According to the BBC, a theater on the island of Guernsey in the English Channel canceled screenings of the film after moviegoers following the trend participated in 'vandalism, throwing objects and abusing staff.' The news outlet also reported that a UK cinema stopped admitting 'unaccompanied children wearing suits' to Minions screenings, and cinema staff said attendees had been making loud noises during the film.

Gentleminions participants are reported to have caused disturbances in at least two theaters. If you see a new update waiting for you with the version number 16.6.1, tap the Download and. Has the Gentleminions trend caused issues at theaters? 22 hours ago &0183 &32 To install the update, open your iPhone or iPad’s Settings app, then tap Software Update. Unfortunately, some participants appear to have taken a more disruptive route. At its purest level, the trend seems like an excuse to get friends together for a movie. I'd also imagine it's also fun to participate in a meme and recruit your friends for some innocent shenanigans. One Gentleminons participant told Variety: 'I'm sure a majority of people in my generation - because we grew up with the 'Despicable Me' movies - now have nostalgia and enough money to see it on our own.'

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