There have been a couple of trailers released for Sony's upcoming Morbius adaptation starring Jared Leto as the Living Vampire. Trailers have both introduced the character and raised a number of interesting questions about the highly-anticipated movie.
Shots from the trailer have teased a larger connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe that other movies from Sony's Spider-Man Universe haven't shared, which has left fans wondering, though that isn't the only question that needs answering before the movie hits theaters.
10 Is Morbius Part Of The MCU? Venom: Let There Be Carnage's post-credit scene seemed to imply a potential merging of the universes
Sony's Spider-Man Universe, which includes the Venom franchise, has always sat adjacent to the MCU without confirming one way or another whether these characters exist in the same shared universe. Venom: Let There Be Carnage's post-credit scene seemed to imply a potential merging of the universes, with a few teases in the Morbius trailer adding even more fuel to that fire.
Plus, the inclusion of Michael Keaton's Adrian Toomes/Vulture from Spider-Man: Homecoming almost confirms that the movie is either set in the MCU or will feature characters from the MCU, though that doesn't definitively answer everyone's question.
9 Is Morbius A Hero Or A Villain? Morbius is more commonly referred to as an anti-hero, like Venom
While the trailer left fans with a number of questions about the upcoming adaptation, it also specifically begged an important one throughout the trailer, and that's whether or not Dr. Michael Morbius is a hero or a villain. The truth is that Morbius has at times been both and is more commonly referred to as an anti-hero, like Venom.
When he was first transformed, it was much more difficult for him to control the bloodlust which resulted in a number of deaths at his hands, though over the years he has gained control and managed to become a hero of sorts while he continued to search for a cure to his pseudo-vampirism.
8 What Disease Does Michael Morbius Have? Morbius suffers from a rare degenerative blood disease that slowly dissolves his blood vessels
Both the teaser and the official trailer for Morbius began with a look at Dr. Michael Morbius before he undergoes the mysterious process that leads to him becoming a living vampire, which hints at his lifelong struggle with a disease that is killing him and others around the world.
While it hasn't been named in the movie trailers, fans of the comics know that Morbius suffers from a rare degenerative blood disease that slowly dissolves his blood vessels, which made any injuries he suffered infinitely more dangerous. He attempted to fortify his system using a formula created from the blood of vampire bats, which led to his transformation into a living vampire.
7 What Are Morbius' Vampiric Powers? His powers include enhanced strength & speed, as well as sharp claws & fangs
Part of the official trailer is spent following Michael Morbius as he experiments with the new abilities he gained after his transformation into a living vampire, which included enhanced strength and speed as well as sharp claws and fangs. He also has a unique echolocation sense and enhanced hearing, as well as the ability to glide on air currents.
This version of the character also appears to be able to transform into mist like other vampires from mythology, though it isn't a power he exhibits in the comics. While it isn't shown in the trailer, Morbius also possesses the power of mesmerism and an advanced healing factor. He also isn't afflicted by vampires' weaknesses like religious artifacts or garlic, though he is weaker in sunlight.
6 How Closely Does Morbius Follow The Comics? The Movie is inherently going to be different due to Spider-Man's absence
While there are bound to be some differences in any live-action adaptation of the comics, Morbius and other projects from Sony's Spider-Man Universe are inherently going to be different due to Spider-Man's absence. However, the official trailer revealed a number of things ripped straight from the comics.
Characters like Morbius' love interest and assistant Martine Bancroft are present, and his debut is similar as well. In the movie, it's revealed that he is found on an empty transport ship after disappearing, which is similar to his comic origin. it's that small attention to details that might support a fairly comics-accurate take on the character.
5 Why Is Spider-Man Considered A Murderer? it's possible that the "Murderer" graffiti is a reference to Tom Holland's MCU version of Spider-Man
The Morbius trailer included Easter eggs and teases that connected it to not only the MCU but Sony's previous franchises that included Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man duology. Morbius is seen moving past a poster of Tobey Maguire's version of Spider-Man that has been covered in graffiti that says "Murderer."
While the use of the Raimi suit can be confusing, it's possible that the "Murderer" graffiti is a reference to Tom Holland's MCU version of Spider-Man, who was framed for the crimes committed by Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far From Home which soured the public's opinion on the web-slinging hero.
4 What Role Could Horizon Labs & Oscorp Have In Morbius? It's likely Morbius will be working with or for Horizon in the upcoming movie
There were a few quick glimpses of the skyline of New York City in the official trailer for Morbius that had fans talking, as they revealed the presence of both Oscorp and Horizon Labs in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. Oscorp uses the same logo that appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man series which could be further connecting Morbius to past Spider-Man movies.
Horizon Labs is from the comics and was a research lab founded by Max Modell. Horizon employed both Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Michael Morbius, as he and Modell were old friends. It's likely Morbius will be working with or for Horizon in the upcoming movie, though the appearance of both companies could open up the door for even more Easter eggs and comic connections.
3 Who Will Morbius Have To Fight Against In The Movie? Possibly Simon Stroud & Loxias Crown
While Morbius himself will struggle with his villainous tendencies throughout the film, there are a couple of other antagonists who were teased in the official trailer of Sony's Morbius. The first is Tyrese Gibson's Simon Stroud, a CIA agent with what appears to be a high-tech arm prosthetic who is seen interrogating Morbius, though the two formed a bond in the comics.
The second is the brief glimpse at Matt Smith's character, Loxias Crown, who used Morbius' process to transform himself into a living vampire known as Hunger. Each character appears to have their own respective organizations and firepower to throw at Morbius, along with the street-level bad guys he will take on in the movie.
2 Will Other Spider-Man Villains Appear In Morbius? a couple of villains & anti-heroes have been teased, such as Rhino & Black Cat
Since Spider-Man: Homecoming's Vulture will appear in the movie, fans have been wondering what other Spider-Man villains might be appearing in the upcoming movie. While there hasn't been any confirmation, a couple of villains and anti-heroes have been teased.
A quick glimpse at the front page of the Daily Bugle newspaper that is seen in the trailer reveals that the Rhino from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 potentially exists in the Morbius universe, as well as Spider-Man's former partner from the comics, the Black Cat. These might just be easter eggs, though it could mean there are more reveals to come from the Morbius movie as well.
1 Will Venom Appear In Morbius? it's entirely possible fans might see a cameo from Tom Hardy
The Morbius trailer was mostly filled with drama and horror bits that teased the darker side of comic book movies, though there were a few comedic moments. One of these included Morbius scaring a criminal by transforming his face and calling himself Venom, which ties the movie to the rest of Sony's Spider-Man Universe but also teased the inclusion of the Lethal Protector.
With Venom branching out to the MCU and beyond after Let There Be Carnage, it's entirely possible fans might see a cameo from Tom Hardy in Morbius. This was seemingly confirmed accidentally by the director in an earlier interview where he described working with Hardy, which could have potentially spoiled the symbiotic anti-hero's cameo.
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