<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Cinemas have been erupting into applause, cheers, flying popcorn - and even a live chicken has made an appearance.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>No, it's not a riot - it's the "Chicken Jockey" trend taking over screenings of </span><em><span>A Minecraft Movie.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But why are kids, teenagers and even young adults so excited by the movie?</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Here's what you need to know.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/oz-lotto-prize-of-70-million-dollars-to-give-winner-a-great-easter-present/477ff0d2-ca93-4215-a0fe-a7d212f32b6c" rel="" target="" title="Fifteen strangers split Oz Lotto win worth $70 million"><strong><span>Fifteen strangers split Oz Lotto win worth $70 million</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What is the movie about?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Based on the titular and widely popular video game, the movie is largely set in the Overworld, where Steve (played by Jack Black), discovers he can build anything he can imagine.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/world/what-is-the-minecraft-movie-chicken-jockey-meme/d5763a39-68f8-479d-bd73-c0f81df32319" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He is accidentally joined by a group of characters - Garette (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks).</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The plot follows the cast attempting to rescue Steve and themselves from the Minecraft world and must defeat the evil "Piglins".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The movie was released on April 3 and shattered box office expectations on its opening weekend.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It has already grossed more than $550 million worldwide and has become the second highest earning video game adaptation of all time.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/easter-long-weekend-2025-can-you-buy-alcohol-good-friday-easter-sunday-explainer/326f1cd3-f646-495e-a540-c397d699e554" rel="" target="" title="Where you can and can't buy alcohol over the Easter long weekend"><strong><span>Where you can and can't buy alcohol over the Easter long weekend</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Viral before release</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A combination of its cast, moments from the trailer and the sheer absurdity of the film triggered a viral outburst before it had even released.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Diehard fans have been waiting for a Minecraft movie since it was first conceived more than 10 years ago.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The trailer became viral from Jack Black's comedic talent and dialogue lines referencing iconic items and monsters from the game.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Social media users sped up certain lines from the trailer and began ranking them from best to worst.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Chicken Jockey" swiftly became a fan-favourite moment.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/exercise-before-bed-linked-to-disruptive-sleep-study-finds/ea0704e3-a865-4d9a-9d41-817c5175e5a2" rel="" target="" title="Exercise before bed linked to disruptive sleep"><strong><span>Exercise before bed linked to disruptive sleep</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What is a 'Chicken Jockey' and why is it causing cinema chaos?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A chicken jockey is a monster from the game that features a baby zombie riding a chicken.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The monster naturally appears within the game and is rarely seen.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In the film itself, the chicken jockey appears in a key scene with Jason Momoa. But it's Jack Black's line "Chicken Jockey!" - when a zombie drops on top of the chicken - that sets off the crowd.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Movie-goers are reportedly yelling the line in unison and soon after erupting into applause and cheers.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>This excitement has become a viral trend on social media, filled with videos of the reactions to the scene and other lines.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The unexpected phenomenon is drawing comparisons to other major blockbuster moments, but with an even more chaotic reaction. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-election-2025-prime-minister-confronted-by-alt-right-media-in-hotel-lobby/68e9356b-d0de-4f96-89a1-c9a3aa512ee0" rel="" target="" title="PM confronted by alt right protestors in hotel"><strong><span>PM confronted by alt right protestors in hotel</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Jack Black appears</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The trend has become so viral that Jack Black made an appearance at a cinema.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He urged viewers "please, no throwing popcorn," and "absolutely no chicken jockeys" as he walked past the aisles of the packed theatre.</span></div></div><div class="tweet" data-tweet-id="1911664740536885473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1911664740536885473%7Ctwgr%5E9c4926fa9e2e083953386b15945b605668787af4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Fmovies%2Fmovie-news%2Fjack-black-minecraft-fans-no-popcorn-throwing-1236190432%2F" data-user="9NewsAUS"></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What's next?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The film is expected to continue its earnings, with a sequel reportedly in the works.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Cinemas have urged movie-goers to act sensibly at their venues.</span></div></div>