Tom Hardy's Venom is back—and this time, he's made of bricks. LEGO has officially unveiled its first-ever set based on Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU), bringing the iconic symbiote to life in a detailed display model. The announcement comes as a surprise to many, especially since Sony's interconnected franchise was declared dead after Kraven the Hunter flopped. But Venom, the undeniable star of that universe, just won't stay down.
The new LEGO set is a bust of Venom as he appeared in the 2018 film, complete with a removable tongue and sculpted detailing that captures his massive, muscular form. Standing about 6.5 inches tall and comprising 413 pieces, it retails for $49.99. The set also includes a Venom minifigure modeled on his original movie look. While Venom has appeared in LEGO products before, this marks the first time the company has produced a set specifically tied to Sony's Spider-Man Universe—a milestone for a franchise that never quite found its footing.
Venom was a massive success for Sony, earning over $856 million worldwide in 2018 and spawning two sequels. The trilogy grossed more than $1.8 billion collectively, making Eddie Brock the standout character of Sony's attempt to build a Spider-Man universe without Spider-Man. Meanwhile, other SSU entries like Morbius, Madame Web, and Kraven the Hunter each grossed less than $175 million. It's no wonder Venom is the one getting the LEGO treatment.
This LEGO release arrives just as Sony shifts its focus back to Spider-Man himself. Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31, and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is scheduled for 2027. For more on what's coming, check out our essential Spider-Man comics to read before Brand New Day. And with a piece of symbiote left behind at the end of No Way Home, it's likely Venom will return to the MCU sooner rather than later.
Whether this LEGO set signals more merchandise from Sony's now-defunct cinematic universe remains to be seen. But for now, fans can celebrate the fact that the SSU finally has an official LEGO set—even if it arrives years after the franchise itself ended. It's a fitting tribute to a character who, against all odds, became the heart of Sony's Spider-Verse.
For more on the future of Spider-Man, don't miss our coverage of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's MCU timeline and Tom Holland on the darker, lonelier Peter Parker.
