A group of four men caused concern at Rialto Cinemas in Dunedin on Thursday night after one of them reportedly stated that "Isis pays well".
A police spokeswoman told Newshub police were notified of the incident and attended the cinema, but the man claimed it had been a "joke".
The spokeswoman said the men were trespassed from the cinema with assistance from police.
She said no further police action was taken.
Newshub.