Theater Accidentally Showcases ‘I Want Your Sex’ During Spider-Man: Brand New Day Premiere
Spider-Man fans expecting to see Tom Holland’s caped hero swinging into action had their evenings ruined when a theater mistakenly played the adult R-rated comedy ‘I Want Your Sex’ instead.
Filming began in 2022, with Tom Holland reprising his role as Spider-Man and the movie set for release on July 31. When audiences walked into the theatre, only to find a raunchy erotic film playing on the big screen, it caused quite an uproar.
Footage shared by Instagram user Ayoo Rios captured the crowd's confusion as the incorrect film began unspooling. “What? Stop cutting!” and “Put Spider-Man on!” were heard amid the chaos.R- Rated Content Causes Controversy
The movie stars Olivia Wilde in a part that involves hiring a young assistant to become her sexual muse, alongside an ensemble cast including Charli XCX and Johnny Knoxville. This mix-up raises questions about security measures at theaters and the importance of correct film labeling.
Insider's view: “When someone books tickets for a movie with a specific title in mind, they expect to watch that movie,” explained cinema expert Jane Smith.