Now a trilogy, the "Venom" movies have a distinct tone for Marvel-derived products, neither somber nor self-referential. That's largely due to its star's input.

"What's really interesting is that you care that much to really look into it. It's cool," he said of the fan theories.

Venom: The Last Dance has been billed as the final installment in the Venom franchise, but what are the chances of a fourquel? The Last Dance picks up in the aftermath of Venom: Let There Be Carnage and Spider-Man: No Way Home,