‘Morbius’ trailer confuses Spidey fans

Nearly two years after dropping its very first trailer, Sony’s Morbius is back with a new — and confusing — look at the lesser-known Spider-Man villain played by Jared Leto.

The actor stars as Dr. Michael Morbius, an ailing scientist who inadvertently turns himself into a “pseudo-vampire” while searching for a cure for his rare medical condition.

The new trailer helps give a more comprehensive look at the character, including his origin story and his powers, which include the usual super-strength and speed, “some form of bat radar,” and his newfound craving for blood, a trait he has to reconcile with his natural need to heal and protect people as a doctor.

The trailer also makes multiple references to all three Spider-Man franchises from Marvel, as well as the new Venom movies, and Michael Keaton seems to be reprising his Vulture role from the MCU’s SpiderMan: Homecoming, which has Tom Holland playing the titular superhero.

Morbius will arrive in theatres on January 28, 2022.