‘Minecraft’ warning issued by cinema: “Loud screaming, clapping and shouting will not be tolerated”

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Loud reactions to the movie have been circulating online A cinema in the UK has issued a warning to those attending screenings of A Minecraft Movie , following raucous behaviour at other screenings of the film. READ MORE: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ review: blockhead video game adaptation needs shaping up The film adaptation of the popular video game has become a box office hit, enjoying the biggest opening weekend since Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine last July. It has also prompted cinemagoers to react to the various references to the game’s characters in the film, resulting in reactions such as loud cheering and shouting, or throwing popcorn at the screen.

First reported by BBC News , the sign at the branch of Cineworld in Witney, Oxfordshire, says: “Any form of anti-social behaviour, 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”. Videos have circulated around social media of cinema audiences reacting to moments such as the introduction of Jack Black’s character Steve, a tribute to a popular gamer who passed away, and an appearance of a popular character named Chicken Jockey.



The film has drawn comparisons with 2022’s #Gentleminions phenomenon , where teenagers who grew up with the Despicable Me characters The Minions went to screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru in suits and cheered loudly during the film. Kids cheering for the Minecraft movie like it's the Superbowl 😭😭😭👏 My Minecraft Movie experience 😭: Jack Black says "I..

am Steve" *WHOLE THEATER STARTS clapping and cheering* Kids loudly all trying to explain to their confused parents what Minecraft is about Jack Black...

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com/S9VvsJh1oI — Malek_04 (@Malek04Official) April 7, 2025 While the incidents caused some headlines, the trend resulted in the film being a box office hit, making $940million worldwide. NME’s two star review of A Minecraft Movie said the film “feels more like an advert for the game rather than a celebration of what makes it great. There is just enough in the brisk 101-minute runtime to inspire newcomers to check out The Overworld for themselves but you’d think a film about the awesome power of creativity would be a bit more innovative”.

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