Sony’sMorbiuswas originally slated to be released in theatres in summer 2020 but has now been delayed for the third time. The highly anticipated Marvel vampire film, which stars Jared Leto in the title role, will now premiere on January 28 of 2022.
Morbiuswas directed by Daniel Espinosa (Safe House,Life) and is based on the Marvel Comics character with the same name. Morbius the Living Vampire/ Dr. Michael Morbius was created by writer Roy Thomas and penciler Gil Kane and first appeared in 1971’sThe Amazing Spider-Man#101. The blood-thirsting antihero notably opposed Spider-Man, the Human Torch, and the original X-Men. Morbius is a pseudo-vampire who does not possess all the powers and weaknesses of a traditional supernatural vampire.
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In 2017, Sony Pictures announced thata film adaption ofMorbiuswas in the works. The character previously appeared inSpider-Man: The Animated Series,Ultimate Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Six,anda deleted scene from 1998’sBlade. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless penned the upcoming film’s script, while Matt Tolmach, Avi Arad, and Lucas Foster are serving as producers. In addition to Leto as Michael Morbius, the cast includes Matt Smith as Loxias Crown and Tyrese Gibson. Michael Keaton is reprising his role as Adrian Toomes/Vulture infromSpider-Man: Homecoming.
Morbiuswill center on, Michael, a renowned scientist who attempts to cure himself of a rare blood disease by undergoing an experimental treatment that involves bat DNA. The experiment goes awry, as it causes the Nobel Prize-winning biologist to develop pseudo-vampiric abilities and physical traits.The now year-oldMorbiustrailerrevealed that Leto’s Michael acquired superhuman strength and speed, as well as the ability to fight in pitch darkness. Smith’s Crown will reportedly be one of the villains in the film. The character is also a pseudo-vampire who has traits of both humans and bats.
After wrapping production in June of 2019,Morbius' release date been delayed numerous timesdue to the global pandemic. The film is in the same universe as Sony’sSpider-ManandVenom. Earlier this year,Venom: Let There Be Carnagewas delayed to September 2021. TheVenomsequel is being directed by Andy Serkis and will seeWoody Harrelson star as Carnage, the villainous alter-ego of Cletus Kasady. Meanwhile, Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, and Reid Scott are reprising their roles from the original film.
Morbiusand theVenomfilms are only a part of Sony’s plans for its Universe of Marvel Characters. Other projects in various stages of development include a Kraven the Hunter film and a feature being directed by Olivia Wilde, which isrumored to be a Spider-Woman film.
Morbiusis scheduled to be released in theatres on July 04, 2025.
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