Spider-Man: No Way Home brought an end to the wall-crawler's first trilogy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe while also bringing closure to a number of storylines and characters in the MCU and beyond. It also left Peter Parker in an exciting new place that opens up a number of potential stories for the next rumored trilogy.
There are a number of comic storylines that can be explored to explain the future of Spider-Man. Fans want to see what Spider-Man might be dealing with next in Sony and Marvel Studio's hugely successful cinematic franchise.
10 Brand New Day Gave Spider-Man A New Direction After Losing His Marriage To MJ
The finale of No Way Home saw the memory of Peter Parker erased from the world. Even Ned Leeds and MJ can't remember their time together. This was similar to how Spider-Man recovered his secret identity in the comics during Civil War, though he also lost his long marriage to the love of his life, MJ.
The Brand New Day relaunch followed this mystical reboot, which saw Spider-Man face off against exciting new enemies. Peter Parker found new love interests, like Carlie Cooper, that could give the cinematic storyline a similar fresh start.
9 The Post-Credits Scene Teased A Possible Adaptation Of The Alien Costume Saga
Venom: Let There Be Carnage first brought Eddie Brock and the Venom symbiote to the MCU in its post-credit scene. This was continued in Spider-Man: No Way Home's own post-credit scene. Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock was learning the history of the MCU when he was transported back to his original reality - along with other multiversal characters.
However, he left a small piece of the symbiote behind in the MCU that could tease an adaptation of The Alien Costume Saga. For fans hoping to see the MCU's Spider-Man get his own symbiote costume, this could be the first step towards seeing a new take on the fan-favorite storyline.
8 Spider-Man Found A Partner In The Black Cat Who Shared His Costumed Life
Peter Parker made a huge decision to not tell MJ or Ned Leeds about their forgotten relationship, as he hoped to spare them from the dangers of being friends with Spider-Man. This sets the stage perfectly for Spider-Man to finally meet his costumed partner, Black Cat, on the big screen for the first time.
Spider-Man first met Felicia Hardy in costume in 1979's Amazing Spider-Man #194 as a cat burglar before she became a close friend and his superhero partner. The two even entered into a romantic relationship, which would bring a new dynamic to the big screen following his forced split from MJ.
7 A Dark Spider-Man Tried To Escape From His Problems In Peter Parker No More
The Spider-Man No More storyline inspired parts of 2004's Spider-Man 2, as the character struggled to live a normal life with the responsibilities of Spider-Man. Spider-Man has also retreated from the responsibilities of civilian life in the Peter Parker No More storyline from the '90s.
Struggling to cope with a series of traumatic events and the looming death of his Aunt May, Spider-Man tried to reject his humanity. No Way Home ended on a hopeful note, but the character could seek his own dark path in future instalments of the franchise.
6 Spider-Man Could Finally Take On The Kingpin In The Lifeline Tablet Saga
It's also possible that Spider-Man could be tempted to bring his beloved Aunt May back after losing her in No Way Home. He may seek mystical artifacts like The Tablet of Life and Time. This could could finally bring the long-awaited confrontation between Spider-Man and his old comic foe, Wilson Fisk/Kingpin.
The Kingpin has frequently hunted for the tablet in the comics, recently succeeding in bringing his son Richard Fisk/The Rose back to life. With Vincent D'Onofrio's reprisal of his live-action Kingpin on Hawkeye, the stage could be set for a confrontation between the wall-crawler and the crime boss.
5 The Clone Saga Could Build The Framework For A Whole New Trilogy Storyline
Further movies in MCU's Spider-Man franchise would likely explore Peter Parker's college years, which were spent at Empire State University in the comics. That's where he first met Harry Osborn and Gwen Stacy. He would also meet Professor Miles Warren/The Jackal, who would play a huge role in Spider-Man's life for the next few years.
The Clone Saga saw The Jackal create a genetic duplicate of Peter Parker that he used to toy with Spider-Man's mind by forcing him to face himself in fatal combat. This would lead to the debut of Ben Reilly/Scarlet Spider and other huge additions to Spider-Man's cinematic storyline - if adapted to the big screen.
4 Ned Leeds Could Be Heading Towards His Ill-Fated Debut As The Hobgoblin
Spider-Man's closest ally Ned Leeds has also been stripped of the memories of his best friend following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. This means he has also forgotten his promise to not turn on his best friend like the other Spider-Men.
Ned's time at MIT could lead him to create gear to become the Hobgoblin, much like his comic counterpart. The mystery of the Hobgoblin was a long storyline that teased his identity until it was finally revealed to be Ned Leeds, which comic fans have been hoping to see on the big screen.
3 Peter Parker Could Meet Even More Multiversal Spider-Men In Spider-Verse
While Sony has already begun to explore the animated Spider-Verse, the MCU version of Spider-Man may not be finished with meeting his alternate selves. The Spider-Verse event from the comics found Spider-Man and his multiversal counterparts hunted down and consumed by a family of energy vampires - the Inheritors.
Peter Parker was forced to ally with a number of other Spider-People from across the multiverse in order to face the powerful threat of the Inheritors. This could lead to another epic crossover on the big screen, going beyond Sony's live-action franchises.
2 The MCU Could Adapt Ultimate Marvel's The Death Of Spider-Man Storyline
If the rumors of a new trilogy are true, it's possible the MCU could explore a storyline that fans have never seen on the big screen. Ultimate Marvel's The Death Of Spider-Man storyline from the Ultimatum event saw Spider-Man heroically give his life in a final battle against Norman Osborn in his transformed Green Goblin form.
The storyline might not hit as hard without various relationships after No Way Home. Although, The Death Of Spider-Man gives the studio an option to introduce a new character like Miles Morales in the role of Spider-Man.
1 Miles Morales Could Make His Live-Action Debut In A Spider-Men Adaptation
Spider-Man: No Way Home teased the idea of Miles Morales during a discussion with Electro, who assumed there had to be a Black Spider-Man. An adaptation of the Spider-Men crossover comic could prove that to be true, as Peter Parker crossed into another universe to meet his counterpart's successor, Miles Morales.
The storyline even featured the return of Mysterio who operated in both realities, which brought both Spider-Men together. It could bring Miles Morales into the MCU's live-action universe. Also, it could tie up suspected loose ends from Mysterio's apparent death in Spider-Man: Far From Home.