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Kraven the Hunter Faces Tough Holiday Box Office Battle

11/11/2025

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Sony's Kraven the Hunter is set to release December 13, 2024, during a holiday season with strong competition from established franchises.
Venom: The Last Dance opened to $51 million and has totaled $317 million worldwide, underscoring the high bar Kraven faces.
Critics say both films diverge from their comic origins, which may affect Kraven's success given its R rating and Sony's mixed reputation.

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Story summary

Sony's Kraven the Hunter is set to release December 13, 2024, during a holiday season with strong competition from established franchises.
Venom: The Last Dance opened to $51 million and has totaled $317 million worldwide, underscoring the high bar Kraven faces.
Critics say both films diverge from their comic origins, which may affect Kraven's success given its R rating and Sony's mixed reputation.