Minecraft Movie Issues Warning Amid Chicken Jockey Craze

In response to the viral "Chicken Jockey" trend disrupting screenings of A Minecraft Movie, cinemas are now advising viewers to refrain from throwing popcorn and acting disruptively. This trend started when audiences began to react loudly and toss popcorn during a key moment in the film featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa. As a result, a short video message is being shown before screenings to encourage respectful behavior. Interestingly, while viewers’ chaotic antics have drawn humor from director Jared Hess, Jack Black also made an appearance at one screening to plead with fans to refrain from this disruptive behavior. Despite the chaos, the movie debuted with a remarkable $301 million globally in its opening weekend and is already sparking discussions for a sequel.

The warning is due to disruptive behavior by audiences who imitate a viral trend by throwing popcorn during an important scene, leading to complaints about cinema etiquette.

A Minecraft Movie, based on the wildly successful sandbox game, aims to capture the creativity and excitement of the franchise. Released in 2025, the film combines adventure and humor, appealing to both young audiences and long-time fans of the game. With significant box office success, it's an important part of the ongoing expansion of video game adaptations in cinema.