him, granting him superhuman abilities but also a dual personality. Initially, Eddie struggles to control the violent tendencies of the symbiote. However, as their relationship evolves, Venom and Eddie form an unlikely partnership to stop Carlton Drake, who plans to unleash another symbiote, Riot, to bring an alien invasion to Earth. The film combines action, humor, and elements of horror, standing out for its portrayal of the antihero dynamic between Eddie and Venom. Despite mixed reviews from critics, it was a box-office success and has spawned sequels, including Venom: Let There Be Carnage and the upcoming Venom: The Last Dance.