The ending of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has ignited a wave of theories across the Marvel fanbase, as is customary with every major MCU release. Central to the debate is whether Jean Grey, the omega-level telepath introduced in the film, used her powers to restore MJ and Ned’s memories of Peter Parker after Doctor Strange’s spell erased them in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

While the movie leaves certain threads ambiguous, several key scenes suggest that Jean’s psychic intervention may have unlocked what was thought to be permanently sealed.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s climax features Jean Grey unleashing a massive telepathic energy wave that engulfs New York City. During this moment, MJ is shown crying while under Jean’s influence, a reaction many interpret as her memories of Peter resurfacing. After the energy dissipates, MJ is seen on a rooftop holding the black dahlia necklace Peter gave her in Spider-Man: No Way Home, a symbolic gesture that hints at her emotional reconnection to him.

Similarly, Ned Leeds instinctively performs his secret handshake with Peter during their reunion, suggesting his memories have also been restored. These moments imply that Jean’s psychic wave may have bypassed Strange’s spell, at least for those closest to Peter. However, the film does not provide a definitive confirmation.

While MJ and Ned appear to remember Peter by the final scenes, the mechanics of how this happened remain unexplained. Some reports suggest Jean’s telepathy accidentally unlocked their suppressed memories rather than reversing the spell entirely. Others argue that the restoration was intentional, a byproduct of Jean’s deep dive into Peter’s mind to save his life after he was shot. 

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And if the ending sparked debate, the film’s record-breaking performance only amplified the conversation.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has delivered a box office performance that defied all expectations, earning a staggering $355 million domestically in its opening weekend. This marks the second-largest domestic debut in history, trailing only Avengers: Endgame’s $357 million record from 2019.

The film’s success is even more impressive given that it did not play in IMAX theaters, which were fully booked by The Odyssey for three consecutive weekends. Instead, Spider-Man: Brand New Day dominated other premium formats, setting new records for Dolby, 4DX, and ScreenX. 

This historic weekend also helped push the collective box office to a record $430 million, the highest ever in a single frame. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey both crossing $900 million globally, Hollywood now eyes the possibility of a $4 billion summer and a $10 billion year for the first time since the pandemic.

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What do you think about the ending of Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Did Jean Grey really restore MJ and Ned’s memories, or is something bigger at play? Let us know in the comments.