"A mini Hulk with no nose": Fans crack up at first look of Chicken Jockey in ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Following the release of Chicken Jockey's first appearance in A Minecraft Movie, one fan said,

"Looks like a mini Hulk with no nose LMAO,"which immediately sent the internet into a meme frenzy.

Fans were anticipating the first look at this infamous in-game mob as the movie was scheduled to premiere in theatres on April 4. Fans were surprised to see a large, green-skinned creature riding a chicken, which immediately made them think of the crazed Marvel superhero - Hulk, in case you didn't get it. The Chicken Jockey revelation has taken the spotlight, whether people are anticipating the arrival of the blocky world of Minecraft or are simply searching for fresh material for memes.

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Fans react to Chicken Jockey's Hulk-like appearance in the upcoming Minecraft movie

Unsurprisingly, the internet didn’t hold back. As soon as the first image of the Chicken Jockey dropped, Twitter exploded with reactions, many roasting the mob’s unusual appearance. One fan posted a Michael Scott GIF captioned

"Nope. Don't like that," summing up the feelings of some viewers.

Another user wasn’t as subtle, sharing a Simpsons GIF with the caption,

"Kill it with fire!"

Others drew more direct comparisons, like the comment,

"Hulk’s face when he was a baby," referencing the Chicken Jockey’s out-of-place musclebound look.

Some fans weren’t deterred by the odd design though, with one writing,

"Ima watch it just so I can roast it," showing that even a weird design can attract viewers, even if it's just for the memes.

Another fan mused,

"I hope an Enderman shows up in the movie," expressing excitement for more Minecraft mobs to hit the big screen.

And in perhaps the simplest but most accurate comment, one user exclaimed,

"A miniature hulk????," while another simply added,

"Thanks I hate it."

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Background on Chicken Jockey and the Minecraft Movie

The Chicken Jockey, a newborn zombie that spawns riding a chicken, is a well-known mob in Minecraft, for those who are not already familiar with it. Although it wasn't the intention, the Chicken Jockey's greenish color and surprising screentime (and strength) in the film have led to parallels with the Hulk. Instead, the filmmakers wanted to amplify the chaotic nature of the game's mobs, making them more threatening yet humorous for the film adaptation.

With both adored and feared characters from the game, the film itself aims to transform the vast sandbox world of Minecraft into an epic, block-filled adventure. However, the enormous chicken rider is funny to some, but others worry that the character's ridiculous size will detract from the rest of the movie's more realistic world-building. However, critics are excited about the movie, applauding its inventiveness while cautioning that relying too much on meme culture may restrict its appeal to those other than die-hard Minecraft fans.

The film's distinctive take on beloved critters like the Chicken Jockey has already had people talking, regardless of whether it becomes a blockbuster success or merely a hit tweet and viral meme generator. The internet will probably continue to offer amusing (and sometimes harsh) comments when the movie is made public aka April 4th. See you there!