Why Everyone Is Talking About the Chicken Jockey From the Minecraft Movie
- A Minecraft Movie, based on the video game, premiered this weekend in theaters, surprising many.
- Warner Bros. Pictures supported the film, leading to viral social media trends and higher attendance.
- The movie features a 'Chicken Jockey' scene, sparking viral TikTok trends and enthusiastic audience reactions.
- The film earned $163 million, surpassing projections; one critic called it 'big dumb fun'.
- Cinemas are issuing warnings about disruptive behavior, including filming reactions, to ensure better experiences.
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Movie Theaters Post Warnings Against Crazy ‘Minecraft Movie’ Screenings: ‘Screaming’ and ‘Taking Part in TikTok Trends Will Not Be Tolerated’
Rowdy screenings of "A Minecraft Movie" are prompting theaters to issue warnings about not clapping, shouting or throwing popcorn during showings.
'Chicken jockey'? The viral moment causing 'Minecraft' theater disruptions
“A Minecraft Movie” dominated the box office with a $163 million domestic opening weekend, becoming the biggest debut of 2025 and the most successful video game adaptation in history. The film’s now-viral “chicken jockey” scene has sparked loud audience reactions, disruptions, and even police involvement in theaters worldwide. The chaos prompted theaters to increase monitoring during screenings, with some issuing warnings against disruptive beha…
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