As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to evolve, another fascinating theory is gaining traction among fans. Unlike others, this theory connects the seemingly disparate narratives of ‘Thunderbolts*’ and the upcoming ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’.
With the MCU facing challenges at the box office and in maintaining narrative coherence, this potential crossover could reignite excitement and ground Spider-Man’s next chapter in an emotionally powerful arc.
Peter Parker’s ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Ending Makes Him A Perfect Candidate For The Void
At the heart of ‘Thunderbolts*’ lies one of the most intriguing and terrifying additions to the MCU, Lewis Pullman’s Bob Reynolds, also known as the Sentry. A character blessed and cursed with godlike powers, Sentry isn’t just another powerful superhero; he represents duality, as his overwhelming strength is countered by a malevolent and destructive persona: The Void.
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In the film, we witness the chaos Sentry unleashes, particularly when The Void emerges. The dark being doesn’t just pose a physical threat; it attacks the psyche, pulling people into “shame rooms”, where individuals are forced to relive their greatest traumas. This haunting ability transforms The Void from a mere villain.
Now imagine this power used against Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, a character who has experienced one emotional catastrophe after another. Peter Parker has endured more trauma than most of his MCU peers. The ending of ‘No Way Home’ left him completely isolated. He has no friends, no family, and a world that doesn’t even remember his name. That broken emotional state makes him the perfect target for The Void.
This is where the connection becomes fascinating. If Peter Parker were to get trapped in The Void’s dimension during ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, it could serve as the perfect narrative device to explore his grief, guilt, and loneliness. Also, it could set the stage for one of Spider-Man’s most iconic transformations.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Could Explore Peter Parker’s Symbiote Arc
Fans have long speculated about when and how Tom Holland’s Spider-Man would eventually bond with the Venom symbiote. Ever since ‘No Way Home’ teased the arrival of the alien organism in its post-credits scene (with a fragment of Tom Hardy‘s Venom left behind in the MCU) the countdown has unofficially begun.
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While many expected the symbiote storyline to be saved for ’Avengers: Secret Wars’, the reality is that film will be so crowded with multiversal heroes and cosmic threats that there likely won’t be enough space for an intimate, character-driven arc like Peter’s transformation under the symbiote’s influence. This is precisely why ’Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ presents the perfect opportunity.
The symbiote offers Peter strength. It offers him focus, it numbs the pain. It lets him continue fighting, however, at a cost. Just like in the comics, the black suit doesn’t just amplify Peter’s powers, it feeds on his darker emotions. After emerging from The Void, this could create a compelling moral conflict for Peter. By connecting ‘Thunderbolts*‘s introduction of The Void to ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, Marvel has the chance to give Peter Parker a very compelling and fitting storyline.
