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Rising disruptive cinema audience behaviour sparks etiquette and industry impact debate

Recent reports of disruptive behaviour in UK cinemas including phone scrolling, loud eating and talking, recording for social media, and mess have sparked debate over declining audience etiquette. Experts attribute the shift to post-pandemic changes to social norms and at-home viewing habits, while major cinema chains enforce policies to remove disruptive patrons and industry representatives note most audiences still follow standard conduct.