\’It’s Gone Wild\”: Minecraft Director Reacts to Hilarious \’Chicken Jockey\’ Fan Reaction

One could safely mention that the \”chicken jockey\” comment in
A Minecraft Movie
It has officially become a sensation, and Jared Hess, the director of the highly acclaimed video game movie, is fine with this development. The fans\’ response, particularly among the younger audience, has been incredibly positive regarding the scene where

Jack Black\’s character, Steve, utters the phrase \”chicken jockey.\”

that
Some individuals have been removed from the cinemas.
, and
Another theater even prohibited entry to unescorted individuals.
minors at all screenings of
A Minecraft Movie.

Hess, speaking with
Entertainment Weekly
, mentioned two days later
The Minecraft Movie
opened of the response,“

It has been absolutely crazy. It has been extremely enjoyable.

People keep sharing with me these incredibly funny speeches delivered by many teens just before watching the movie. It\’s so hilariously absurd, you know? I\’m staying up much later than I should.\”

A Minecraft Movie
(2025)

What exactly is \”Chicken Jockey\”?

During the \”chicken jockey\” sequence, Steve (Black) and Jason Momoa as Garrett \”The Garbage Man\” Garrison find themselves inside a boxing ring battling a Minecraft cubic chicken steered by a baby zombie.

Steve shouts \”chicken jockey\” as the baby zombie tumbles from a crate.

And onto the back of the chicken. The scene alludes to the Mojang Studios game that
A Minecraft Movie
is inspired by. In the popular
Minecraft
During the game, certain baby zombie characters may occasionally be seen perched on chickens\’ backs.

Multiple social media posts feature clips where cinema audiences react with excitement to a particular scene, often hollering loudly and tossing popcorn upwards in celebration.

Nevertheless, the \”chicken jockey\” phrase isn\’t the sole element driving teens wild; various other statements like when Steve exclaims, \”Water bucket, release!\” and \”This is a crafting table!\” have similarly sparked enthusiastic responses from viewers. As seen in a widely shared clip online, this phenomenon continues to gain traction through social media platforms.
Discussing Film
Even depicts a group of children being led out of a cinema by law enforcement.

So Much Fun That People Are Calling the Police

“

It\’s strange when you\’re enjoying yourself immensely, only for the police to show up.

Hess remarked, \’It\’s amusing because all they\’re doing is simply cheering and tossing popcorn around. The idea of calling the police over some popcorn really strikes me as hilariously trivial. I\’ve come across countless funny clips; it\’s fantastic! Especially during scenes where individuals are perched atop each other\’s shoulders, jumping up to cheer—there\’s an incredible sense of excitement. Still, honestly, I\’m just delighted folks get to create lasting memories with loved ones,\’ Hess noted.

In its opening weekend,
A Minecraft Movie
raked in $163 million at the domestic box office and
passed 2023’s
Barbie
to achieve the highest commercial success for a first-time film director
For Warner Bros. By contrast,
Barbie
raked in $162 million during its opening weekend. It also marked the largest box-office start of the year 2025 up until now.

A Minecraft Movie
is currently in theaters.

Source:
Entertainment Weekly