Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will face off against The Hand in the upcoming fourth movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The Hand, a dangerous ninja group based in New York City, will be one of the main villainous forces Peter Parker has to contend with.
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is out, and it shows the movie will be a personal, grounded story. Peter Parker is navigating life four years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, and he’s more on his own than ever. He’s also facing new challenges with his powers as threats increase across New York City.
So, let’s talk about The Hand. I’ve been digging into their role in the upcoming Brand New Day storyline, and here’s what I’ve gathered about why they’re going to be giving Spider-Man such a hard time.
Among Several Villains, Brand New Day’s Trailer Confirms Spider-Man Will Fight The Hand
The latest trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows that Peter Parker is about to experience a particularly thrilling and unpredictable adventure.
The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows Spider-Man battling familiar enemies like Scorpion (who hasn’t been seen in nine years), Boomerang, and Tarantula – a tough group of villains. Plus, although he’s not in the trailer, the powerful crime boss Tombstone is also expected to appear in the movie.
I’m so excited for Brand New Day! It sounds like it’s going to be packed with amazing characters – we’ll definitely see Hulk and The Punisher, and I’m really hoping the rumors are true about Sadie Sink joining the MCU as Jean Grey. That figure in the yellow hood in the trailer has to be her, right? I can’t wait to find out!
Spider-Man has some great new allies, and the trailer suggests he’ll also be fighting several members of The Hand, making for some exciting battles.
The trailer shows Spider-Man fighting members of the Hand, both unmasked in a prison and dramatically leaping through the air to confront a group of ninjas. This raises the question of what brought Spider-Man into conflict with them in the first place.
A Brief History Of The Hand Explained (Why Is Spider-Man Fighting Them?)
Originally appearing in comic books, The Hand is a secret criminal group of ninjas with a history stretching back centuries. They’re known for their connection to ancient mystical practices, rituals involving bringing people back to life, and fighting using supernatural powers.
In the Netflix Marvel shows Daredevil, Iron Fist, and The Defenders, the villainous group known as The Hand tried to take over New York City as part of a plan for world domination. While their leaders appeared to be destroyed in The Defenders, it seems they’ve been secretly active in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for almost ten years.
Considering The Hand’s past appearances, their involvement in Spider-Man: Brand New Day hints at a larger, developing story in New York City. This aligns with the movie’s description, which states that Peter Parker will discover a series of crimes leading to a formidable new enemy – one of the most dangerous Spider-Man has ever encountered.
Spider-Man hasn’t crossed paths with The Hand before, but the Punisher, Frank Castle, has. Because of this, a reluctant partnership between Frank Castle and Spider-Man to fight The Hand seems possible.
The return of The Hand in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a great way to raise the stakes and bring more grounded, street-level stories to the MCU, particularly given Spider-Man’s abilities. It also provides a compelling reason for Daredevil and Spider-Man to team up, something fans have been hoping for years – though Daredevil’s appearance in Brand New Day hasn’t been officially confirmed yet.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases in theaters July 31st from Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures.
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