'Spy Kids 4' to screen in 4D with 'smell technology'

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World will be screened using Aromascope technology, it has been announced.

The fourth instalment in the children's franchise will allow viewers to interact with the film through their sense of smell, according to a press release from Dimension Films.

"This innovative and celebrated franchise will now be the first to introduce audiences to the new adventure of 4D where they will have eight special opportunities throughout the movie to access the action interactively through smell," reads the release.

"The introduction of scent in the movie going experience adds to the outrageous fun by enhancing the action, adventure and comedy to take you where no film has gone before."

Director Robert Rodriguez expressed his enthusiasm at the addition of Aromascope, stating that the fourth dimension will be free.

"Families are going to love the interactivity of this new addition to the movie going experience. And best of all, you won't have to pay extra for 4D Aromascope, which will be provided to every theatre whether it be 2D or 3D," said Rodriguez.

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World follows a retired spy who must return to her old profession in order to prevent a villain from stopping time.

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World stars Community actor Joel McHale and Jessica Alba. It is slated to be released on August 19.

Watch a trailer for Spy Kids: All the Time in the World below: