As ‘Kraven’ Hunts for Audience, Sony’s Marvel Universe Takes Final Bow for Now

Fri Dec 13 08:22:14 UTC 2024: ## Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” Faces Box Office Uncertainty After Poor CCXP Showing

**São Paulo, Brazil** – Sony Pictures’ attempt to generate buzz for its upcoming superhero film, “Kraven the Hunter,” at Brazil’s Comic Con Experience (CCXP) fell flat. A sparsely attended panel, featuring no stars, highlighted the diminishing returns of Sony’s Marvel universe outside of its successful “Spider-Man” and “Venom” franchises.

The film, boasting a $110 million budget, saw its panel presentation to a nearly empty hall, a stark contrast to the expected excitement surrounding a major superhero release. This underwhelming reception follows a significant reduction in the film’s theatrical release, dropping from over 4,000 screens for “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” to just 3,000 for “Kraven the Hunter” – a 25% decrease suggesting dwindling confidence in the project. Industry insiders suggest the focus remains squarely on the lucrative “Spider-Man” films, leaving other Sony Marvel properties struggling to gain traction. “Kraven the Hunter” opens this Friday, facing an uphill battle to recoup its considerable budget.