Imagine this: you’re eagerly anticipating the latest Venom installment, ready to immerse yourself in some cinematic excitement. But wait, there’s a twist! Sony decides to shake things up. Instead of waiting until November, they bump up the release date to October 25th, aiming to steer clear of election chaos.

Why the sudden change? Well, it turns out Sony’s worried that folks might be too preoccupied with politics to hit the theaters come November 8th. And they’re not alone in their concerns. Other movie bigwigs are playing it safe too, either pushing back releases or moving them forward, just to give movie buffs a breather before and after they cast their ballots.

According to Variety, Venom 3’s switcheroo means there won’t be a major movie showdown right after Election Day. But fear not, film fanatics! There’s still plenty of cinematic goodness on the horizon, with Gladiator 2 and a double dose of Disney magic—Wicked and Moana 2—set to grace screens shortly after.

Now, some people are scratching their heads at Sony’s decision. They wonder if releasing Venom 3 during election season might actually be a stroke of genius. After all, who wouldn’t appreciate a thrilling distraction from the political frenzy? It’s like that time Universal boldly premiered The Wolf Man despite fears of distraction during World War II.

And let’s not forget, this isn’t the first time Venom 3’s journey to the big screen has hit a snag. Originally slated for a summer debut, it got caught in the crossfire of a SAG-AFTRA strike, pushing its release back four months. But hey, all’s well that ends well, right?

So, buckle up, movie buffs! Venom 3 is coming in hot, ready to inject some much-needed excitement into our lives, election season be darned!