Summary
The voice actor behind Venom inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has potentially alluded to the existence of aVenomspin-off game. The major Insomniac data breach in December 2023 revealed that the studio is planning an interstitial game based on theMarvel’s Spider-Man 2villain, but this may be the first time it has been referenced by someone who would most likely be involved with the project.
The Insomniac leak publicized the entire roadmap of the studio for the next decade, revealing not only huge Marvel projects but also planned releases for the nextRatchet and Clankgame and new IPs. However, one of the more surprising projects on the chart was aVenomspin-off game subtitledLethal Protectorthat was scheduled to release in 2025. The scope of the game is allegedly in line with 2020’sSpider-Man: Miles Morales, and it will likely build up the story for Insomniac’s eventualSpider-Man 3.
The hints for a Venom-centred project did exist before the leak, as the character was briefly playable inSpider-Man 2with his own unique animations, movesets, and finishers. Moreover, voice actor Tony Todd previously let slip thatSpider-Man 2uses only 10% of his lines as Venom. Now, Todd has seemingly alluded to theVenomspin-off in a recent tweet addressed to Peter Parker’s voice actor, Yuri Lowenthal. While wishing Lowenthal well on his birthday, Todd implies that they’ve completed “2 major projects and counting,” one of which is obviouslySpider-Man 2, with the other potentially beingVenom: Lethal Protector.
Venom Voice Actor Has Seemingly Completed Two “Major” Projects Related to Spider-Man
It’s important to distinguish that Todd specifically uses the word “completed,” which possibly suggests that he and Lowenthal have finished their work on the project. If Insomniac is targeting a 2025 release forVenom: Lethal Protector, voice-over work for the game should be completed by now, and Todd’s comment may just be the first tease towards it. What strengthens the notion further is that, apart fromSpider-Man 3and theVenomspin-off, the likelihood of both Venom and Spider-Man appearing in theother leaked Insomniac gamesseems low.
While the reasoning may be sound, this information should still be taken with a grain of salt. Insomniac has yet to confirm the existence of aVenomspin-off title, and the data breach could’ve affected the studio’s release plans. However, the odds are stacking up for Tony Todd’s Venom to make a return sometime beforeSpider-Man 3, and, if the actor’s comments hold true, potentially alongside Yuri Lowenthal’s Peter Parker in some capacity. If a 2025 release is indeed on the table,Venom: Lethal Protectormight be announced at apossible September PlayStation Showcase.
