Marvel Just Settled Who Spider-Man’s MJ Replacement Should Be In The MCU’s Brand New Day

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The next Spider-Man movie, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, seems to be giving Peter Parker a fresh start after his secret identity was revealed. This could also open the door for a new romantic interest. With Mary Jane potentially out of the picture, fans are speculating about who might become Spider-Man’s next girlfriend. Many believe the best choice would be a character who has been a strong love interest in the comics since Peter and Mary Jane’s marriage was erased a decade ago in the *One More Day* storyline, and they hope the movie will introduce her in *Brand New Day*.

In *Amazing Spider-Man* #11, it’s revealed that the real Spider-Man has been away from Earth for quite some time, currently stuck in space. Back on Earth, Norman Osborn has been pretending to be Spider-Man, and Ben Reilly is now taking on the role of Peter Parker. Only two people are aware of this deception: Ben Reilly and Black Cat. This shows that Felicia Hardy truly understands Spider-Man’s identity like no one else.

Black Cat Has Proven In Comics To Be Spider-Man’s Real End Game

After Mephisto undid Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson’s marriage in the storyline *One More Day*, Peter has been involved with several different women. But fans haven’t really embraced any of them, including characters like Lain Tang, Carlie Cooper, and Shay Marken. One exception was his brief reconnection with Black Cat. Many believe she’s actually his best romantic match, and perhaps even a better fit than Mary Jane. This is because she accepts Peter completely, and he uniquely motivates her to strive for self-improvement, a dynamic that’s been consistently shown in the comics.

In the recent issues of *Amazing Spider-Man*, Felicia Hardy revealed to Spider-Man (though she didn’t know he was Norman Osborn in disguise) that she’s working on becoming a better person for him. During the *King in Black* storyline, it became clear that the worst thing for her is deceiving Spider-Man, something she was forced to do due to a secret mission. She’s repeatedly risked her life for Peter Parker, even saving him from The Hood while he was in the hospital. She went so far as to enlist Mary Jane’s help, showing how deeply she cared about the situation – even more so than MJ did.

It’s clear that Spider-Man and Black Cat are a better match than Spider-Man and Mary Jane. While many fans believe Mary Jane is Spider-Man’s true love, looking at the stories themselves shows a different picture. Peter and MJ’s relationship has always been rocky, but ultimately circles back to the same issues. Black Cat, on the other hand, genuinely loves Spider-Man for who he is, embracing both his personal life as Peter Parker and his heroic persona.

In *Amazing Spider-Man* #11, Ben Reilly confronted Spider-Man, determined to uncover his true identity, as he already suspected it wasn’t Peter Parker. Meanwhile, Norman Osborn also knew Ben wasn’t Peter, leading to a fight. The biggest surprise came when Black Cat revealed she had known all along that this Spider-Man wasn’t the original – that Ben Reilly wasn’t Peter Parker. The fact that Felicia could tell the difference when Mary Jane and even Aunt May couldn’t highlights a unique connection between them, suggesting Black Cat, not Mary Jane Watson, is Spider-Man’s true soulmate.

Black Cat Is A Better Choice Than Mary Jane For Spider-Man’s Next MCU Girlfriend

With the upcoming release of *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, there’s talk that the film might feature a gang war, especially with the villain Tombstone joining the cast. This could be a great way to finally introduce Black Cat to the big screen, as she’s known for her connections to the criminal underworld of New York City – a character briefly hinted at in *Amazing Spider-Man 2*. Some also believe this could set up a new love interest for Spider-Man, potentially replacing MJ.

The stories of Mary Jane Watson and Gwen Stacy have already been explored in previous Spider-Man films, with Gwen’s storyline closely following the comic books. While MJ was reintroduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s now time to introduce Spider-Man’s most compelling love interest: Black Cat. Marvel Comics has established Black Cat as an ideal match for Spider-Man, and it’s time to bring their connection to the big screen.

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2025-09-27 17:19