After theVenomtrilogy and theMadame Webfilm, Marvel is now turning its attention toKraven the Hunter. While the success and future of this new movie are currently unknown, Marvel already has the perfect plot for a blockbuster sequel. If Kraven is going to stick around, there’s no reason that Marvel can’t take from the best story Kraven has been in, and one movie star agrees.
During an interview withEsquire, Aaron Taylor Johnson, who plays Kraven, talked about a variety of things, including a vodka ad he starred in, his upcomingNosferatumovie, andKraven the Hunter. Johnson talked about a variety of topics, but by far the most interesting washis statement about a potential sequel to hisKraven the Huntermovie.
While it’s unclear if the film will get a sequel at the moment, if it does, Marvel has the perfect chance to bringSpider-Man:Kraven’s Last Huntby J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck to the big screen.
Kraven’s Darkest Story Ever Would Be a Perfect Marvel Movie
Spider-Man: Kraven’s Last HuntIs an Iconic Spider-Man Crossover Story
While details are still scarce, it seems that the plot ofKraven the Hunterwill be about the eponymous Kraven hunting down the most dangerous criminals in the world. Considering that Sony doesn’t seem able to feature Spider-Man in these spin-offs, this story is the next best way to use a character like Kraven. If this movie proves to be a success, there’s hope that a sequel will be greenlit, and evenJohnson has stated that he’d love to explore the story ofKraven’s Last Hunt:
There’s a brilliant comic book [series] calledKraven’s Last Hunt.It’s quite a shocking comic book to have come out at the time [1987]. He basically battles with depression. Nothing’s good enough, right? And I’m fascinated by that. I would love to explore that.
IfSony can get Spider-Manin it, it could be a fantastic movie.
Kraven’s Last Huntis an incredibly dark and important story that focuses on three characters: Spider-Man, Kraven, and Vermin. While most would think Spider-Man is the focus, the star of the story is undeniablyKraven the Hunter. As Johnson points out,Kraven is obviously depressed throughout the story. He often speaks about how he’s never felt happiness and that he’s been searching for honor his entire life. He finally seems fed up with the world, no longer willing to continue living in it. But before he can die, he needs to go on one last hunt to prove something to himself and to Spider-Man.
During this time, Kraven donned the Spider-Man outfit and fought crime in Peter’s place.
Kraven and Spider-Man have been fighting for decades, but this story is framed as their final confrontation. Sick of life, Kraven wants to prove once and for all that he is Spider-Man’s superior. And sohe hunts Spider-Man down and defeats him in combat, drugging him and trapping him in a coffin for two weeks. During this time, Kraven dons the Spider-Man costume and fights crime in Peter’s place, defeating Vermin, a villain who Spider-Man failed to beat previously. Kraven touts this defeat as proof that he isthe superior Spider-Man. To really prove tit, after Spider-Man returns, Kraven has Peter fight Vermin again, and Peter loses the fight.
Kraven Took Spider-Man’s Place to Prove One Final Point
Kraven Wanted to Prove That He’s the Better Spider-Man
With this final victory, Kraven defeats Vermin again, setting him loose in New York, before letting Spider-Man leave to chase after him. WhileSpider-Man promises to return to beat Kravenand take him into custody, Kraven makes a solemn promise that his hunting days are over. While Spider-Man is gone, Kraven calls the Daily Bugle and confesses to the murders and brutality he committed while posing as Spider-Man. After that,Kraven reflects that he finally feels contentand that he thinks happiness is for the first time within his reach. He then ends his own life in the comfort of his home.
Kraven’s Last Huntis an incredibly dark comic, and while a one-to-one adaption is unlikely, there’s no denying just how powerful this story is. It is widely regarded as the greatest Kraven the Hunter story ever told. The story is so well regarded that it was loosely adapted inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,which was released earlier this year. If Sony’s movie is to have a sequel, it seems thatadapting this iconic Marvel story would be a no-brainer, and it would only be strengthened if they could include Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. Facing Kraven would be a test for Holland’s Spider-Man unlike anything else, and he’s in a perfect place for it.
Kraven and Spider-Man Need to Meet on the Big Screen
Fans Would Go Wild forKraven’s Last Hunt
Holland’s Spider-Man is currently completely alone. He doesn’t have any friends or family; all he has is being Spider-Man. It’s not hard to imagine how he would react to a villain who appeared and tried to take even Spider-Man away from him. Kraven’s entire point in this story was to prove once and for all that he is better than Spider-Man in every way. He’s not only capable of defeating Spider-Man, buthe’s capable of being a better Spider-Man.
Everything We Know About Sony’s Kraven The Hunter Movie
Here’s all the details and information known so far for Sony’s upcoming Kraven the Hunter solo film, featuring one of Spider-Man’s deadliest foes.
Considering that Johnson’sKraven the Hunteris already on a hunt to kill the world’s worst criminals, having him pivot to taking on criminals as a new version of Spider-Man would be the perfect sequel that Marvel must explore, for the sake of both characters.
Kraven the Hunter
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Kraven the Hunter explores the origin story of Sergei Kravinoff, known as Kraven, as he navigates his tumultuous relationship with his father, Nikolai. This path of vengeance sets Kraven on a journey to become a formidable hunter with a reputation for fearsome brutality.
