Tom Holland’s Peter Parker ended Spider-Man: Brand New Day on a hopeful note, with Ned finally remembering him. Then the post-credits scene sent him drifting into space. Now a new scene in Avengers: Endgame Encore may explain why.
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The Two Scenes Fans Are Comparing
The Encore mid-credits stinger follows Bruce Banner, who has isolated himself underground since his gamma outburst in Brand New Day. As he explains his serum, the cameras and screens around him stutter, flicker, and break into pixels. Then Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., appears to “collect” him.
Here’s the twist. In Brand New Day‘s post-credits scene, Ned’s Spidey Tracker app zooms out from Earth into space. As it does, the map glitches and stutters in much the same way. Two back-to-back scenes with the same visual signature probably aren’t a coincidence.
Joe Russo added fuel in an interview with Empire, hinting that Doom’s interest could stretch beyond Banner.
Why Would Doom Want Peter?
- Anchor being theory: Deadpool & Wolverine introduced beings who hold their universe together. Some fans think Peter anchors Earth-616.
- Doom’s grand spell: He may need powerful multiversal heroes to stitch reality into Battleworld.
- Mind control: He could turn captured heroes against their allies in the finale.
- Scheduling reality: Tom Holland isn’t expected in Doomsday, and he’s reportedly being saved for Secret Wars.
Spider-Man After Brand New Day- Suspects Compared
| Suspect | Evidence | Likelihood |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Doom | Matching glitch effects, Russo’s hint | Strong theory |
| The TVA | Recruits heroes against Doom | Plausible |
| Coincidence | Glitching from multiversal interference | Possible |
Other rumored Doom allies include Wanda Maximoff and Doctor Strange, so Peter may not be the only hero in that basement.
Conclusion
Nothing is confirmed, but the visual match is hard to ignore. Peter may be sidelined by a supervillain, or by scheduling, until Secret Wars. For more theories, check out our latest superhero news and Marvel and Hollywood coverage.
FAQs
Did Doctor Doom capture Spider-Man in the MCU?
Not officially. It’s a fan theory based on matching glitches in two post-credits scenes.
Will Tom Holland be in Avengers: Doomsday?
He isn’t expected to appear, and he’s reportedly being saved for Secret Wars.