MORBIUS

Jared Leto transforms into the enigmatic antihero Michael Morbius. Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. While at first it seems to be a radical success, a darkness inside him is unleashed. Will good override evil – or will Morbius succumb to his mysterious new urges?

The popularity of Morbius stems from Marvel's dive into horror comics in the early 1970s. Just a little bit before the Satanic panic of the '80s, Marvel Comics introduced a slew of dark, edgy characters like Blade, Moon Knight, Man-Thing, Werewolf by Night, and Ghost Rider, as well as comic book series like The Tomb of Dracula and the anthology series Crypt of Shadows. In contrast to Marvel's usual superheroes, these horror comics were darker and sometimes aimed at an older audience (though kids still ate them up).

In the comics, Morbius isn’t a villain eternally doomed to be bad. Yes, being an accidental vampire leaves Morbius prone to some bad behavior, but the guy has proven in the comics he’s capable of helping people, too.

Trivia: The character of Morbius can also be glimpsed in the bonus features of the Blade (1998) DVD, in a deleted ending.

The New York scenes were actually filmed in Manchester's Northern Quater, United Kingdom. All city lights, signs, and license plates were changed to match to those found in New York.

Release Date: 01, April 2022.