New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Clip Reveals MJ's New Love Interest

The latest trailer for the upcoming Spider-Man film shows a complicated situation for Peter Parker.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 7:34am

A newly released clip from the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film shows MJ, played by Zendaya, with a new love interest, played by Eman Esfandi. The clip depicts an emotional moment as Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland, watches from a distance, unable to intervene due to the events of the previous film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Peter asked Doctor Strange to erase everyone's memory of him.

Why it matters

This new development in Peter and MJ's relationship is a direct result of the ending of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Peter sacrificed his personal relationships to stop the multiverse from collapsing. Fans are eager to see how this new dynamic will play out and how it will impact the emotional core of the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film.

The details

The clip shows Esfandi's character gently running his fingers through MJ's hair, while Peter watches from a distance, clearly still caring for her but unable to reveal himself. This new love interest for MJ is played by Eman Esfandi, who previously portrayed Ezra Bridger in the Ahsoka series.

  • The clip was recently released, stirring emotions online among fans.

The players

Tom Holland

The actor who portrays Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Zendaya

The actress who portrays MJ, Peter Parker's love interest, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Eman Esfandi

The actor who portrays MJ's new love interest in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film.

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What’s next

Fans are already speculating about future storylines, including possible appearances from Black Cat or even Harry Osborn in later films.

The takeaway

The new development in Peter and MJ's relationship highlights the emotional impact of the events in Spider-Man: No Way Home, and fans are eager to see how this will shape the narrative of the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film.