Warning, July 31 -- This article contains major spoilers for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.

The ending of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' brings Peter Parker back to the people he lost following the events of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', although neither MJ nor Ned appear to fully recover their memories of him.

Instead, the film suggests that some connections may survive even when the memories attached to them have been erased. Through a broken necklace, a familiar handshake and an unexpected signal from outer space, the closing moments leave Peter's personal future open while setting up a potentially larger conflict for Spider-Man.

One of the film's most emotional moments centres on the Black Dahlia necklace Peter bought for MJ during their s...