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The debate over cinema etiquette has reignited and is highly anticipated Bad film will be released in theaters in a few days.

With eager fans buying tickets to see John Chu’s new film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, starring Ariana Grande as “Glinda” and Cynthia Erivo as “Elphaba,” the theaters are reminding everyone of an important ground rule.

According to AMC, moviegoers are not allowed to sing along to the film Bad songs at any point during the movie. Just like talking, any form of singing in the theater is prohibited at all times.

In short Badpre-show advice video, AMC says: “At AMC Theaters, silence is golden. No talking. No texting. No singing. No whining. No flirting. And absolutely no swear words. Enjoy the magic of movies.”

Speak with IndyStarAMC spokesperson Ryan Noonan explained that this is the theater’s “long-standing policy” to prevent “disruptive behavior.” However, they especially wanted to emphasize these rules now that the musical debut is taking place in the theaters with time-honored songs such as ‘Defying Gravity’ and ‘Popular’.

“The WICKED preshow spot incorporates the themes of the film as a fun, engaging reminder to moviegoers not to disrupt the experience for those around them as they enjoy the show,” Noonan’s statement to the outlet said.

The AMC policy reminder sparked online discussions with many people arguing for and against the no-singing rule, while others admitted that they might not be able to stop themselves from singing.

On TikTok, comedy band Lewberger Music posted a video about the controversy. ‘Have you heard that there will be strict rules for the Bad movie?” the group sang.

“Several people have made a big fuss about what they will do if people sing during the movie, which raises questions about today’s movie theater etiquette, because they didn’t buy tickets to hear some rando, they want to hear Ariana Grande,” the band continued. . “You better not sing during the damn movie.”

The Lewberger Music group pointed out that Regal Cinemas and Alamo Drafthouse have added sing-along shows to their screening lists in the past. However, neither has done this Bad.

According to the band, theaters should be “noisy.” Bad shows where fans can sing as loud as they want without bothering guests who bought tickets just to hear the movie stars.

One viewer agreed that sing-alongs were a great solution. “They should do a sing-along version and have those screenings… that way I can go to both,” they said.

A second person said: “As someone who hasn’t had the chance to see it on stage yet, I couldn’t agree more! Let me experience it for the first time when I hear them, then I will go to a sing-along screening.”

“I literally can’t stop myself,” another added, while a fourth disagreed: “I don’t understand people who want to hear themselves at the gigs. This also applies to concerts. I never understood it! And I’m a singer! If I want to sing, I do it on stage or in my car,” responded one stubborn person on TikTok.”

One woman stubbornly confessed, “I sing softly to myself and no one can stop me… it’s not like they could hear me during the movie.”

Bad premieres in theaters on November 22.