A Minecraft movie He had a brilliant premiere at the box office and unleashed chaos in theaters, with popcorn thrown, Screams of “Chickn Jockey!” and even complaints of calls to the police. But some claim that chaos ruined their experience.
Social networks were flooded with videos that showed enthusiastic viewers shouting phrases from the movieopenly recording with their phones, throwing popcorn and applauding loudly.
A particular phrase has become the cusp of social networks: “Chickn Jockey!” Jack Black, who plays Steve, Minecraft’s famous playable character, says the phrase in the film, and the videos of the weekend projections show that is driving teenagers crazy.
A Minecraft movie has already raised more than 301 million dollars
The phrase is said during a scene in which Black and Jason Momoa They face a Minecraft cube chicken mounted by a zombie baby in a boxing ring. Steve, played by Black, exclaims “Chicken Jockey!” after The zombie baby falls from a box on the chicken; A reference to the video game, where certain zombie babies are sometimes seen riding a chicken.
As these fans had already seen the Jockey chicken scene In a Minecraft trailer released in February, they were prepared for the premiere when they saw the movie in the cinema. And now, the phrase of the poultry rider has gained its own life, becoming viral on social networkswhich in turn is generating even more intense reactions.
The Minecraft Movie Is Truly One of The Worst Movies i’ve Ever Seen But The Universal Reaction to “Chicken Jockey” IM Seeing Made It All Worth It. pic.twitter.com/0mxglisyep
– Ollie ??? (@ollie_twt) April 5, 2025
A person who recorded the reaction, the Twitter user @ollie_twt, described the scenes: “The people behind me took off their shirt, like those who were standing in front. It was, without a doubt, The louder cinema I have been And it was incredible “.
Happened to overhe to Chickn Jockey Moment pic.twitter.com/tuvwmqrzrq
– Loke? (@Insaneloke) April 5, 2025
A Tiktok video seen by IG shows One person carrying another on his shouldersimitating the poultry rider. Another video, then shows a teenager ready to launch two popcorn cubes to the public during the poultry rider scene.
@theeggyhyhyman chickn jockey! ? ️?
Another show similar scenes of corn popcorn:
@eddie_vikings13 #chickenjockey #minecraftmovie #fyp #viral @brennan ♬ original sound – eddie_vikings13
There are even reports that Police were called to expel people from the room and complaints from cinema employees that have resorted to social networks and online forums to say that people who throw drinks and popcorn makes their work even more difficult.
@salesMenpod This Whole Night was surreal and one of the Most Unforgetable Movie Experiences I’ve Ever Had. . . #Minecraft #movie #minecraftmovie #chicken #jockey #chickenjockey #fyp #viral #REACTION #FUNNY #MEME #MOVIERVIEWEW #FEATUREM
While it is clear that an important part of the Minecraft movie audience He loves all chaos, there are several fans who have expressed their frustration because their experience was ruined by all screams and applause.
I need to know, are there People Who Actually Enjoy Watching A Movie Like This? pic.twitter.com/v9nsse0sqd
– Andrew (Toycat) (@ibxtoycat) April 5, 2025
Then there are baffled spectators who do not understand the joke. Parents who lead their young children, friends and family who are not as … connected as the rest of us.
@ickysnotbuble_ The Audience was so hype? #minecraftmovie #minecraftmovieme ♬ qkthr – Aphex twin
Without a doubt, Warner Bros. will be delighted with the virality of “A Minecraft movie”, at the beginning of his second weekend. Already has raised the incredible sum of 301 million dollars During his first weekend. Could I overcome “Super Mario Bros’s movie” how do the adaptation of the highest grossing video game of all time?
