Spider-Man: Brand New Day concludes with a resolution that offers a sense of closure for its protagonist, Peter Parker, while introducing lingering questions about the fates of other characters. Unlike previous MCU installments, which featured significant twists like Aunt May discovering Peter's identity or his identity being revealed to the world, this film opts for a more contained conclusion.
Peter Parker, portrayed by Tom Holland, grapples with the desire to protect his loved ones, particularly MJ and Ned, after a magic spell cast by Doctor Strange in a previous film erased his identity from global memory. Initially hesitant to re-establish connections, Peter ultimately decides that maintaining some balance for his own well-being is necessary. He voluntarily reconnects with Ned, and the two share a high school secret handshake, suggesting a return to their friendship. This moment hints at a potential undoing of Doctor Strange's spell for Ned.
The status of Peter's relationship with MJ is less definitive. While MJ expresses that she does not love him in the current context, she implies that a future reconciliation is possible. She invites Peter to hang out with her and Ned, who are now roommates, suggesting that their dynamic might evolve, especially given an apparent issue with MJ's current boyfriend.
Meanwhile, the film's primary antagonist, Department of Damage Control director Bill Metzger, played by Tramell Tillman, escapes amidst the chaos caused by an accidental shooting of Spider-Man by the Punisher. Metzger's escape suggests he will likely reappear in future narratives, possibly with changes within the Damage Control organization.
Other characters also find themselves at different junctures. Bruce Banner, after an incident involving his Hulk persona, is presumed to return to his teaching duties. The Punisher, portrayed by Jon Bernthal, who had a significant interaction with Spider-Man, is expected to return to his solitary activities, though his encounter may have had a softening effect on him after he nearly killed Peter by mistake.
The most prominent unresolved storyline involves Jean Grey, played by Sadie Sink. After discovering that her sister's death was a result of Department of Damage Control experiments, Jean finds herself alone aside from her new bond with Spider-Man. Following the incident where Spider-Man was shot, Jean stayed by his side, keeping his mind active until he recovered. She then departed the city on a bus bound for an undisclosed location.
The final shot of Jean's bus traveling upwards suggests a destination in upstate New York, the traditional location of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. While the existence of Professor X in this universe remains unconfirmed, the deliberate camera angle implies a significant future for Jean, potentially aligning with the X-Men.
Future developments, possibly involving the reintroduction of the X-Men in an upcoming Avengers film, may clarify Jean's path and the emergence of a new Professor X. For now, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has concluded its narrative arc, leaving audiences to anticipate these unfolding stories.