While A Minecraft Movie is a critical failure, it’s already proving popular with audiences. But is this popularity going too far? The film has already topped the box office, raking in $300 million globally on its opening weekend. However, thanks to A Minecraft Movie‘s chronically online fanbase, many screenings have been pandemonium.
Footage of A Minecraft Movie‘s opening weekend has gone viral, with groups of enthusiastic teenagers breaking every cinema etiquette rule in existence. These TikToks show dozens of young people whooping, throwing popcorn, clapping loudly, and filming on their phones.
In particular, fans are exploding during the “chicken jockey” sequence, where an animated zombie rides a chicken, which is a rare occurrence in the game.
@theeggyhippo CHICKEN JOCKEY! 🗣️🔥🔥🔥#minecraftmovie #chickenjockey #chickenjockeycinemareaction #minecraft #movie ♬ original sound – TheEggyHippo
Movie Theaters Take Action
After a chaotic opening weekend, movie theaters are taking decisive action. One viral TikTok, for instance, shows the police being called to a screening. One New Jersey movie theater has banned minors from watching the movie without their parents.
The impact of this trend has even started affecting screenings across the pond. In the UK and Northern Ireland, several movie theaters have issued warnings to viewers. For example, the REEL cinema in Rochdale, England, said in a statement that it was “aware” of a TikTok trend related to the Minecraft movie.
“Disruptive behaviour, including taking part in TikTok trends, before, during, or after a screening will not be tolerated,” the statement read. “Anyone causing disruption will be asked to leave, and where necessary, the police will be called.”
This behavior harkens back to a similar trend in 2022, which involved large groups arriving at the cinema in suits to watch Minions: Rise of Gru. Ultimately, these trends show how powerful and influential social media can be. It’s clear that the internet is good at bringing people together, but as demonstrated by this trend, this isn’t always a good thing.
