By Chandler Franklin & Alyssa Ritchie
The new Minecraft movie has finally arrived April 4, 2025, and fans are thrilled. The film, directed by Alex Green, brings the blocky world to life with stunning visuals and an engaging story. A highlight of the movie that has gripped teen audiences is the appearance of the “Chicken Jockey”, a baby zombie riding a chicken. This rare and hilarious “mob” (Minecraft’s version of an enemy) is now a trending saying that provides comic relief and a thrilling action scene. This “mob” scene has audiences cheering, screaming, and acting aggressive; resulting in many kids getting thrown out of the theatre. The excitement in the theater was intense, with fans throwing popcorn and clapping whenever “Chicken Jockey” was mentioned or when Steve (Jack Black) said iconic lines like “Flint and Steel” and “I am Steeeve.” Minecraft fans love the Chicken Jockey, saying it captures the quirky spirit of Minecraft. The movie is already a blockbuster hit, grossing 313.2 million worldwide as of April 8, 2025. With the Chicken Jockey meme becoming a fan favorite, this movie is sure to delight kids and also annoy movie theater employees.