Story perspectives

Mystery Stench Forces Cartagena Cinema Evacuation During Spider-Man

8/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

On August 2, hundreds were evacuated from Cine Colombia’s Cartagena multiplex during a Spider-Man screening after a rogue smell erupted.
Although the odor’s source remained unknown, a video posted to X by @ExxAlerts showed patrons fleeing, hands over their noses.
Cinema staff kept other auditoriums operating and did not cancel the Spider-Man showing.
A Spider-Man cosplayer entertained fans in the lobby while most displaced viewers did not return before the credits.

1 of 1

Story summary

On August 2, hundreds were evacuated from Cine Colombia’s Cartagena multiplex during a Spider-Man screening after a rogue smell erupted.
Although the odor’s source remained unknown, a video posted to X by @ExxAlerts showed patrons fleeing, hands over their noses.
Cinema staff kept other auditoriums operating and did not cancel the Spider-Man showing.
A Spider-Man cosplayer entertained fans in the lobby while most displaced viewers did not return before the credits.