Tom Hardy’s $478M Sci-Fi Alien Movie Is Ruling on Streaming 

A sci-fi comic book film led by Tom Hardy is gaining strong traction on streaming, with the movie climbing the global charts. The third film in a popular Marvel franchise, it has emerged as one of the most-watched movies on Amazon Prime Video. Its current performance highlights the film’s continued reach beyond its theatrical run.

Venom: The Last Dance is trending on global streaming

Venom: The Last Dance is currently performing strongly on streaming platforms, securing a spot among the most-watched movies worldwide. Data from FlixPatrol shows that the film ranked sixth on the Top Movies list on Amazon Prime Video as of April 29, 2026, placing it ahead of several other releases on the platform. This includes Mercy, Sarah’s Oil, Greenland 2: Migration, and Ballerina.

Directed by Kelly Marcel, the film was released in the United States on October 25, 2024. It serves as the third installment in the Venom series. The story follows Eddie Brock and Venom as they are forced into hiding while being pursued by both a military operation and creatures from Venom’s home world. Their situation becomes more complex as they are targeted by a dangerous entity known as a Xenophage. Meanwhile, a government agency called Imperium attempts to capture and control symbiotes.

As the story unfolds, multiple forces intersect, including the involvement of Patrick Mulligan. The film builds toward a high-stakes confrontation as Eddie and Venom face threats from both human and alien sides. The film features Tom Hardy in the lead role. Others include Chiwetel Ejiofor as General Rex Strickland, Juno Temple as Dr. Theodora “Teddy” Paine, Rhys Ifans as Martin Moon, Stephen Graham as Patrick Mulligan, and Peggy Lu as Mrs. Chen, among others.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a critics’ score of 40%. Meanwhile, the audience rating stands at 79%, indicating a stronger response from viewers. Allison Rose of Flick Direct reported, “Hardy brilliantly portrays Eddie and Venom as they meld into one, creating a dynamic duo that makes the Venom films engaging and entertaining to watch.” It notably grossed $478 million worldwide.

Source: Comingsoon.net