Police Called as Minecraft Movie Screenings Erupt in Chaos Over "Chicken Jockey" Craze
The Minecraft movie had a massive opening weekend at the box office — and it didn't take long for chaos to erupt inside theaters across the country. Reports flooded social media of rowdy audiences throwing popcorn, screaming lines from the movie, and even prompting police intervention at some locations. While many fans reveled in the wild atmosphere, others said the experience was completely ruined by the pandemonium. Videos quickly surfaced online showing crowds shouting, filming scenes on their phones, clapping loudly, and in some cases, tossing food and drinks around the theater. One phrase in particular has risen to meme status: "CHICKEN JOCKEY!" The now-iconic line, delivered by Jack Black (who plays Steve, Minecraft's beloved playable character), has sent audiences — especially teens — into a frenzy. It’s shouted during a scene where Black’s Steve and Jason Momoa’s character face off against a cuboid chicken ridden by a baby zombie in a boxing ring — a direct n...