10 New Details You Need To Know About Venom 2
2. "Maximum Carnage" Is Set To Serve As Inspiration
Sony Pictures can't faithfully adapt the "Maximum Carnage" storyline because it features characters like Captain America, Deathlok, and Iron Fist, not to mention Spider-Man himself in a leading role. However, Venom 2 has been confirmed to be inspired by the classic storyline, similar to how Venom borrowed elements from "Lethal Protector."
That's clear from the fact the sequel is going to feature Carnage breaking out of captivity and going on a murderous rampage (or a motorbike destroying one) alongside Shriek. There's no way Spidey will be a lead, though, so Venom Vs. Carnage is another storyline we could see serve as inspiration, especially if those rumours about Toxin are accurate.
The first Venom movie went through a lot of drafts, and Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg, and Kelly Marcel all ended up being credited. Only the latter is returning for this follow-up, though, and Hardy has recently shared photos of her on set, a sign perhaps that she's sticking around to work closely alongside director Andy Serkis.