03 August,2026 11:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Spider Man Brand New Day (Pic/X)
A screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day at a cinema in Cartagena, Colombia, took an unexpected turn after an audience member allegedly caused a foul smell that disrupted the show. The incident reportedly forced hundreds of moviegoers to leave the auditorium and gather in the hallway.
A Spider-Man screening in Cartagena, Colombia was evacuated after one of the audience members suffered from an extreme fart attack. As per a report by Jam Press, the incident happened at the Cine Colombia multiplex inside the Plaza Bocagrande shopping center.
As per report in New York Post, the audience member filled the darkened auditorium with a horrible odor, prompting audience members to flee their seats in disgust. Hundreds of film fans were reportedly evacuated into the hallway.
While the screening was not officially canceled, viewers decided to leave before the end credits. The member has not been identified yet.
This is the second incident of audience getting disturbed during screening. Earlier, a video went viral of scuffle erupting in theatre. A screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, and Jacob Batalon in key roles, reportedly turned chaotic after a spoiler-filled conversation inside a cinema hall escalated into a physical altercation. A video capturing the aftermath has gone viral, drawing widespread reactions from social media users.
According to a viral post, four friends had gone to watch the film and were seated next to a man and his woman companion. The post alleged that the man was watching the movie for the second time. During the screening, he allegedly began narrating the plot and revealing upcoming scenes. This left the friend's group agitated, and the confrontation turned into altercation.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to create history at the box office. The film, which was released on July 30 in India, has grossed over Rs 300 crore in the country over its opening weekend, becoming the first Hollywood film to do so. It also beat Avengers Endgame and became biggest Hollywood opener by earning over Rs 65 crores.