The emotional conclusion of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ left Peter Parker in one of the loneliest places the character has ever found himself in.
In requesting Doctor Strange to cast a spell that would forget him, Peter lost almost all the meaningful relationships he had, including the one that he cared about most with Michelle Jones-Watson, or MJ.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ May Prove Peter And MJ Are Meant To Find Each Other Again
Now, with the MCU on the verge of releasing ‘Brand New Day’, the franchise has an intriguing narrative to explore. The film does not necessarily have to re-establish what was lost. Instead, it can examine how Peter and MJ rediscover one another.
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The final scenes of ‘No Way Home’ essentially re-establish the life of Peter Parker. Peter, who now lives in a small apartment has finally entered the world of a real neighborhood Spider-Man. However, as the superhero aspect of his life goes on, the personal price of such a choice remains.
The scene when Peter reunites with MJ, who works in a cafe and lives her life without knowing him, is one of the most heartbreaking scenes. That scene also silently prefigures the next one. Peter does not forget anything about MJ, including the relationship they had developed together. She, on the contrary, does not even remember him. It is a typical plot twist of a story that sets the stage for a completely new form of romantic plot.
MCU Could Let Their Relationship Grow
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ does not have to reverse the spell right away, but it can still be emotional. Suppose Peter slowly re-meets MJ, and their relationship is slowly re-established without the history that had previously characterized it. Such a narration may even strengthen their relationship instead of merely healing it.
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The fact that the two characters are naturally drawn to each other once again would support the notion that their relationship is not merely based on mutual recollection; it’s about who they are as people. Naturally, the chemistry between Tom Holland and Zendaya in real life has already served to make Peter and MJ one of the most popular couples in the MCU.
The natural spark provides Marvel with a solid base in case the studio decides to go with this emotional reset. Whether MJ regains her memories or falls for Peter all over again, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has the chance to turn heartbreak into something hopeful. And not all love stories are the ones that go on forever, the ones that come back to one another.
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