TikTok trend sweeps Cork cinemas as teens suit up to watch 'Minions: The Rise of Gru'

Some cinemas in the UK have implemented a dress code due to rowdy behaviour associated with the trend

Suited and booted: Cork teens show up in their Sunday best to see latest 'Despicable Me' film. Picture: Gerwin Padilla

A viral trend is sweeping cinemas in Ireland and across the globe in which groups of teenagers show up in suits to watch Minions: The Rise of Gru.

Like many trends popular among teenagers, the “Gentleminion” craze started on TikTok in the US, but now has Irish teens getting suited and booted to watch the newest installment of the Despicable Me series.