Will Michael Mando’s Homecoming Character Return in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' with a Venom Connection?
Fans speculate as hints point to a crossover event.
Michael Mando teasing his return as Scorpion in Spider-Man: Brand New Day immediately grabbed my attention. I’ve been waiting since his brief but impactful debut as Mac Gargan in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming — that post-credits scene promised Scorpion, but nothing really came of it for years.
Now, nearly a decade later, Mando is officially back as Scorpion. What really piqued my interest was the comic variant cover he shared from Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #2, showing Scorpion alongside the symbiote villain Venom.
This choice feels deliberate. While Scorpion and Venom’s connection in comics only lasted about five years, Mando keeps highlighting these moments, hinting that Venom could be part of this film’s story.
Michael Mando just uploaded these to his Instagram story. 🦂 🕸️ #SpiderManBrandNewDay pic.twitter.com/tvklUqObja
— Tyler 💥 (@tynamiteyt) August 10, 2025
Fans on social media have been buzzing.
One user wrote, "Probably gonna be on set tomorrow but they are hiding parts so we probably won’t get a look," showing just how eager people are to get any glimpse of the action.
Another commented, "Sounds like a fight scene might be coming up!" which makes me think the film is gearing up for some intense villain showdowns.
Then, there’s the simplest but most telling reaction — someone just dropped a venom emoji in the chat. That alone says a lot about fan expectations around the symbiote’s potential MCU debut.
From my perspective, these signs suggest Marvel is finally connecting the dots on Mac Gargan’s full villain arc. Whether Venom will appear on screen or remain a lurking threat, I’m intrigued to see how they handle this layered backstory.
