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San Francisco Chronicle
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Special Bay Area screenings of ‘A Minecraft Movie' let fans meme and yell ‘chicken jockey' freely
' A Minecraft Movie ' fans can sing, chat, laugh and clap as loud as they want during new special screenings of the viral film. Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, which distributed the movie, have organized a 'Block Party Edition' of the instant hit, set to take over theaters on Friday, May 2, for one day only. These screenings will encourage audience participation throughout the 101-minute run time of the film, providing ample opportunity for moviegoers to take part in the various memes inspired by the comedy — such as yelling 'I am Steve' and 'Chicken jockey,' lines Jack Black's character, Steve, delivers in the movie — freely. The latter phrase derives from the culture of the video game from which the film is adapted, referring to the rare occurrence of a baby zombie riding a chicken. 'Block Party Edition' screenings will be hosted across North America and in select international markets. Locally, Minecrafters can participate at six AMC locations across the Bay Area, from downtown San Francisco to San Jose. Advance tickets are available online now. 'A Minecraft Movie' was released on April 4 and quickly made headlines for attracting rowdy audiences that disrupted theater crowds, prompting many cinemas to enforce rules against audience participation. The film has grossed more than $816 million globally as of Wednesday, April 30, and beat out Sacramento native Greta Gerwig 's domestic opening weekend for ' Barbie,' by earning $163 million. Following the immense success of the film, Warner Bros. executives Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy revealed to Deadline that though 'the ink might not be dry' on the deal, they are looking to make a sequel.
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘A Minecraft Movie' Studio Urges Wild Behavior At ‘Block Party' Screenings
A scene with the Piglins in "A Minecraft Movie." Not long after 'Chicken Jockey' screenings were held for A Minecraft Movie, Warner Bros. is encouraging rowdy behavior at an upcoming 'Block Party Edition' of the film. A Minecraft Movie, of course, is based on Mojang Studios' blockbuster video game Minecraft. Starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, A Minecraft Movie earned $22.7 million in its fourth weekend frame Friday through Sunday to boost its domestic tally to $379.9 million. Along with the film's international ticket sales of $436 million, A Minecraft Movie has grossed $815.9 million to date against a $150 million budget, per The Numbers. While A Minecraft Movie has been very good to theater owners in terms of business since the film's April 4 release, there have also been reports of fans wreaking havoc at showings of A Minecraft Movie. Now, in an apparent movie to capitalize on the over-enthusiastic response to the film, Warner Bros. announced on Monday that a special 'Block Party Edition' of the movie will be held in select theaters and some international markets, aptly named for the film's block-shaped characters. 'Fans across North America and in select international markets can embrace the film anew by singing — or meme-ing — along with their favorite moments from the movie,' Warner Bros. announced in a press release. 'A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition! is made for those who yearn for the mines, so get ready to (re)enter the Overworld this weekend! Also in its announcement about how fans can 'experience A Minecraft Movie together in a whole new way,' the Warner Bros. press release added, 'You know the moments. You know the lines. You love the songs! Now it's time to get loose, laugh out loud and belt out those lyrics like a true diamond-tier fan.' Friday, coincidentally, kicks off summer movie season with the release of Disney and Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*, the announcement of A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition! suddenly creates more competition for the latest chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "Chicken Jockey" scene from "A Minecraft Movie." Before Warner Bros. announced its A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition! screenings, Regal Cinemas beat the studio to the punch with its special Easter Sunday 'Chicken Jockey' screenings. In an X post announcing the screenings, Regal Cinemas said, 'Level up your experience of A Minecraft Movie with our Chicken Jockey screening exclusively in 4DX. Dress up as your favorite Minecraft characters, whoop, yelp, clap and shout CHICKEN JOCKEY.' Prior to Regal Cinemas' 'Chicken Jockey' screenings, at least one fan of A Minecraft Movie was caught on camera taking his love of scene to next level by hoisting a live chicken in air during the scene. Directed by Jared Hess and also starring Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen and Danielle Brooks, A Minecraft Movie is playing in theaters nationwide.
