Minecraft movie director addresses viral Chicken Jockey reactions

In simpler terms, the director of the Minecraft Movie, Jared Hess, has finally commented on the widespread, sometimes wild reactions to Chicken Jockey scenes in cinemas worldwide. For him, it’s all about enjoyment and creating lasting memories for the film’s audience.

As a dedicated gamer, I must admit that I wasn’t too thrilled about the Minecraft movie based on our review, categorizing it as a strong candidate for this year’s least impressive film. Yet, to my surprise, theaters have been packed with audiences showing their love and support for this adaptation. It’s blown past all expectations at the box office and even sparked the latest internet sensation!

If you’ve managed to stay away from the hustle and bustle of social media recently, it’s hard to have missed the Chicken Jockey craze that’s been sweeping the internet. The instant a baby Zombie lands on a Chicken while Jack Black delivers his now-iconic lines, it triggers a burst of popcorn, confetti, and much more excited response from the audience. In one showing, a real chicken was even introduced, causing quite a stir online.

At times, disorderly moviegoers have led to police being summoned due to excessive disturbance during screenings. Remarkably, the film’s director has expressed delight over the viral incidents, despite some audience members pushing boundaries a bit too much.

Among all the Chicken Jockey’s responses, this one is particularly wild… #Minecraft #MinecraftMovie #chickenjockey (Informal and conversational)

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A Minecraft Movie director loves the viral Chicken Jockey reactions

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hess humorously admitted that his wife has been encouraging him to disconnect from his phone because he’s been staying up past bedtime, enjoying fan reactions to the movie since its premiere. He expressed, “It’s been incredibly enjoyable.

It’s quite amusing when you’re having an overabundance of fun and the police are summoned. The irony is, I believe it’s merely laughing and tossing popcorn, which to me is absurd that the police would be called due to popcorn. It’s downright hilarious.

Hess added, ‘I’ve come across countless hilarious video clips.’ It’s fantastic, doesn’t it feel wonderful when folks hoist each other onto their shoulders, stand tall, and cheer for those precious moments? I’m just thrilled to see people creating cherished memories with their friends and loved ones.

Happened to overhear a Chicken Jockey moment

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Before the movie came out, Hess anticipated that the scene with Chicken Jockey might gain more prominence than he initially thought. In fact, his son Elliot and their college group were already using the famous line as a catchphrase.

With global audiences resonating strongly, it’s apparent that the debut Minecraft film is poised for box-office success. This promising start has led to the confirmation of a sequel, implying that we might see even more entertaining Chicken Jockey scenes in future cinematic installments.

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2025-04-14 03:48