Police have been called to screenings of the Minecraft movie - here’s why

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7 Apr 2025 • 6:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Cinemas are experiencing disruptions during screenings of A Minecraft Movie due to a TikTok trend involving rowdy behavior.
  • Incidents include food throwing, shouting, and general commotion, and have prompted some cinemas to call the police.
  • The disruptive behaviour often involves audience members chanting "Chicken Jockey," a line from the movie, and mimicking scenes from the trailer.
  • REEL cinema in Fareham and Cineworld in Glasgow have issued warnings, stating that disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and those responsible will be ejected or reported to the police.
  • Some cinema employees have taken to TikTok to plead with audiences to refrain from the disruptive behavior, citing the increased workload it creates.

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