I’m really hoping one of my favorite Spider-Man/Hulk moments from the comics becomesMCUcanon inSpider-Man: Brand New Day. Currently filming with a release date set for July of next year,Brand New Daywill be the start of a whole new trilogy for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. Likewise, the confirmation of the Hulk’s involvement has me very excited.
Beyond The Punisher, Bruce Banner’s Hulk will be another major hero joiningthe cast ofSpider-Man: Brand New Day. However,Spider-Man: No Way Homeestablished that no one remembers Peter Parker after Doctor Strange’s spell.However, the comics provided a pretty cool loophole for Spider-Man and Hulk’s relationship, and I’d love to see some version of it in the MCU.
In The Comics, The Hulk Actually Remembered Peter Parker
In 2020’sImmortal Hulk: Great Powerby Tom Taylor and Jorge Molina, Spider-Man has a heartwarming encounter with the Hulk, who calls the Webslinger by his secret identity.
This surprises Spider-Man, as the events of the previousOne More Day/Brand New Daystorylinessaw the entire world forgetting Spider-Man’s secret identity after a deal was made with Mephisto (the inspiration forNo Way Home’sspells).
However, Hulk confirms that while Banner forgot Spider-Man was Peter Parker, he never did.Keeping that in mind, it would be fascinating if something along these lines occurred in the MCU’sSpider-Man: Brand New Day, especially with the confirmation that Banner/Hulk will be in the upcoming movie.
That said, there are some complications. Firstly,Bruce Banner and Hulk have been merged as “Smart Hulk” sinceEndgame, allowing Banner to retain his personality and intelligence while utilizing the Hulk’s strength. That said, there are big hopes and expectations that Bruce and the Hulk will be split once more with a return to form.
When and if that happens, it would be fascinating if Hulk similarly remembered Peter Parker while Bruce doesn’t, as we’ve seen in the comics(despite their limited interactions in the last twoAvengersmovies).
I Need SOME Version Of This Moment In Spider-Man: Brand New Day
On the one hand, the limited interactions Spider-Man has had with Smart Hulk (and none with the OG Hulk) might make a direct adaptation of this moment somewhat illogical.
Nevertheless, I’d still love to seesomeoneremembering Peter Parker inBrand New Dayor the MCU’s future via some sort of loophole. Set photos and videos already suggestZendaya’s MJ and Tom Holland’s Parker will be sharing scenes, hinting she may end up remembering him in spite of the spell.
Likewise, Star-Lord knew Peter Parker but was off-planet when Doctor Strange cast his spell, so perhaps he still remembers the Webslinger’s real name and face. At any rate, it’s going to be fascinating to see how the MCU’sSpider-Man: Brand New Daygets out of the narrative pickle they put themselves in withSpider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: Brand New Dayis set to release July 31st, 2026 from Marvel Studios.
