Andrew Garfield and Marisa Tomei, both from the Spider-Man universe, photographed together

Online users are buzzing after a new photo of Andrew Garfield and Marisa Tomei (Peter Parker and Aunt May) surfaces

A new photo circulating online showing Andrew Garfield (the second Spider‑Man) and Marisa Tomei (the MCU’s Aunt May) together has set social media ablaze with speculation from fans about Spider‑Man multiverse possibilities and future cameos.

The image, shared by users across multiple subreddit communities, captures Garfield and Tomei side‑by‑side in what appears to be a recent out‑of‑context snapshot, leading many fans to marvel at how well they look together and spark imaginative theories about what it could mean for the franchise. Some noted how young and stunning Tomei appears alongside Garfield, who played Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider‑Man films, while others playfully theorised about possible multiverse crossovers or flashback scenes.

Despite the enthusiasm, commenters pointed out that the photo most likely reflects a casual meetup or public event rather than an indication of actual casting news. One subreddit thread noted that the image came from Tomei’s own social media or public appearances, where the two actors simply ran into each other, with no official connection to ongoing Spider‑Man projects.

Fans also joked about how the age gap could technically fit into a comic‑style multiverse explanation, riffing on the idea that Tomei’s Aunt May (sometimes referred to as the MCU’s ‘third Aunt May’) and Garfield’s Peter Parker could be connected in an alternate universe setting. Others noted that because the MCU storyline saw Tomei’s Aunt May die in Spider‑Man: No Way Home, any real return would likely take place via flashback or multiverse circumstances rather than a straight narrative continuation.

Reactions ranged from affectionate admiration, with users complimenting Tomei’s timeless look, to more out‑there fan theories about potential future Spider‑Man crossovers. As one fan put it, “please give us one more, Spider‑Man, Mr. Garfield,” highlighting the community’s nostalgic desire to see Garfield’s version of the wall‑crawler return in some form.