The source is an article discussing the critical and commercial reception of Sony's Spider-Man-less Spider-Man universe, which features films centered on Spider-Man villains. The author highlights the disparity between audience and critic reviews for films in the franchise, noting that while audiences generally enjoy the films, especially those featuring Venom, critics have given them consistently low scores. The article also discusses the financial performance of these films, noting that despite the negative reviews, many of them have been commercially successful. The author ends by speculating about the future of the franchise, considering the possibility of more symbiote-centric films and the potential for crossovers with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.