The Marvel film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' continues to perform well in South Korea, drawing attention to the actions of MJ and Ned at the film's conclusion.
In the previous installment, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' Doctor Strange's spell caused MJ, Ned, and people worldwide to forget that Peter Parker is Spider-Man, along with all memories of him. Fans are interpreting various scenes in the new film as hints that the two characters may be starting to regain their memories of Peter.
The character drawing the most attention is MJ. Among international fans, the most compelling theory suggests that MJ's memories are gradually being restored.
Four key scenes are cited as evidence:
- The first scene shows MJ unconsciously drawing Peter in his 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' suit in their apartment.
- The second scene occurs at the film's end, where MJ touches a necklace Peter gifted her during their trip to Venice in 'Spider-Man: Far From Home.' Fans interpret this as a suggestion of resurfacing memories rather than just a prop.
- The third scene features MJ returning to the rooftop of Midtown High School in Queens, a location where she and Peter had a conversation while avoiding a crowd in 'No Way Home.' This has led to interpretations that she is recalling familiar places.
- The fourth and most discussed scene occurs later in the film when Jean Grey uses her powers to influence people's minds, causing MJ to suddenly cry. Some fans speculate that Jean's telepathic abilities may have triggered or restored some of MJ's forgotten memories.
Ned's actions at the film's conclusion have also captured fans' interest.
At the end of the film, Ned is seen dining in a restaurant while looking at his phone. Peter, who has come in to buy flowers, spots Ned and hesitates before approaching him to say hello.
Ned, having lost his memories, is initially taken aback by a stranger seemingly recognizing him. However, upon seeing Peter with flowers, he recalls that they met at a previous housewarming party.
When Peter introduces himself by saying, 'I'm Peter,' Ned instinctively responds with a fist bump, a gesture they used to share, and then calls out Peter's name, creating a significant moment.
This has led to three main interpretations among fans:
- The first theory suggests that while Ned's memories are not fully restored, he instinctively recognizes Peter as Spider-Man, possibly recalling that Peter's real name is Peter from previous conversations with MJ and their past experiences together.
- The second theory relates to Ned's lineage as a wizard. In 'No Way Home,' he mentions that 'there's wizard blood in our family,' and he successfully performed magic by merely thinking of Peter, a feat even Doctor Strange found challenging. Some fans propose that Ned may have partially overcome the spell's effects due to latent magical abilities or that the spell's power has weakened over time.
- The third theory posits that Jean Grey may have also restored some of Ned's memories. In the film, Jean enters Peter's mind to understand his essence and sacrifice, which could have inadvertently revived some sealed memories of those around him. MJ's tears and Ned's unconscious fist bump are cited as supporting evidence for this theory.
However, these interpretations are not officially confirmed by Marvel Studios. Whether MJ and Ned's memories will truly return in future installments remains a point of interest for fans.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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