May 7, 2025
Meme of the Week: The Minecraft Movie
We have had a lot of memes spring up from the first chunk of 2025, and most of them have been hit or miss. Like most memes, one second a meme shows up and becomes popular, and in the next second, it’s gone like the wind. But a slew of popular memes sticking around are crafted from one particular source: A Minecraft Movie (2025).
As someone who has played Minecraft a total of two times, I don’t know much about the game. All I know is that one day, my socials were full of memes from the recently released movie. After reading reviews and getting opinions from friends, I realized why this movie has taken off the way it did. Is it because the movie was in production limbo for over 10 years? Is it because the director of this movie, Jared Hess, made Napoleon Dynamite? Or maybe it’s the next Citizen Kane? No, it’s none of those things.
The Minecraft movie is mid, but it’s a cinematic experience.
All of the major memes that came from the movie have rippled from audience enjoyment. Being in a theater filled with excited kids to watch their favorite game on the big screen can lead to very interesting experiences. When the main character Steve (Jack Black) says “Chicken Jockey!” everyone yells in unison and cheers. When a Minecraft reference is on screen, everyone is happy to see it. It’s a movie made for fans, who want to share these experiences with the world by celebrating every familiar reference.
I honestly kind of respect A Minecraft Movie for being a silly, fun time. Critics don’t like this movie for multiple reasons, such as the story and characters. But that’s not the point of the movie. This movie is a celebration of the game, and Minecraft is more popular than ever. I haven’t even seen the movie, but I catch myself quoting “I am Steve” or singing the Flint and Steel song. It’s a pop culture moment, and it’s not going away anytime soon.
Now, I’m heading to the theater to watch this stupid yet endearing movie in all its glory.