The final scene of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, when Peter Parker is left alone in a small apartment in New York, seemed to be the boldest and most vicious decision that Marvel Studios ever made.
The world was spared, but Peter lost it all. MJ. Ned. Even the ease of being remembered. It was a punch to the gut that was not forgotten even after the credits were over. Now, with ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ there is a very interesting rumor that Peter is not always going to be alone, and the solution might be found in an unlikely place.
Jean Grey’s Arrival in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Might Alter Peter Parker’s Future Forever
The most popular theory suggests that Sadie Sink may be taking on the role of Jean Grey. If that’s the case, her introduction would not only be the introduction of a big mutant into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it would also fundamentally change the future of Peter. The spell at the end of ‘No Way Home’ wipes the memory of Peter Parker off all people on Earth.
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It was total, complete, and apparently irreversible. However, Jean Grey is not just any telepath. Her psychic powers have competed with cosmic powers as an Omega-level mutant in the comics. The idea that she could delicately navigate the mental blocks placed by magic doesn’t feel far-fetched; it feels cinematic.
Instead of disenchanting Strange’s spell completely (which would devalue the sacrifice), Jean might choose to rekindle the memory of important people like MJ and Ned. Such a specific intervention would save the weight of the choice made by Peter and provide him with a way to get back to connection. It is the distinction between reversing an effect and evolving out of it. And, frankly, that is what makes the theory so interesting.
‘Brand New Day’ Could Heal Peter Parker In The Most Unexpected Way
A bigger ripple effect is to be considered, too. The introduction of Jean Grey in ‘Brand New Day’ would mark the slow transition of the MCU to mutants after the multiversal chaos.
Similar to how Spider-Man was introduced in ‘Captain America: Civil War’ and then given his own trilogy, it would be a strategic and symbolic decision to introduce a foundational X-Men character in a Spider-Man movie.
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However, there is something emotionally gratifying about this prospect, beyond franchise logistics. Sacrifice has always characterized Peter Parker. It is only right to allow him to rebuild, not by chance, but by a partnership with someone who knows what it is like to be different.
Naturally, nothing is verified. However, in case Sadie Sink is indeed portraying Jean Grey, ‘Brand New Day’ might not fix Peter completely. It might simply give him hope again.
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