AITA for getting my friend kicked out of the Minecraft movie for being disruptive?

The lights dim, the Minecraft movie flickers to life, and a group of friends settles in for a night of blocky adventure. But one guy, fueled by a few beers and an urge to steal the show, turns a packed theater into his personal stage. For our 22-year-old hero, this isn’t just a movie—it’s a test of patience as his friend’s antics threaten to derail everyone’s fun.

As the infamous “chicken jockey” scene hits, the chaos peaks, and a split-second decision changes the night. Was he wrong to pull the plug on his friend’s one-man show, or was it the only way to save the experience? Let’s dive into this Reddit tale, where friendship, etiquette, and a noisy theater collide.

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‘AITA for getting my friend kicked out of the Minecraft movie for being disruptive?’

I (22 M) went to see the new Minecraft movie with about 6 of my friends (22, all male). First, let me add some context. As some of you may know, the Minecraft movie has been attracting a certain kind of “fratty” crowd to some of its showings. The infamous “chicken jockey” scene has been invoking these hooligans to be very disruptive to the point of ruining the movie experience.

I am all for lighthearted fun, but some of the antics I’ve seen in videos have been downright heinous. Me and most of my friends all had a similar mindset, and all agreed to not do anything ridiculous during our showing of the movie. However, one of our friends obviously did not get the memo.

Now, granted, he (like the rest of us) had had a couple beers beforehand, so we were all feeling a little loose. But, right from the getgo, he was hooting and hollering, and making a big ruckus. And, mind you, almost no one else was matching his energy. Some of the crowd found it funny, while others, let’s just say, did not.

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This came to a head at the “chicken jockey” scene. Instead of screaming “chicken jockey”, he just screamed at the top of his lungs in a high pitched manner, with someone in the audience responding with a “Shut up!”. This was it for me. I got up acting like I was going to use the bathroom, but went straight to the front desk and reported his behavior. I returned to my seat, and a moment later he was kicked out of the theater.

It somehow got back to him that I was the one who reported it, and now he’s angry with me, saying he was just joking around and was humiliated from being kicked from the theater. Some of my other friends also believe I went a step too far by kicking him out, and should have talked to him directly instead of going to the front desk. What do you all think?

Movie theaters are sacred spaces for shared stories, but one loud friend can shatter the magic. Our Reddit user’s choice to report his disruptive pal highlights a clash between loyalty and public courtesy. The friend’s drunken outbursts, especially during the “chicken jockey” scene, crossed a line, alienating fellow moviegoers. The man’s decision, though tough, prioritized the crowd’s experience over personal ties, but his friends’ pushback shows the delicate balance of group dynamics.

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Disruptive behavior in theaters isn’t just annoying—it’s a growing issue. A 2019 survey by the National Association of Theatre Owners found 67% of moviegoers cite loud behavior as their top complaint. The friend’s actions, amplified by alcohol, fit this pattern, making confrontation tricky, especially mid-movie.

Dr. Irene Levine, a psychologist specializing in friendships, notes, “Setting boundaries with friends requires courage, especially when their behavior impacts others.” Here, reporting the friend was a boundary, but a private talk beforehand might have softened the fallout. Levine’s insight suggests direct communication as a first step, even if it’s challenging.

For solutions, the group could set clearer pre-movie expectations or limit drinking. If disruptions persist, discreetly alerting staff, as done here, is fair.

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These are the responses from Reddit users:

Reddit brought the popcorn for this one, dishing out fiery takes with a sprinkle of sass. Was the man a theater-saving hero or a snitch who went too far? Here’s the community’s verdict, hot off the press:

what_the_purple_fuck − you didn't get him kicked out, his behavior got him kicked out. NTA.

Sethicles2 − Your friend is an a**hole. It's one thing to behave poorly amongst friends when they're all on the same page; it's another thing entirely to subject other 'innocent' people to his nonsense. If talking to him didn't work, then you did the right thing. NTA

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The_Elite_Chief − NTA, at all. This dude sucks ass and he got what was coming to him. If you didn't report him and get him kicked out it's likely that someone else would have, you just helped save that theater's experience a little sooner. Good on you for having the balls to make that call.

And also, for all y'all saying 'ESH, OP should have had a conversation with him' IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOVIE??? Like you're being stupid, let's be honest here. If my friend has been disruptive for an hour, people are already eyeing us down, and he's INEBRIATED, how receptive will he be to anything you try to tell him in the middle of a movie, especially after those beers?

Not to mention you're suggesting he start a serious conversation in the middle of a movie, so his friend wouldn't be focused on the talk and it would be even more disruptive to the people around the group. Don't be dumb and use your brain a little bit (a novel concept, I know), either OP let him continue and they as a group deal with whatever came out of his friend's rowdy behavior or he take the initiative to report him, and that he did.

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You did good man, those decisions are hard to make even when the offender in question isn't your friend. Can't be screaming your head off in a movie and expect not to get booted, that's like pointing a gun at a cop and being surprised he shot you. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. You have nothing to apologize here for, your friend is TA by ignoring your group's consensus and continually yelling like a baboon.

DetFlyn9125 − NTA. Honestly, this is the reason I don't want to see the Minecraft movie in the cinema. I don't want my experience ruined by a bunch of people shouting at the top of their lungs.

Expensive_Plant_9530 − Dude humiliated himself by acting like an AH. NTA but he sure was.. Joking around by being highly disruptive ruins the experience for everyone around him.. If he wants to do that? He should wait until it comes out on Netflix.

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No-Disaster1647 − Not reading more than the title NTA F**K YOUR FRIEND. This trend needs to end.

mathhews95 − NTA. Classic case of FAFO.

TheSecretIsMarmite − NTA. His own behaviour got him kicked out.

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PuzzleheadedRun4525 − NTA I don’t know your friend at all but, generally speaking, when you ask an asshat to be more respectful…that’s just their cue to be extra s**tty and go all in with trying to get under your skin. You made the right call avoiding that bs.

Eggcoffeetoast − NTA. If you were 13 or 14 I could see that being funny. At 22 you should be living on your own and cooking your own meals, not screaming in a kids movie.

These Reddit roasts are bold, but do they nail the truth, or are they just piling on the drama?

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This Minecraft movie mayhem shows how fast a fun night can turn into a friendship test. The man’s quick thinking saved the theater vibe, but at the cost of some buddy drama. It’s a reminder that public spaces demand respect, even when beers and chicken jockeys tempt chaos. Where do you draw the line with a rowdy friend in a shared space? Hit the comments with your take—let’s keep this blocky debate rolling!

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