Tom Holland’s Peter Parker has had a rough few years. He lost his identity, his friends’ memories, and now his relationship with MJ. Fans are hunting for Easter eggs in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and one small detail might hint at something more hopeful.
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The Clue Everyone Missed
A crew member shared an image of Peter’s villain board, which appears only briefly in the film. It’s packed with deep-cut names like Hypno-Hustler and Screwball. Tucked on the right is a newspaper clipping about a string of art thefts across New York City.
Any city villain could pull off an art heist. But stealing valuable pieces is the signature move of Felicia Hardy, better known as Black Cat. In the comics, she’s a thief who becomes Spider-Man’s on-again, off-again flame.
Why the Timing Works?
Peter is single and no one remembers him after No Way Home, so he’s free to let someone new in. Felicity Jones played Felicia in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but that film never had room to build a spark with Andrew Garfield’s Peter. Marvel Studios could finally get it right. It would also be the first time one big-screen Spider-Man had three serious love interests.
Note: this is a fan theory built on one background prop. Nothing is confirmed.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Love Interests at a Glance
| Love Interest | Where It Started | What Happened |
|---|---|---|
| MJ | Homecoming, dating in Far From Home | Grew frustrated in Brand New Day, and their future is uncertain |
| Liz Allan | Homecoming | Left town after her father, the Vulture, was jailed, and has since forgotten Peter |
| Black Cat (theory) | Villain board clue | Possible new arc, unconfirmed |
The board is a treasure trove of villain references, and this clipping is the one that points to romance. If Marvel is planning a Black Cat storyline, this could be its first quiet hint. Keep an eye on more superhero and movie updates as the story develops, and explore our entertainment coverage for other fan theories.
FAQs
Is Black Cat officially in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movies?
No. She hasn’t been announced, and the art-theft clipping is only a hint fans are reading into.
Who are Peter Parker’s current love interests in the MCU?
MJ and Liz Allan are his past ones. MJ’s future with Peter is still open after Brand New Day.