Malaysia sets new Guinness World Record for largest gathering of people dressed as Spider-Man

The Guinness World Records title for Largest Gathering In Spider-Man Costume now belongs to Malaysia with a total of 685 Spider-Man in one place. Photos: Handout

In conjunction with the release of new Spider-Man movie – Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, now showing at cinemas – film distributor Sony Pictures Malaysia and Aeon Mall invited fans to participate in a gathering while wearing the web-slinger costume.

On Saturday (June 3), many turned up at Aeon Mall Bukit Tinggi wearing the Spidey costume.

There were so many Spider-Man that Malaysia has set a new Guinness World Record.

According to a press release by Sony Pictures, the previous record was achieved at a gathering that happened in India on Dec 15, 2021, with 601 Spider-Man.

The attempt to break the old record began at 4pm, with the official Guinness adjudicator Kazuyoshi Kirimura requesting everyone dressed as Spider-Man to remain at the designated area for at least five minutes.

At 4.40pm, the adjudicator confirmed that Malaysia successfully broke the old record.

The Guinness World Records title for "Largest Gathering In Spider-Man Costume" now belongs to Malaysia with a total of 685 Spider-Man in one place.

The event was held in conjunction of the new Spider-Man movie in cinemas.