Hollywood executives desperate for a hit film may just have been saved by a tiny zombie riding a chicken inside a boxing ring. But the success of A Minecraft Movie may have come at a huge cost: audiences so rowdy that police have been called to cinemas.

The film, which stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa, was panned by critics but is well on its way to becoming a worldwide phenomenon, bringing in an estimated $300 million (£233 million) globally during its opening weekend.

The Hollywood trade magazine Variety reported that the film had recorded the most successful start at the box office of any film this year.

The adaptation of the popular 2011 video game Minecraft has resulted in young fans flocking to cinemas