No, Kraven the Hunter is not a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is a part of the SSU (Sony's Spider-Man Universe).
Kraven the Hunter is the upcoming most anticipated superhero film that’s set to be a part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. The film starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the lead role is directed by J. C. Chandor. Although Kraven the Hunter is based on a character from the Marvel comics with the same name, the rights to the film are with Sony. Hence, this film is not a part of the MCU. However, the upcoming American superhero film is produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Marvel Entertainment.
Speaking about the release date of the film, the fans would have to wait a bit longer for it, as the SSU film is slated to be released on August 30, 2024. The film was originally slated to release on October 6, 2023, but then the dates were shifted to January 13, 2024, and finally to August 30, 2024. The reason behind the delay was due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
Who is Kraven the Hunter?
Kraven the Hunter is one of the most famous and deadliest Marvel villains. Kraven, whose original name is Sergei Kravinoff is the estranged son of an aristocrat named Nikolai Kravinoff and is set out on a mission to prove himself as the greatest hunter in the world. According to the comics, Kraven’s main mission is to defeat Spider-Man. Although he is considered to be one of the toughest villains, who also is a part of the sinister six, Kraven at times comes out as an anti-hero.
This is because he has a strong sense of honor and believes in treating his opponents as equals until proven otherwise. To gain his superpowers, Kraven consumes a concoction created from many unknown wild herbs, according to the comics. This results in him being bestowed with superpowers such as superhuman vision, hearing, and smell, as well as the ability to withstand high-impact attacks or falls.
Who is in the cast of Kraven the Hunter?
While Aaron Taylor-Johnson is all set to play the lead role of Sergei Kravinoff, he will be working alongside co-stars such as Ariana DeBose, Russell Crowe, Fred Hechinger, Christopher Abbott, and Alessandro Nivola. Russell Crowe would be portraying the role of Kraven's father, with whom he shares a complicated relationship. Meanwhile, Ariana DeBose will be playing Voodoo priestess Calypso, Kraven’s first love interest.
Will Kraven fight with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man?
No, that’s probably not going to happen. Kraven will be a part of the Sony Spider-Man Universe. Whereas, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man did make a cameo in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, it is unsure whether the makers would make Kraven a part of the MCU. Another factor to be considered is that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been a part of the MCU in previous films. He portrayed the role of Pietro Maximoff aka Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron. His return to the MCU is another character that does not make sense.
FAQs
A. Kraven the Hunter’s screenplay was written by Richard Wenk, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway, and the direction of the film was done by J.C. Chandor.
A. Fred Hechinger is set to play Chameleon in Kraven the Hunter.
A. Yes, as per Aaron Taylor-Johnson the upcoming Sony film, Kraven the Hunter will be rated R.
