Spider-Man: Brand New Day's latest clip confirms a long-standing fan theory about Aunt May's role in the MCU. The scene, featuring MJ (Zendaya) visiting Aunt May's grave, raises intriguing questions about memory, relationships, and the potential for redemption in the Spider-Man universe.
The clip, shared by @SpiderManMedia_, showcases MJ in a yellow turtleneck, standing in a graveyard, a scene that was filmed back in 2025. This revelation confirms that Zendaya was on set that day, playing her character MJ, and that the scene will indeed feature MJ visiting Aunt May's grave.
This interaction is particularly interesting given the rules of Doctor Strange's memory spell, which erased Peter Parker's (Tom Holland) memories of MJ and their relationship. MJ has no recollection of Peter, and thus, no connection to Aunt May. However, the theory suggests that MJ may still have some memory of Aunt May, a bond strong enough to cause her to visit her grave.
This theory is supported by the case of Happy (Jon Favreau) in Spider-Man: No Way Home, who, despite having no memory of Peter, showed up at May's grave to grieve for her. It implies that the memory spell may have retroactively amended MJ's connection to Aunt May, leaving her with a memory of their bond.
Alternatively, Peter may find a way to reverse the spell or exploit its flaws to restore MJ's memories of him. This possibility is hinted at in Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Peter and MJ's relationship is a central focus.
Another interpretation is that the scene takes place late in the film, after Peter and MJ have built a strong relationship. Peter may have confided in MJ about Aunt May, and she visits the grave as a supportive friend. This aligns with Peter's ongoing efforts to recapture lost connections and protect his friends in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
The clip's confirmation of this theory adds an intriguing layer to the Spider-Man narrative, exploring themes of memory, friendship, and the potential for redemption. As the film releases on July 31st, fans will eagerly anticipate the answers to these questions, eager to see how the story unfolds and how MJ's relationship with Aunt May will shape the future of the Spider-Man universe.
