The film, which dives into the origins of one of Spider-Man’s most formidable foes, promises a grittier, more violent take on the Marvel anti-hero genre. The trailer showcases Taylor-Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff, a skilled hunter who transforms into the iconic villain, Kraven the Hunter.Fans have been particularly intrigued by the intense action sequences, which push the boundaries of what has been seen in previous Spider-Man spin-offs.
KRAVEN – New Trailer (HD)
However, what has truly ignited the fanbase is a brief but tantalising glimpse of another notorious Spider-Man villain – Rhino. In a scene towards the end of the trailer, fans get a glimpse of the monstrous rhino-like creature in action as he goes up against Kraven in an epic face-off.
While Rhino has previously appeared in ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’, in a robotic suit, this one sees the character believed to be Aleksei Sytsevich, literally transform into a Rhino-like creature while still in his human form.
Interestingly, after the release of the trailer, fans noted a connection between the anti-hero movie and Tom Holland‘s ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home‘. The film that played a major role in opening up the Multiverse Saga, seemingly featured visuals of both villains, Kraven and Rhino. A Twitter user shared stills from the trailer that bear a striking similarity with the movie still.
Fans have taken to social media to discuss the implications of this film, with many theorising that ‘Kraven: The Hunter’ could be setting up a larger crossover within the Sony Spider-Man Universe.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s portrayal of Kraven has also been met with praise, with viewers noting his intense and menacing presence on screen. The actor, known for his roles in ‘Kick-Ass’ and ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’, appears to have fully embraced the darker aspects of the character, promising a performance that could redefine the villain in the Marvel film landscape.
The trailer was released with a synopsis that read, “Kraven the Hunter is the visceral, action-packed origin story of how and why one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world but also one of its most feared.”
‘Kraven: The Hunter’ is set to hit cinemas in December 2024.
