As the summer movie season unfolds, audiences are treated to a lineup of anticipated blockbusters gracing theaters this month. Among these cinematic offerings, Brad Pitt’s “F1,” the live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon,” and the “John Wick” spinoff “Ballerina” stand out. However, one of the year’s most talked-about films, “A Minecraft Movie,” is making waves by becoming available for home viewing on Max. This Warner Bros. release has already made a significant impact, raking in an impressive 0 million at the global box office and igniting a social media frenzy characterized by exuberant screenings where popcorn buckets were tossed and the chant of “chicken jockey!” echoed among fans. Some showings escalated to such a degree that law enforcement was summoned.
Director Jared Hess shared his thoughts on the phenomenon with Entertainment Weekly, reflecting on the unexpected nature of the excitement. “It’s weird when you’re having too much fun and the cops get called,” he remarked, finding humor in the situation. “It’s funny because I think it’s just literally cheering and throwing popcorn, which is so funny to me that cops are getting called for popcorn. Yeah, it’s hilarious. I’ve seen so many funny videos.”
Hess further expressed his delight at the communal experience, noting, “It’s great, especially when people are climbing on their friends’ shoulders and standing up and cheering for those moments. It’s like this crazy anticipation. But, man, I’m just glad people are making memories with their friends and families.”
Upcoming Streaming Releases
As “A Minecraft Movie” makes its home debut, it joins a host of other notable titles arriving on streaming platforms this June. Here’s a glimpse of what viewers can look forward to:
- Classic Hitchcock Collection (June 1 on Max) – A selection of Alfred Hitchcock’s timeless films, including “Vertigo,” “Rear Window,” “The Birds,” and more, will be available for streaming, alongside Netflix’s collection featuring films inspired by the legendary director.
- Cleaner (June 13 on Max) – Starring Daisy Ridley, this action thriller directed by Martin Campbell follows an ex-soldier turned window cleaner who must rescue hostages from a radical group during a gala in London.
- The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (June 27 on Max) – Originally produced for streaming, this sci-fi comedy featuring Porky Pig and Daffy Duck has found its way to theaters, grossing million worldwide.
- Presence (June 3 on Hulu) – Steven Soderbergh’s supernatural horror film offers a unique perspective by narrating a haunted house story from the ghost’s viewpoint, featuring a talented cast including Lucy Liu and Julia Fox.
- The Actor (June 30 on Hulu) – This intriguing film follows Paul, an actor with amnesia, as he navigates his identity and falls in love with a costume designer in a small Ohio town.
- Deep Cover (June 12 on Prime Video) – An action comedy featuring Bryce Dallas Howard, this film explores the life of an improv teacher who, alongside her students, infiltrates London’s criminal underworld.
- Love Me (June 16 on Paramount+) – A unique romance between a buoy and a satellite unfolds in a post-human world, blending live-action and animation to explore themes of love and existence.
