The Last Dance hits theaters on Oct. 25, which could be bittersweet news for franchise fans. If any doubts remained about the third film closing a chapter, Friday's Sony panel at New York Comic Con cleared it up.

Knull is one of Marvel's most powerful villains. However, Knull will not be the main antagonist in Venom: The Last Dance, according to director Kelly Marcel.

Venom: The Last Dance director knows this chapter of the franchise is coming to a close, but she’s preparing for more. While promoting the upcoming Sony superhero film, director and co-writer Kelly Marcel says she knows the iconic villain used for the film Knull is too special for one outing.

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Despite being featured prominently throughout its marketing, Venom: The Last Dance‘s director says that Knull won’t be the film’s actual main villain, and isn’t just a one-and-done. Speaking to IGN, director and co-writer Kelly Marcel said that she and those behind the upcoming movie understand fully how important the character Knull is to Venom.