Alongside the release of a new international trailer for Sony’s upcoming comic book adaptationMorbius, lead star Jared Leto has also provided a new promotional video in which he discusses the movie, and even hints atMorbiusbeing linked with a certain wise-cracking webslinger. While there have been clues regarding the movie’s link with the MCU’sSpider-Man, both subtle and not-so-subtle, this is the first time that Leto himself has addressed the character’s role in the “expanding universe”.
“In the film, I play anew Marvel characterthat attempts to cure his lifelong blood design with experimental science. In the process, I turn into a living vampire. That’s a little bit about what’s going on, and I think it’s going to be a fun one and I can’t wait for you guys to see it. It’s an exciting role in an expanding universe, there’s a lot for us to look forward to.”
WhileJared Letodoes not nameSpider-Manspecifically, the initial trailer forMorbiushas already spoiled the arrival of Michael Keaton’sSpider-Man: Homecomingvillain, Adrian Toomes AKA The Vulture, which in itself ties this world to that of at least some part of the MCU. If that weren’t already enough, there is even a shot of Leto’s Michael Morbius walking past a large piece of graffiti depicting Spidey in all his glory.
To add even more weight to the speculation, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has previously revealed that the new deal between Disney and Sony Pictures allowsSpider-Manto “cross cinematic universes” saying, “Spider-Man is a powerful icon and hero whose story crosses all ages and audiences around the globe. He also happens to be the only hero with thesuperpower to cross cinematic universes, so as Sony continues to develop their own Spidey-verse you never know what surprises the future might hold.”
Along with the persistent rumors and the supposed recent reveal thatSpider-Man 3will feature various villains and even previousSpider-Manincarnations in the upcoming MCU sequel, surely it can only be a matter of time before Morbius and Tom Holland’sSpider-Mancome face-to-face on screen, perhaps with a little of Tom Hardy’sVenomthrown in for good measure. Add Mahershala Ali’sBladeto proceedings as well as and suddenly audience’s pulses will be racing so fast that movie theaters are going to need paramedics on standby.
Morbiusfollows, “One of Marvel’s most compelling and conflicted characters comes to the big screen as Oscar winnerJared Leto transforms into the enigmatic antihero, Michael Morbius. Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder, and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. What at first appears to be a radical success soon reveals itself to be a remedy potentially worse than the disease.”
Directed by Daniel Espinosa,Morbiusstars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius alongside Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson.Morbiusis scheduled to be released on June 05, 2025, after being delayed from an initial July 2020 date due to the ongoing global situation. Leto hinted a shared universe during a promotional video that was released alongside the new international trailer that comes to us courtesy ofSony Pictures Movies.
