Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto), a biochemist with a terminal illness, sets out to find a cure for his ailment. Desperate and running out of time, Dr. Morbius pushes for an experimental treatment. Although initially considered a success, the treatment seems to awaken something inside of the doctor. Morbius struggles with his vampiric darkness and his newfound lust for blood. Director Daniel Espinosa brings the infamous comic book antihero to life, as the film loosely ties into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.