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Credit: Sony Pictures / Marvel StudiosIt’s Morbin’ Time!
Jared Leto’s Morbius (2022) is undoubtedly the biggest Marvel movie “meme” in history, garnering so much online backlash that Sony Pictures re-released the movie in theaters. Now, Jared Leto signals that he’s on board for a sequel.
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It’s never a dull day in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or Sony Universe regarding Morbius, Sony’s cursed Marvel picture.
Doomed after being delayed seven times dues to COVID-19, the superhero movie was released to lackluster reviews but generated landmark online buzz with memes taking over Twitter, Instagram, and more.
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Soon enough, a call for a Morbius sequel sparked online. Morbius: It’s Morbin’ Time has captivated virtually every Marvel fan, even Jared Leto:
Jared Leto on if he will return as Morbius — “never say never.”
Jared Leto on if he will return as Morbius — “never say never.”
(Source: https://t.co/W7afu3P7C2) pic.twitter.com/GB1Mfb9Mlg
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 14, 2022
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In regards to a sequel, fans weren’t sure if Leto was kidding or completely serious when he posted a spoof video of a second Morbius script on his Twitter:
What time is it?
What time is it? pic.twitter.com/IuWR72WCc9
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) June 3, 2022
“It’s Morbin’ Time” has consumed the internet, and now Jared Leto has confirmed that he’s possibly on board for another outing as Doctor Michael Morbius.
When asked if he’s ever returning to any superhero role or Morbius, Leto responded:
Well, as the old thing goes, never say never.
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe may never meet Morbius. Still, fans may see the story of this vampire anti-hero once again on the big screen, especially with Sony investing in Spider-Man-related projects like Kraven the Hunter, Madame Web, and El Muerto.
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Nonetheless, with Morbius reportedly removing all ties related to Peter Parker/Spider-Man from Marvel’s New York in the movie, it’s unclear how Sony will continue to influence their Spider-Verse with this “Marvel Legend.”
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is becoming much more than iconic characters/Earth’s Mightiest Heroes like Star-Lord/Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.), Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Hawkeye/Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner), Vision (Paul Bettany), Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) and Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers (Brie Larson).
Tom Holland’s Avenger is leading the way for Marvel Cinematic Universe newcomers Kate Bishop, Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), Moon Knight (Oscar Isaac), Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn), She-Hulk (Tatiana Maslany), Eternals’ Thena (Angelina Jolie), and more — especially with his next Spider-Man trilogy that’s currently in the works.
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