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‘A Minecraft Movie’—The Chicken Jockey Meme, Explained

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Newest development Apr 11, 2025 · 4 reportsKids cheering ‘chicken jockey!’ at A Minecraft Movie isn’t antisocial – it creates a chance for us to connect

‘A Minecraft Movie’ has sparked a new trend in cinemas, inspiring audiences to cheer along to Jack Black’s Steve—here’s the ‘Chicken Jockey’ meme, explained.

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  1. ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Is Smashing Box Office Records—While Sparking Disruptive Behavior In Theaters

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  2. ‘A Minecraft Movie’—The Chicken Jockey Meme, Explained

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    Kids cheering ‘chicken jockey!’ at A Minecraft Movie isn’t antisocial – it creates a chance for us to connect

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  1. Forbes

    ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Is Smashing Box Office Records—While Sparking Disruptive Behavior In Theaters (opens Forbes)

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    Viral videos have shown theatergoers yelling and throwing popcorn during the film’s “chicken jockey” scene.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    ‘Minecraft' mayhem over ‘chicken jockey' trend leads movie theater to ban unaccompanied kids (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    What is causing young people to act out and create disruptions amid "Minecraft" showings? It has to do with TikTok, internet culture and a "chicken jockey."

  3. NBC News

    'Chicken jockey' stunts at 'Minecraft Movie' screenings create chaos, new rules at theaters (opens NBC News)

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    After young moviegoers caused an "unfortunate situation" as part of a disruptive and chaotic "chicken jockey" trend during a screening of "A Minecraft Movie," a New Jersey movie theater has banned children from seeing the film without an adult.

  4. The Daily Dot

    People are having insane reactions to the new Minecraft movie's 'Chicken Jockey' scene (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The "chicken jockey" scene in 'A Minecraft Movie' has audiences yelling, throwing popcorn, and chanting. Some theaters even called the police.

  5. Polygon

    A Minecraft Movie’s “Chicken jockey!” meme is missing two crucial things (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's feed description

    TikTok’s latest viral video fad could learn a few things from the GentleMinions trend. Here’s why people are yelling “Chicken jockey!” online and in theaters.

  6. Forbes

    ‘A Minecraft Movie’—The Chicken Jockey Meme, Explained (opens Forbes)

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    ‘A Minecraft Movie’ has sparked a new trend in cinemas, inspiring audiences to cheer along to Jack Black’s Steve—here’s the ‘Chicken Jockey’ meme, explained.

  7. CNET

    'Chicken Jockey!' Be Prepared for Theater Shenanigans at A Minecraft Movie (opens CNET)

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    Audiences are going berserk at the appearance of one small Minecraft character.

  8. The Guardian

    Cinemas threaten Minecraft Movie audiences over ‘chicken jockey’ TikTok trend (opens The Guardian)

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    Incidents reported in the UK and US of cheering, shouting and throwing popcorn during screenings of hit film have prompted cautions to audiences

  9. Gizmodo

    Despite Warnings, Minecraft Moviegoers Are Now Bringing Actual Chickens to Theaters (opens Gizmodo)

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    A Minecraft Movie audiences continue to cause chaos in theaters thanks to the irresistible lure of viral fame.

  10. West Hawaii Today

    ‘Chicken Jockey!’ Audiences go wild for ‘A Minecraft Movie’s’ viral moment (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    It’s become the rallying cry for a generation, a call to arms for moviegoers, and a headache for movie theater owners.

  11. Entertainment Weekly

    'A Minecraft Movie' controversy explained: What is a 'chicken jockey' and why is it driving theatergoers mad? (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Some screenings of 'A Minecraft Movie' are becoming a harrowing experience, with rowdy teens hollering and chucking popcorn. Here's a rundown of the 'Minecraft' controversy and 'chicken jockeys.'

  12. The Conversation US

    Kids cheering ‘chicken jockey!’ at A Minecraft Movie isn’t antisocial – it creates a chance for us to connect (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Social media is ablaze with reports of kids going wild at screenings of A Minecraft Movie. It’s not antisocial: it’s communal.

  13. New Hampshire Union Leader

    'Chicken Jockey!' Audiences go wild for 'A Minecraft Movie's' viral moment | Back Page (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    It’s become the rallying cry for a generation, a call to arms for moviegoers, and a headache for movie theater owners.