In Minecraft, a Chicken Jockey occurs when any baby zombie mounts a chicken. While it sounds funny, and the movie proved it’s also cute, it can pose some serious issues when the rarity occurs. Chickens are chaotic in that their speed and direction aren’t predictable. Combined with the naturally hostile zombie, they’re a formidable enemy.

A Minecraft Movie has struck a rich seam in the world of film, making $301 million (£233 million) in ticket sales globally in its opening days. Not only was it the biggest opening of 2025, but A Minecraft Movie also broke the record for a video game adaptation,

While fans have embraced the absurd performances from Jack Black and Jason Momoa, it's a split-second cameo featuring a baby zombie riding a chicken that's sending teen audiences into absolute chaos. The Chicken Jockey, a rare and obscure Minecraft mob, has become the unlikely center of a viral eruption.