Why are kids shouting 'Chicken Jockey' in cinemas? Why are theaters banning rowdy Minecraft fans? And has Jimmy Fallon finally put an end to the madness as the meme hits mainstream TV?

With over $550 million in global box office sales, here's how 'A Minecraft Movie' has struck gold with audiences.

In early April 2025, A Minecraft Movie overtook Greta Gerwig’s Barbie in terms of opening weekend box office sales. By some estimates, the popular game has over 200 million active players worldwide.

Warner Bros.’ A Minecraft Movie has sprinted past the $500 million worldwide box office milestone.

The Chicken Jockey meme exploded in popularity after its cameo in A Minecraft Movie, where Jack Black’s character Steve shouts its name in the middle of battle. The meme, rooted in Minecraft ...

Minecraft proves that abolishing child labour was a mistake. The children yearn for the mines. According to “Know Your Meme,” in 2022, X user @Froggenthusias1 made meme history by posting a ...

a rare sighting in the actual Minecraft game. The line and moment, which first appeared in a trailer, has quickly become a viral meme online thanks to social media and TikTok. And while most of ...