Amazing Spider-Man 2 In London World Premiere

Spider-Man is set to swing into town next month for the world premiere of the new blockbuster.

The cast of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will walk the red carpet in London's Leicester Square on April 10.

It is the first time a film about the super hero has made its global debut in the capital.

British star Andrew Garfield, who plays Peter Parker, said: "I'm delighted to see the world premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 take place in my home town. I can't wait to present this movie to audiences across the UK."

Sony Pictures said the premiere will also be shown simultaneously in 20 regional cinemas.

Emma Stone, Garfield's girlfriend in real life, plays Gwen Stacy in the film which sees web-slinging Spider-Man once again battle to protect New York from menacing villains.

This time it is Jamie Foxx's Electro who Spider-Man must defeat.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be released in the UK and Ireland on April 18.

A third film in this franchise is due to be released in May 2016.

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