Sony Pictures Malaysia, Aeon Mall set new Guinness World Records title of Largest Gathering In Spider-Man Costume

OVER thousands of people gathered at AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi to witness the history making moment where Malaysia breaks the Guinness World Records title of Largest Gathering In Spider-Man Costume.

The previous record of the largest gathering of people dressed as Spider-Man is 601 and was achieved by Sony Pictures Entertainment (India) on 15 December 2021.

The event was organized by Sony Pictures Malaysia and AEON Mall in celebration of the release of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse which was released on 1 June 2023.

The attempt started on 4pm at the Centre Court of AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi where people dressed as Spider-Man gathered into the designated attempt area. The Official Guinness World Record Adjudicator, Mr Kazuyoshi then announced the start of the attempt, and all people dressed as Spider-Man were required to remain in the attempt area for at least 5mins.

At 4:40 pm, the Official Guinness World Record Adjudicator, Mr Kazuyoshi then announced that Malaysia has successfully broke the record of Guinness World Records title of Largest Gathering In Spider-Man Costume with a total of 685 Spider-Man.

The event ends with a certificate presentation ceremony from Guinness World Records to Managing Director of Sony Pictures Malaysia, Mr Simon Foo and Chief Property Officer of AEON, Mr Lee Beng Beng.

With a high 96% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has received great reviews worldwide since the worldwide opening on 1 June. The film is currently the biggest animation opening day post pandemic.

The Spider War is Coming. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is in cinemas on 1 June 2023. - 7KLIK  

[CREDIT: Sony Pictures]