Spider-Man Villain's Mistake Resurfaces Ahead Of Brand New Day

MCU fans are up in arms about a villain's mistake as Spider-Man: Brand New Day's debut quickly approaches.

Ahead of the release of one of the most highly anticipated films of the summer, Marvel fans are preparing for the upcoming movie by revisiting the past. As a result, they discovered a major mistake that Spider-Man: Far From Home's villain, Mysterio , also known as Quentin Beck (Jake Gyllenhaal), made.

Although Quentin initially acts like an ally to Peter Parker (Tom Holland) in Spider-Man: Far From Home , it was all a facade and part of a bigger plan that he had. His real goal was to obtain Tony Stark's E.D.I.T.H. (Even Dead, I'm The Hero) technology , a security system that was installed in a pair of sunglasses. He deceives everyone into thinking that he was a hero, but he was defeated at the end of the day. However, the villain still managed to expose Spider-Man's identity.

Now, seven years later, fans are questioning whether Mysterio's plan was ever sustainable. A recent thread on Reddit mocked the villain, asking what he expected to happen if he had successfully established himself as a superhero. The man was a fraud, so when inevitably forced to confront an actual supervillain, what would someone with his lack of skills do. Many users argue that his plans may have been convincing enough to fool the public for a short period of time, but he was nowhere near strong enough to fight a real threat, meaning that he would expose himself pretty quickly.

The discussion continued with many saying that Mysterio's fake victories would be pointless in the long run. He could not maintain his superhero image once the public expected him to step in, making his plan very flawed and ridiculous, criticizing the way the creative team handled Spider-Man: Far From Home's storyline .

While the consensus was that the villain made an incredibly stupid decision, there were also fans who believe that Mysterio might have been able to pull it off. Some Reddit users pointed out that he wasn't limited to visual effects and illusions, as the Stark drones were also heavily armed and capable of inflicting real damage. So, he could have relied on weapons and advanced technology, making him more capable than most would think.

Another fan actually defended Quentin's place, explaining how he would have become even more dangerous if he had fully gained control of Stark's technology. They said that the drones alone would be capable of destroying anyone who gets in his way.

Others believe that he never intended to remain in the spotlight. Since he made up his origin story and claimed he was a visitor from another universe, some fans think he could have simply staged his departure after getting his revenge. This means he would simply remove himself from the equation completely before anyone expected him to do anything.

Regardless of whether Mysterio's plans would have worked if he was never stopped in Spider-Man: Far From Home , the matter remains a fun debate among MCU fans on social media. The lighthearted back-and-forth offers viewers a fun way to quench their thirst as they wait for the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day .

Spider-Man: Brand New Day premieres in theaters on July 31, 2026.

Four years after No Way Home, Peter Parker lives alone, forgotten by everyone he loves, and devotes himself entirely to being Spider-Man.

Spider-Man: Far From Home follows Peter Parker as he tries to leave his superhero life behind and enjoy a summer trip across Europe with his classmates after the events of Avengers: Endgame . His plans are disrupted when Nick Fury recruits him to help battle mysterious elemental creatures, forcing Peter to step out of Tony Stark’s shadow and decide what kind of hero Spider-Man should become.