A screening of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” at a cinema in Cartagena, Colombia, was disrupted after a strong foul odour spread through the auditorium, prompting many moviegoers to leave the theatre.
The incident occurred on Aug 2 during a screening at the Cine Colombia multiplex inside Plaza Bocagrande shopping centre, according to Jam Press.
Audience leaves as foul odour spreads
The screening was proceeding normally until midway through the film, when an unidentified audience member allegedly released an overpowering smell that quickly filled the auditorium.
The odour prompted many viewers to leave their seats and head into the cinema lobby.
Videos circulating online showed moviegoers, including a person dressed as Spider-Man, gathering in the hallway while the situation unfolded.
Although the screening was not officially cancelled, many audience members reportedly chose not to return because of the lingering smell.
Cause of incident remains unclear
The individual responsible has not been identified.
According to reports, the incident may have been caused either by a prank involving a stink bomb or by someone who failed to reach the restroom in time. No official confirmation has been provided.
The unusual incident quickly drew attention online, with many social media users expressing disbelief and amusement.
One user wrote, “There’s no respect anymore, but I don’t think anyone is so rotten as to evacuate an entire auditorium.”
Another commented, “To ruin a whole cinema like that, only God knows what that person ate.”
Others jokingly described the unidentified individual as the film’s real “villain”.
Film receives strong reviews despite disruption
Despite the unusual incident, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, starring Tom Holland in his fourth appearance as Spider-Man, has received a positive response from critics and audiences.
According to reports, the film holds a 90 per cent “Certified Fresh” rating from critics and a 98 per cent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The movie has also performed strongly at the global box office, reportedly earning US$927 million in worldwide ticket sales. Reports said it recorded the second-highest opening weekend both domestically and globally.
