A cinema in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs experienced disruptive behavior during a screening of the Minecraft movie, reportedly linked to a viral TikTok trend.
A group of youths allegedly detonated a fire extinguisher inside the theater, causing panic among the audience.
The incident, which took place yesterday, is believed to be inspired by the Minecraft character “Chicken Jockey,” who behaves violently in the film.
Videos circulating on TikTok show youths mimicking the character by throwing flour and popcorn, clapping, and shouting during specific scenes.
One cinema-goer reported that the disturbance left many children and adults frightened and struggling to breathe due to the fire extinguisher spray.
Audience members criticized the trend, noting that it disrupted the viewing experience and posed a safety risk to others in the cinema.
The viral behavior has sparked concern as more young viewers appear to be imitating scenes from the movie for social media content.
Authorities and cinema operators are being urged to take precautions and ensure safety measures are in place for upcoming screenings.
