Jack Black Found the Coolest Way to Address 'A Minecraft Movie's' Chicken Jockey Drama
While A Minecraft Movie continues its red-hot run over the first two weeks in theatres, the popular video game-turned-film is breaking records along the way.
After setting a new mark for the best opening weekend domestically at the box office, pulling in $162.7 million, A Minecraft Movie wrapped up its first 10 days in theatres in fashion. As Variety reported, the film pulled in $80 million in its second weekend and is up to $281 million domestically and $550 million globally.
These marks moved the Jack Black and Jason Momoa-led film into the No. 1 spot for the year, surpassing Captain America: Brave New World ($199 million domestically and $410 million globally).
Among the storylines A Minecraft Movie is making, the chicken jockey trends that have gone viral on social media may be the most intriguing.
Police had to kick several kids out of the theater during a showing of #Minecraft
— Culture Crave ???? (@CultureCrave) April 6, 2025
They were screaming and throwing popcorn during the ‘Chicken Jockey’ scene pic.twitter.com/qLU71sFjOY
As seen above, the specific scene involving the "chicken jockey" has ignited wild reactions in theatres across the country. It’s even led to police being called, fans being removed from movies and some incredibly wild scenes.
While movie theatres seem to be preparing for this, one specific location called in a special kind of help before a screening — Jack Black.
Black, who plays Steve in the movie, was seen in a clip posted by Screen Rant asking fans not to throw popcorn or chicken jockey.
Jack Black showed up at a screening of #MinecraftMovie to ask fans not to throw popcorn all over the movie theater:
— Screen Rant (@screenrant) April 14, 2025
“No throwing popcorn and also absolutely no chicken jockey! I am Steve.” pic.twitter.com/bM2MR0T9IW
“No throwing popcorn and also absolutely no chicken jockey! I am Steve," Black said to the audience.
The moviegoers were stunned when they realized it was Black. However, it's unknown if the actor/comedian's comments ultimately helped keep things calm during the movie.
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