While A Minecraft Movie is packed with action and humor, one quiet moment is resonating deeply with fans. The film includes a heartfelt tribute to Technoblade, the beloved Minecraft YouTuber who passed away in 2022 from cancer at just 23. Known for his skill, wit, and humility, Technoblade remains a legendary figure in the Minecraft community, with over 18 million subscribers and a legacy that lives on both in-game and now on-screen. In the film, a subtle nod features a crowned pig, Technoblade’s iconic avatar, prompting the line, “No… he’s a legend,” a moment made possible by actor Sebastian Hansen, who requested the tribute during production.
But not every scene in the movie brings quiet tears, some spark chaos. One standout moment, when Jack Black’s Steve yells “chicken jockey,” has triggered viral theater reactions so intense that some cinemas have issued warnings. With a $300 million global opening, A Minecraft Movie is already a box office hit, but for many fans, it’s the emotional nod to a fallen legend that makes it unforgettable.
But not every scene in the movie brings quiet tears, some spark chaos. One standout moment, when Jack Black’s Steve yells “chicken jockey,” has triggered viral theater reactions so intense that some cinemas have issued warnings. With a $300 million global opening, A Minecraft Movie is already a box office hit, but for many fans, it’s the emotional nod to a fallen legend that makes it unforgettable.
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00:00There's a moment in a Minecraft movie that might slip past some viewers, but for millions of fans,
00:04it hits home hard. It's a subtle but powerful tribute to Alexander, known online as Technoblade,
00:11a beloved Minecraft YouTuber who passed away in 2022 at just 23 years old from metastatic
00:17sarcoma, a rare form of cancer that affects the bones and soft tissues. Known for his unmatched
00:23skill, sharp humor, and humility, Technoblade continues to reach and engage Minecraft community
00:28with over 18 million subscribers and remains to be a major figure in the Minecraft world
00:33even after his passing. Even Mojang, the game's developer, temporarily added the message
00:39Technoblade Never Dies to Minecraft's main menu. Now in the new Minecraft movie,
00:44Steve, played by Jack Black, introduces the newly arrived humans to his village,
00:49and as they look around, a pig wearing a crown slowly walks past them, prompting Henry to ask,
00:55is he some kind of king? And Steve responds, no, he's a legend. During an interview with Collider,
01:02a Minecraft movie director, Jared Hess, explained that one of his favorite Easter eggs came from
01:08actor Sebastian Hansen, who plays Henry. Hess stated, when we were prepping the film,
01:13he was like, look, there's this amazing Minecraft player named Technoblade who passed away,
01:18and I would love to be able to honor him somehow in the film. Hess then worked with a team to bring
01:23the idea to life, and it's now become one of the most emotional moments in the film for fans,
01:28as the pig wearing a crown was Technoblade's character in Minecraft. But it's not just
01:33emotional moments getting attention. Fans can be seen going wild for one scene in particular,
01:40when Jack Black's Steve delivers a now iconic line, chicken jockey.
01:44Some theaters have even issued warnings about disruptive behavior,
01:48after audiences cheered so loud that police were called.
01:59With a 300 million dollar global opening, a Minecraft movie is already a big hit,
02:04but for many fans, its most meaningful moment is a quiet one. Share your favorite
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