Morbius: How Sonys Living Vampire Is Connected To The MCU – Hype.MY

Its no secret that Disney and Sony both share the rights to the highly lucrative property of Spider-Man. While there have been past instances in which the two major studios have clashed over the character, it seems like those days are long behind them. In fact, Sony and Disney even have plans on creating interconnected film franchises. Ones that are tied (or webbed) to the wall-crawling hero.

In the recent months, theres been buzz about a potential crossover film between Tom Hollands Spider-Man alongside Sonys previous incarnations. There were also rumours about Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield possibly appearing in the film, battling against Jamie Foxxs Electro. That being said, Spider-Man might not be the only character to bridge Sonys Spider-verse with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

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During an introduction of the trailer to fans in Japan, Jared Leto made some very interesting statements. He mentioned that Morbius would play an exciting role in an expanded universe with a lot for all of us to look forward to. Turns out, there is some strong evidence as to how Morbius plays a part in both furthering Sonys Spider-verse and the MCU.

Right off the bat, the official teaser trailer for Morbius gave us a ton of Easter eggs and clues that left our heads spinning. Now, the thing is some of the information were getting can seem like they contradict one another at first. As we continued pouring through the possibilities, we find a very interesting foreshadow of what audiences can come to expect in Morbius. Are you ready? Based on the scene near the end of the teaser, were pretty damn sure that the film does take place within the MCU. Not an alternate version of the universe or a world in the Spider-verse that resembles the MCU. The authentic article itself.

The most compelling evidence for this argument can be found in the aforementioned scene. We hear a disembodied voice talking to Michael Morbius as hes walking down an alleyway. The line goes Michael Morbius, got tired of doing the whole good guy thing huh?. Then, the scene cuts to none other than Michael Keatons Adrian Toomes (aka the Vulture) telling Morbius Whats up, doc?. When we first saw that, our minds were blown.

We needed to verify whether Keaton was actually playing Toomes or whether he was simply playing a minor, unrelated role in the film. Its completely possible that this was just some fun meaningless cameo. Except for the fact that Keaton is wearing the exact same prison clothes in the teaser as he did in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Also, notice the way he talks to Morbius as well. Its clear that Toomes is aware of Morbius existence and not in some weird, cosmic, multiversal way. Its almost as if theyve known each other, or at least Toomes does, prior to their encounter in the teaser.

Clear and shut case, then.

Morbius, despite being a Sony film, is set within Disneys MCU, right? Well, there are some small complications that might throw this into question. We see graffiti mural of Toby Maguires Spider-Man on the wall with the words Murderer spray-painted over it. Damn it Sony, stop playing mind games with us! Normally, wed write this off simply as the studio merely having some metatextual fun. A cute, little homage to old school Spidey days.

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However, when we take into account the news about Maguire and actor Andrew Garfield possibly starring in Spider-Man 3 alongside Tom Holland, thats when we take a step back. The signs seem to point that the film Morbius will be used in some way to set up some future event with multiple Spider-Men colliding. The question is, how does the Living Vampire fit into all this?

There are a number of future films and events that Morbius could tease out. The first and most obvious one would be the MCUs Blade film. Weve covered in the past with regards to Disneys efforts to develop a solo film for the titular vampire hunter. If Morbius is indeed set within the MCU, then it would be the most logical and organic segue into Blades character. Fun fact, in 1998s live-action Blade starring Wesley Snipes, Morbius actually makes a cameo in the film. His scene though was left on the chopping room floor and never made it into the film.

In the comics, the two characters have a long-running feud. At some point, Morbius was even hired by S.H.I.E.L.D to hunt down and apprehend Blade. Other times, Blade was brought on by heroes to battle against Morbius. Needless to say, theres a lot of history between the two. We could see a post-credits scene in Morbius that sees Blade hearing of the vampires existence and vows to hunt him down. It only makes sense that Marvels most famous vampire hunter would go after its most prolific vampire.

As for Sonys Spider-verse, Morbius could serve to introduce the true villain of the franchise. An existential threat to every Spider-Man and Spider-Woman across the multiverse and franchise. In the comics, theres a group of immortal vampires called the Inheritors. The reason why you see some version of Spider-Man in every universe is that theyre all linked by a spider god, the Great Weaver. A being who is charged with controlling the Web of Life and Destiny. This cosmic force is actually the reason why Peter has Spidey senses, hes linked to the Web.

The Inheritors, led by their leader Morlun, aims to utterly annihilate all Spider-people from all realities. In Marvels Spider-Geddon event, we see an army of Spider-People face off against the Inheritors in a war to save reality. Theres a chance Sony could introduce the Inheritors into the Spider-Verse using Morbius. They might recruit Morbius to join them, or he could join the other Spideys in the fight to bring them down.

Were excited to see what Morbius will do to better flesh out the landscape of Sonys Spider-Verse and Disneys MCU. We certainly hope well get to see some rendition of Spider-Geddon on screen someday. Its probably more likely well see Blade and Morbius clash before that happens. Till then, well be sure to keep you updated on Marvels favourite vampire.

So what do you think of all this? Are you excited to see Jared Letos Morbius wreak bloody havoc? Are you simply waiting for Blade to lop his head off? Be sure to let us know in the comments down below!

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