LOS ANGELES: Michael Jordan surprised fans with an unexpected appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Monday, instantly becoming one of the most talked-about stars on the red carpet despite not appearing in the film.

The Creed and Black Panther actor arrived at the Dolby Theatre, where photographers captured him alongside the cast and filmmakers ahead of the movie’s theatrical release. His appearance quickly generated excitement among Marvel fans, who welcomed the unexpected guest at one of the year’s biggest film premieres.

More than 100 words into the event, Michael Jordan continued to dominate social media conversations as fans speculated about his presence at the premiere. Although he has no role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, his attendance added extra star power to an already high-profile evening.

Tom Holland led the premiere as he reprised his role as Peter Parker in the fourth installment of Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man franchise. He was joined by Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Jacob Batalon, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, Liza Colón-Zayas, Marvin Jones III, and Eman Esfandi.

Director Destin Daniel Cretton also attended the event alongside Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, producer Amy Pascal, and casting director Sarah Finn.

The new film follows Peter Parker after the world forgets his identity as Spider-Man. The official synopsis says Peter dedicates himself fully to fighting crime while struggling to watch his closest friends move on without remembering him. As he adjusts to his new reality, he confronts a mysterious villain whom no one else can see. The encounter forces him to make life-changing decisions to protect New York City and the people he loves.

One of the film’s biggest mysteries remains the role of Sadie Sink. Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have not revealed details about her character, fueling months of online speculation. Sink recently joked about the fan theories during an interview with Nylon.

She also praised Tom Holland for helping her settle into the production.

“It was interesting stepping into that space and being a little bit of an outsider, but he could not have been more welcoming,” Sink said. “He was so relaxed and open, and I felt very at ease.”

The Los Angeles premiere marked the final major event of the film’s global promotional tour before Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31. Jordan’s surprise appearance ensured the premiere ended with an extra dose of excitement for fans and the entertainment industry alike.