The new “A Minecraft Movie” has caused chaos in theaters nationwide, with rowdy crowds throwing popcorn, shouting during scenes, and even bringing live chickens to screenings. Director Jared Hess laughs off the disruptions, calling it “people making memories” and claiming “no one’s going to get hurt from popcorn”. But theaters are fighting back—police have been called, children under 18 face evening bans without adult supervision, and one UK cinema warned they’ll eject anyone participating in TikTok-inspired mayhem.
drive much of the chaos. Fans film themselves tossing toilet paper in the air, climbing on seats, or screaming during the “Chicken Jockey” scene. These clips go viral, creating a cycle of copycat behavior. In New York, officers removed multiple teenagers after a screening turned into a popcorn-throwing frenzy, while a Belgian theater deployed security to stop similar antics.
raised red flags early. Ben Shapiro highlighted the film’s rocky start, noting its trailer garnered nearly 1 million dislikes due to concerns about “woke” casting and messaging. While the movie avoids overt political themes, Shapiro warned it could follow the path of “Barbie”—using a beloved brand to push ideological agendas. The Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh later criticized Hollywood’s tendency to “hijack” franchises, though he acknowledged no explicit agenda was visible in the final product.
Despite the backlash, the film broke box office records with a $163 million opening weekend. Theaters now face a dilemma: embrace the viral chaos or protect quiet moviegoers. For now, the debate rages on—with popcorn-covered floors as the battleground.
