‘Venom: The Last Dance’ 4K UHD Blu-Ray SteelBook Review – Saying Goodbye To An Unusual Comedic Duo

In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance.

For in-depth thoughts on Venom: The Last Dance, please see my colleague Dom Fisher’s review from its original theatrical release here. 

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Video Quality

The 4K UHD Blu-Ray of Venom: The Last Dance offers a fine uptick in quality over the already splendid accompanying Blu-Ray, maintaining the level of quality we expect from Sony. The HDR/Dolby Vision expands the range of the color spectrum favorably when it comes to vibrancy. Hues have never been more bold or precise in terms of color reproduction. Skin tones appear a splash more natural with forward doses of crisp detail apparent on faces such as stubble. Fine detail is also in rare form with the texture of clothing and the titular symbiote deftly rendered with subtle flourishes. 

This 4K presentation is a beast when it comes to the balance in contrast. Dolby Vision allows for a much mightier command of these differences within the frame with greater depth and finer delineation. Black levels stay deep and inky with fantastic detail even in the somewhat moody lighting conditions. The highlights in the film are likewise more refined with whites pure and balanced and no instances of blooming at play. This is a key benefit when it comes to this format. The visual effects are consistent with previous installments. The Blu-Ray is great, but Sony always impresses when it comes to 4K UHD.  

Audio Quality

This 4K UHD Blu-Ray utilizes a Dolby Atmos track that gives the powerful DTS 5.1 Master Audio track from the Blu-Ray a more formidable expansion. From the very beginning, the film taps into nearly all of the surround speakers consistently from the character-driven moments and the numerous action sequences. The deployment of the height channels aids the soundscape as the environment opens up in a much more three-dimensional manner. The effects in the low end from the subwoofer dig deep and get the room shaking. 

Dialogue is crisp and clear without ever getting overwhelmed by the music or sound effects. The film is immensely satisfying when it comes to the score and soundtrack, and this track permeates the room in a way that is effective. Atmospheric sound effects are rendered precisely within the mix so that directionality is never in question. The film has been provided with a track that perfectly achieves its sonic ambitions. Optional English, English SDH, and numerous other subtitles are provided. 

Special Features

• Venomous Laughs, Outtakes & Bloopers: A two-and-a-half-minute collection of flubbed and forgotten lines, laughing fits, goofing around, cursing and more that makes for an amusing time. 

• Author Of Mayhem – From Writer to Director: A six-minute look at the new director who has been with the franchise since the beginning. 

• Venom Unleashed – The Action & Stunts: A nearly six-minute featurette which takes a look at the creation of key action moments and more. 

• Bonded In Chaos – Tom Hardy: A six-minute look at the unique traits that Tom Hardy brought to this role and his collaboration with director Kelly Marcel. 

• Venom’s Inner Circle: A nearly seven-minute piece that explores the new and returning faces in this final outing. 

• Brock Bottom – Mrs. Chen Interview: A three-minute faux news interview with the one and only Mrs. Chen. 

• Savor The Last Bite – The Venom Legacy: A five-minute reflection on the journey over this trilogy. 

• Deleted & Extended Scenes: Seven scenes of unused material totaling nearly 13 minutes which features some scenes with unfinished special effects. 

• Select Scene Previs: Three scenes are shown with comparisons between early renderings and their final form which helps you appreciate all the details that go into certain moments. 

• • Airplane (1:38)

• • Desert (1:14)

• • Lab Attack (2:00)

• “One Last Dance” – Tom Morello x Grandson: A two-and-a-half minute music video is provided. 

• Previews 

Final Thoughts

Venom: The Last Dance serves as a satisfying conclusion to this superhero trilogy by putting the primary focus on the dynamic between Eddie and Venom. This unusual pair has a hilarious dynamic that manages to feel fresh and inventive even three films deep. The actual plot of this outing is not really too memorable, but fans should mostly get what they want out of a Venom movie with this finale. These films were never exceptional, but they were fun enough to anchor a standalone corner of the Spider-Man universe. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has released a 4K UHD Blu-Ray featuring an excellent A/V presentation and a nice selection of special features in a gorgeous SteelBook package, Recommended 

Venom: The Last Dance is currently available to purchase on 4K UHD Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital. 

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.