As "A Minecraft Movie" scorches through its first two weeks in theaters, the beloved video game adaptation is shattering records with each passing day. Having already etched its name in the annals of cinematic history by achieving a domestic box office milestone of $162.7 million during its opening weekend, the film gracefully concluded its first ten days on the silver screen with a flourish. According to Variety, the film amassed an additional $80 million in its second weekend, soaring to a domestic tally of $281 million and a global haul of $550 million.
This explosive performance propelled the Jack Black and Jason Momoa-starrer to the pinnacle of the year's box office charts, outstripping "Captain America: Brave New World," which garnered $199 million domestically and $410 million worldwide.
Among the myriad headlines generated by "A Minecraft Movie," the viral trend surrounding the "chicken jockey" scene has garnered the most fascination. Across the nation, theaters have witnessed wild reactions to this particular sequence, culminating in police interventions, fan removals, and scenes of unparalleled chaos.
In anticipation of such rowdiness, one theater took preemptive action by enlisting a unique form of assistance – Jack Black himself. In a clip shared by Screen Rant, Black, who portrays Steve in the film, addressed the audience, pleading, "No throwing popcorn, and absolutely no chicken jockey! I am Steve."
The moviegoers were astonishment upon realizing it was Black himself. However, it remains uncertain whether the actor-comedian's earnest plea ultimately contributed to maintaining order during the screening.
