A Minecraft Movie Sparks Chaos and Delight
The film's success has also raised concerns about the impact of social media on behavior and the need for parents to talk to their teens about making good choices. As the trend continues to spread, cinemas are taking measures to deal with the behavior, and fans are being encouraged to enjoy the film in a responsible and respectful manner.
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The Minecraft movie has taken the world by storm, grossing $157 million domestically and $301 million worldwide in its opening weekend, with its "chicken jockey" scene becoming a viral sensation, prompting audience members to cheer, scream, and even throw popcorn in theaters.
Director Jared Hess is thrilled with the film's success, citing the "bonanza" of audience reaction videos on social media, which have become an "addiction" for him. He credits the film's success to the enthusiasm of the audience, saying it's a "Rock Horror Picture Show moment" where fans are experiencing the movie as a community. However, the film's success has also been marred by incidents of disruptive behavior, with some screenings getting so rowdy that police have been called to escort unruly fans out.
In one incident, Wasilla police ejected a group of "rowdy" teens from a screening of the movie at The Valley Cinema after a manager reported disruptive behavior attributed to a social media trend. The incident was captured in a TikTok video that had gained 4.4 million views as of Tuesday morning. Cinemas have warned audiences that they will be ejected if they join in with the "chicken jockey" trend, a viral TikTok challenge that encourages filmgoers to disrupt screenings of the Minecraft movie.
The trend has been linked to a number of incidents, including vandalism and antisocial behavior, and has led to a number of cinemas taking steps to prevent disruptions. Some cinemas have issued warnings, while others have banned unaccompanied minors from attending screenings. However, some cinemas, such as Cineworld, one of the UK's largest cinema chains, have announced special screenings for fans to dress up as Minecraft characters and participate in the trend, but have asked them to refrain from causing a disturbance.
As the Minecraft movie continues to break box office records, it remains to be seen whether the "chicken jockey" trend will continue to cause chaos in cinemas around the world. However, one thing is certain - the film's success has brought a new level of excitement and enthusiasm to the world of cinema, and fans are eager to see what's next for the Minecraft franchise.