Spider-Man Fans Stunned as Theater Plays ‘I Want Your Sex’ Instead of ‘Brand New Day’
Movie theaters often deliver unexpected moments, but audiences hoping to see a Marvel blockbuster were met with a surprising twist recently. During a screening of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, the wrong video was reportedly played before the film began.
As shared by the Instagram account ayoo_rios, a theater mistakenly aired ‘I Want Your Sex’ instead of the intended ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. This unusual mix-up quickly gained traction online, with fans humorously commenting on the stark contrast between a family-friendly superhero film and an adult-themed feature.
The incident seems to have stemmed from a simple error at the theater, where the wrong content was selected prior to the screening. While such mistakes are uncommon, they often turn into viral moments due to the confusion and reactions they provoke among moviegoers.
‘I Want Your Sex’ is a 2026 erotic comedy thriller directed by Gregg Araki, with a screenplay by Karley Sciortino and Araki. The film features a star-studded cast including Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Johnny Knoxville, Margaret Cho, Roxane Mesquida, Charli XCX, and Daveed Diggs.
This film blends elements of crime and comedy while delving into themes related to modern art and BDSM culture. It made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2026, before being released in the U.S. by Magnolia Pictures on July 31, 2026.
The movie that audiences intended to see was ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, the latest entry from Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures featuring Tom Holland as Peter Parker. This film marks the fourth installment in the MCU Spider-Man series, following the events of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ stars Holland alongside Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo. The narrative follows Peter Parker as he continues to protect New York while confronting a new dangerous threat and navigating changes to his powers.
This film has emerged as one of Marvel’s most significant releases, drawing considerable attention from fans globally. It was developed as the beginning of a new chapter for Holland’s Spider-Man, with the creative team aiming to portray Peter as a more independent hero tackling street-level threats.
Production for the movie followed years of meticulous planning, with Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers returning as writers and Cretton stepping in as director. Filming took place in various locations across Scotland and England, including Pinewood Studios.
While ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has sparked plenty of discussions due to its storyline and characters, this accidental theater incident provided fans with a completely different topic to discuss. Instead of the anticipated Spider-Man action, some viewers were treated to an unexpected and bizarre introduction.
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