Morbius Confirmed To Take Place In The MCU

Morbius is the next “Blockbuster”? Entry in Sony’s Attempt to mimic the success of the MCU, and now according to new reports it might as well be a MCU film but without to consent of Marvel Studios.

FandomWire sources have revealed that Sony’s upcoming Morbius film will be set in the MCU.

One connection that will bring Morbius into the greater narrative of Marvel Studio’s cinematic universe is J. Jonah Jameson, played by J. K. Simmons. He isn’t portraying the Raimi version of the character but the MCU one.

With Tom Holland also set to make an appearance in Venom 2, it is clear that Sony and Disney’s brand new deal has brought Sony’s own universe into Marvel Studio’s, connecting Venom in an official capacity.

There are also the upcoming Madame Webb and Black Cat & Silver Sable films which, given that Morbius and Venom 2 have been brought into the MCU, will likely connect to Holland’s Spider-Man.

Morbius is a American superhero horror film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, by Columbia Pictures/SONY in association with Marvel it is the second film in Sony's Marvel Universe. The film is being directed by Daniel Espinosa from a script by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, and stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius The Living Vampire, also starring Adria Arjona, Matt Smith, Jared Harris, and Tyrese Gibson. Morbius is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 31, 2020.