Moviegoers attending a screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Cartagena, Colombia, experienced an unexpected interruption over the weekend after a strong foul odour reportedly forced several audience members to abandon the cinema.
The unusual incident occurred while fans were watching the latest instalment of the Spider-Man franchise. According to reports, the unpleasant smell spread rapidly through the auditorium, making it difficult for many people to remain inside.
Witnesses said the odour became so overwhelming that moviegoers began leaving their seats and rushing outside in search of fresh air, temporarily disrupting the screening.
One of the more memorable moments from the incident involved a fan dressed in a Spider-Man costume, who was also seen leaving the theatre along with the rest of the audience, adding a humorous twist to the bizarre episode.
Although the exact source of the smell was not officially confirmed, reports circulating on social media claimed it originated after someone in the audience passed gas during the screening, with the odour allegedly lingering throughout the enclosed cinema.
While a number of attendees eventually returned to their seats after the air inside the auditorium improved, others chose to leave the venue entirely and did not stay to finish the film.
The unusual occurrence quickly attracted attention online, where social media users reacted with a mix of disbelief and humour, with many joking that the screening had become more memorable for the incident than for the movie itself.
Despite the disruption at the Cartagena cinema, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has generally received positive feedback from audiences worldwide, with fans praising its action sequences, performances, and storyline.
For moviegoers at this particular screening, however, the experience will likely be remembered less for the superhero adventure on screen and more for the unexpected incident that brought the showing to an abrupt and rather unpleasant pause.
