Production on the highly anticipated "Venom 3" has officially resumed, according to a recent Instagram post by the film's star, Tom Hardy. The actor expressed his gratitude to the entire team involved in the project, acknowledging the journey from the first installment to the current one. The trilogy follows the story of an alien symbiote existing in the same universe as Spider-Man.

Hardy's Instagram update also included a photo from the set of "Venom 3" on November 16, indicating that filming has been underway for several days now. The post comes as exciting news for fans who have been eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Venom saga.

Coinciding with the restart of production, Sony Pictures has made a slight adjustment to the film's release date. Originally slated for July 12, 2024, "Venom 3" has now been pushed back to November 8 of the same year. The decision was likely influenced by the production hiatus earlier this year, which would have made meeting the initial summer release date impossible for the big-budget comic book movie.

The previous films in the franchise, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" in 2021 and "Venom" in 2018, both achieved significant success at the box office. "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" brought in an impressive $502 million globally, while its predecessor, "Venom," amassed $856 million worldwide. As anticipation builds for the third installment, fans are eager to see if "Venom 3" can continue the trend of box office triumphs.

One key figure remaining involved in the project is Kelly Marcel, who has written the screenplay for all three films and is now taking the helm as director for "Venom 3." Hardy expressed his pride and support for Marcel in his Instagram post, praising her abilities and instincts. With Marcel at the helm, fans can expect a captivating and thrilling addition to the franchise.

While details surrounding the plot of "Venom 3" have been kept tightly under wraps, news of new additions to the cast has stirred further excitement. Juno Temple, known for her role in "Ted Lasso," and Chiwetel Ejiofor, who appeared in "12 Years a Slave," have joined the ensemble in undisclosed roles. This all but guarantees an impressive lineup of talent for the upcoming film.

With the inclusion of Venom's appearance in the end credits of "Spider-Man: No Way Home," fans are left wondering about potential crossover opportunities within Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters. The expansive universe features characters such as Morbius, Kraven the Hunter, and Madame Web, leaving audiences eager to see which characters might make an appearance in "Venom 3."

As production resumes on "Venom 3," excitement and speculation continue to build among fans. With an accomplished cast, a talented director at the helm, and the success of its predecessors, the stage is set for the third installment to deliver another thrilling and action-packed adventure.