Phase 6 kicks off with Peter Parker visiting Aunt May’s grave and a mysterious MJ sighting.
The wait is over, Spider-Man fans — our first glimpse of Zendaya back as MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day has arrived, thanks to fresh Marvel Cinematic Universe set photos. The Phase 6 installment, now filming, marks Tom Holland’s long-awaited return to the role of Peter Parker, with the story set to follow his life post-No Way Home, where the world no longer remembers who he is.
Captured by @justbuzz.exe, the new images reveal an emotional reunion of sorts: Peter and MJ standing at Aunt May’s grave, a somber callback to the heartbreaking events of No Way Home. While it’s unclear whether MJ still lacks any memory of Peter, the quiet cemetery setting suggests a scene steeped in unresolved tension and bittersweet familiarity.
MJ’s Smaller Role But Potential Big Impact
Early reports indicate Zendaya’s role in Brand New Day will be smaller than in Holland’s first trilogy. Still, MCU history shows that even limited screen time can shape a film’s emotional core — and MJ’s presence here hints at pivotal moments to come. Whether this cemetery encounter is a chance meeting or something deeper remains a mystery, but it could be a crucial step toward reconnecting the two characters.
A New Era for Spider-Man
With filming just getting underway this month, plot details remain tightly under wraps. What we do know: Brand New Day will explore a Peter Parker stripped of his public identity, navigating a world that’s moved on without him. These set photos suggest that grief, memory, and legacy will be central themes and that the shadow of Aunt May still looms large over Peter’s choices.
Will MJ remember who Peter is by the end of Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Or will their connection remain a bittersweet “what could have been”? As production continues, Marvel fans can expect more glimpses of both Holland and Zendaya in the coming weeks, offering clues to where this next chapter is headed. For now, these first-look images confirm that no matter how much has changed, Peter and MJ’s paths are still destined to cross.
