‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: Could Ned’s Magic Explain That Ending?
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The film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has recently been released in theaters, following closely on the heels of "Spider-Man: No Way Home." A peculiar aspect from the latter movie has left fans pondering its significance, particularly in relation to the film's conclusion. In the final scenes, Peter Parker, portrayed by Tom Holland, takes the initiative to properly introduce himself to his former close friend Ned, played by Jake Gyllenhaal.
This interaction is immediately met with Ned's flawless execution of the iconic handshake they shared in "Spider-Man: Homecoming." Upon this gesture, a flicker of recognition washes over Ned, leading him to address Peter by his name: "Peter?!". There are several hypotheses surrounding this development. Some theorize that Ned is simply recalling the information given to him by MJ, portrayed by Zendaya, about Spider-Man's identity being Peter.
This notion is generally regarded as plausible. However, the more widely accepted explanation is that Ned's physical memory is being activated, possibly recalling his true psychological memories. A third theory presents itself, adding an intriguing twist to the narrative. It is crucial to note that "Spider-Man: No Way Home" established Ned's possession of magic, likening it to the mystical prowess displayed by Doctor Strange.
During their last encounter in "No Way Home," Ned uses his magical prowess to generate portals using a sling ring, a capability that directly contributed to the movie's climactic battle by facilitating the return of Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The origin of Ned's magical abilities remains uncertain, but it is believed to be an innate part of him, stemming from his unwavering belief.
Given this context, it is conceivable that Ned's magical powers aided in breaking the spell cast by Doctor Strange, which had previously led to the collective amnesia of everyone regarding Peter's identity. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is now available for viewing in movie theaters nationwide.
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