Warner Bros. and Legendary’s “A Minecraft Movie” is causing such a sensation among young moviegoers that one Cineworld theater in Oxfordshire is warning its patrons not to get disruptive or they will be removed from the venue without a refund, BBC News reports. Videos of “Minecraft” moviegoers getting rowdy inside the theater have gone viral on social media, sparking a trend that encourages viewers to clap, shout, throw popcorn and more during pivotal moments of the movie (including Jack Black proclaiming “I am Steve” and yelling “chicken jockey!”).
The notice at the Cineworld reads: “Any form of anti-social behavior, especially anything that may disturb other guests such as loud screaming, clapping and shouting will not be tolerated. Anyone who is found to be acting in this manner will be removed from the screening and not entitled to a refund.”
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Other movie theaters are issuing similar warnings. A spokesperson for England’s REEL cinema said in a statement (via People): “To ensure everyone has the best possible cinema experience, we’re increasing our monitoring of screens during performances. Disruptive behavior, including taking part in TikTok trends, before, during, or after a screening will not be tolerated. Anyone causing disruption will be asked to leave, and where necessary, the police will be called.”
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The Glasgow Times noted that a local Cineworld put out the following notice: “We’ve been informed of reports of an online trend that includes making excessive noise during ‘A Minecraft Movie.’ We would like to remind everyone to please be respectful to those around them by not making noise nor being on their phones during any movie. Failure to do so may result in ejection from the cinema.”
Starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers and Sebastian Hansen, “A Minecraft Movie” is based on the popular video game of the same name from Mojang Studios. The film became an instant blockbuster for Warner Bros., grossing $162 million in its domestic debut and a massive $313 million worldwide to become the biggest video game movie opener in history.
As reported by Variety, embattled Warner Bros. film bosses Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy celebrated the success of “A Minecraft Movie” in a company-wide memo that read: “The largest domestic opening weekend of 2025, the biggest since July, and Warner Bros.’ largest opening weekend since 2023. This is truly a world-class achievement! This is what happens when we believe in the power of our creativity, each other, and the strength of great storytelling.”
“A Minecraft Movie” is now playing in theaters.
