Cinema bans children from Minecraft evening shows

A cinema has made the decision to ban children under the age of 18 from attending evening showings of A Minecraft Movie without an adult. This decision comes after reports of rowdy behavior from young viewers during screenings. The Electric Palace Picture House, located in Cannock, Staffordshire, announced that children will not be allowed to watch the film unaccompanied after 6:30 PM. The movie, which is based on the popular video game, has generated a lot of excitement among fans. During the screenings, some children have been seen cheering, shouting out famous lines, throwing popcorn, and even pretending to fight with Minecraft swords. The cinema expressed that 'This decision has not been made lightly. ' They understand that many kids are thrilled about the film, but they want to ensure that everyone can enjoy the experience without distractions. The cinema kindly requested that viewers refrain from participating in a viral trend on TikTok that encourages clapping, cheering, shouting phrases, and throwing food during the film. They explained that this decision was made due to disturbances that occurred over the weekend. Additionally, they warned that anyone caught recording or causing disruptions would be 'ejected from the screen without refund. ' The Electric Palace is not the first cinema to issue such a warning. Earlier this week, a cinema in Oxfordshire announced that anyone engaging in 'anti-social behavior' would be removed without a refund. This type of behavior has been observed in other cinemas as well, particularly with the Chicken Jockey trend on TikTok, where fans shout and throw popcorn. The film, featuring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, tells the story of a group of people who are pulled into the iconic cubic world of Minecraft. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the movie performed well at the box office during its opening weekend. The UK Cinema Association noted that the response from fans to the film's release has been 'exceptional,' with audience interaction driven by the desire of young people to share their experiences on social media. Phil Clapp, the chief executive, mentioned that while most of the behavior has been good-natured, he urged fans to be 'mindful of the enjoyment of other cinema-goers. ' The cinema aims to create a pleasant environment for everyone watching the film.