Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Zendaya's Black Wardrobe Sparks Mourning Theory
Zendaya has been wearing mostly black outfits during the press tour for the new Spider-Man movie.
Fans think this might mean something sad happens in the film, like a character dies.
They compare it to how Millie Bobby Brown wore black to show her character's fate in Stranger Things.
Some fans also noticed black dahlias on one of Zendaya's dresses, which can mean sadness or betrayal.
Not everyone agrees, though.
Some think the black outfits and flowers might just be stylistic choices or references to past Spider-Man movies.
Zendaya even wore a white dress in Shanghai, which some say fits Chinese mourning traditions.
The movie comes out soon, and fans are excited and nervous to see if their theories are right.
Zendaya wore black outfits during the Spider-Man: Brand New Day press tour, sparking fan theories about mourning.
Fans compared her wardrobe to Millie Bobby Brown's black outfits during Stranger Things season 5 press tour.
Black dahlias on one of Zendaya's dresses were interpreted as symbols of betrayal and darkness.
Some fans believe the black outfits and dahlias foreshadow a character's death or significant event in the film.
Zendaya wore a white dress in Shanghai, which some fans linked to Chinese mourning traditions, keeping the theory alive.
- Who
- Zendaya and fans of Spider-Man
- What
- Speculation about Zendaya's black wardrobe during the Spider-Man: Brand New Day press tour
- When
- June 15 onwards
- Where
- Global press tour locations including Madrid, Berlin, Rome, Shanghai
- Why
- Fans interpret Zendaya's black outfits and symbolic details as hints about the film's plot
Mourning Theory Supporters
Counter-Theory Advocates
Wardrobe Color
Mourning Theory Supporters
Zendaya's consistent black outfits suggest mourning, similar to Millie Bobby Brown's Stranger Things press tour.
Counter-Theory Advocates
The black dahlias could be a sentimental callback to Peter Parker's necklace gift in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Cultural Context
Mourning Theory Supporters
The white gown in Shanghai aligns with Chinese mourning traditions, supporting the theory.
Counter-Theory Advocates
The white gown could simply be a stylistic choice unrelated to mourning.
Symbolism
Mourning Theory Supporters
Black dahlias symbolize betrayal and darkness, hinting at a significant character's fate.
Counter-Theory Advocates
The black dahlias might foreshadow Miles Morales' entrance rather than a character's death.
- Film Title
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Release Dates
- India: July 30, US: July 31, UK: July 29
- Zendaya's Character
- MJ
- Previous Film
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- Millie Bobby Brown's Reference
- Wore black during Stranger Things season 5 press tour to signify character's fate