Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to be a thrilling addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a star-studded cast and a story that promises to raise the stakes for the web-slinger. As the trailer reveals a host of characters, the question on everyone's mind is: who will survive and who will fall? Here's a deep dive into the survival chances of each major character, ranked from least likely to most likely to die.
The Least Likely to Die: Bruce Banner/Hulk
Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/Hulk is the least likely character to meet his end in Brand New Day. As the only force capable of harming the Hulk is now gone, the enormous green rage monster is expected to emerge unscathed. While the character's return to his Savage Hulk form during this story may raise the stakes, it's highly unlikely that he'll be killed off. With Ruffalo's decade-long association with Marvel Studios, it's safe to assume that the Hulk will continue to be a prominent figure in the MCU.
The Slim Chance: Punisher
Jon Bernthal's Punisher, a longtime veteran of the MCU's streaming sphere, is also a character with a slim chance of dying in Brand New Day. Having previously appeared in Daredevil, his own Punisher series, and Daredevil: Born Again Season 1, this will be Bernthal's first appearance in an MCU movie as Frank Castle. Given his resilience on-screen and popularity off-screen, it's highly unlikely that Marvel would kill him off in this movie. With his Disney+ Special Presentation right before this, Marvel may want to keep him around for a long time.
The Safe Bet: Ned Leeds
Jacob Batalon's Ned Leeds, known as Peter Parker's former 'guy in the chair,' is also a character with a high chance of survival. While his friendship with Peter is something fans hope to see brought back into the fold, his death would surely deliver a highly emotional moment. However, given his small role in the MCU so far, it's safe to assume that he'll survive the events of Brand New Day.
The Guaranteed Survival: Sadie Sink's Unconfirmed Character
Sadie Sink's character, a rising star in the industry, is basically guaranteed to survive the events of Brand New Day. With her confirmation for the movie and a major role in 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars, it's clear that Marvel and Sony want to capitalize on her popularity. Her survival is a no-brainer, and she's likely to play a major Marvel character in the future.
The Uncertain Fate: MJ's Boyfriend
Eman Esfandi's character, seen flirting with Zendaya's MJ at a house party in the movie's first trailer, is an intriguing addition to the story. While killing off his character doesn't seem likely, it would leave MJ single again, giving her and Peter a chance to rekindle their relationship. However, the size of his role in the movie is unclear, meaning he could be more of a threat to Peter than just a romantic rival.
The High-Stakes Battle: Scorpion
Michael Mando's Mac Gargan, better known as Scorpion, is the pick to not make it to the credits if one character has to take that slot. Given that Scorpion is going to be one of the main villains in this movie, he has the highest chance of dying in action as he takes on the web-slinger. While he would only be the second Spider-Man villain to die in the MCU, his death would be a significant turning point in the story.
In conclusion, Spider-Man: Brand New Day promises to be a thrilling addition to the MCU, with a star-studded cast and a story that raises the stakes for the web-slinger. While some characters are guaranteed to survive, others are in high-stakes battles that could change the course of the story. As the trailer reveals more about the movie, fans can't help but wonder who will make it out alive and who will fall in the battle for New York.
