“General Chungus is bringing home the bacon” – Users joke about the head of the Piglin army in the live-action ‘MINECRAFT’ movie

A Minecraft Movie is a live-action adaptation of the game starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, and other celebrated actors. It is set to release on April 4th, 2025, and has sparked quite a buzz among Minecraft enthusiasts.

Gaming communities are eagerly awaiting to witness the legacy on big screens. The trailer and posters offered a sneak peek into popular characters from the Piglins- Malgosha (the leader), her son, General Chungus, and the Great Hog.

As A Minecraft Movie became a topic of discussion across social media platforms, Chungus particularly attracted the audience's attention.

General Chungus is the head of the Piglin military, popular for his tactical, leadership, and organizational skills. The live-action film features the General as an important character.

Netizens poke fun at General Chungus in A Minecraft Movie

General Chungus is bringing home the bacon (via Winroadsteve/ X)

Piglins are related to pigs in Minecraft. A fan used the 'bringing home the bacon' metaphor to imply Chungus' skills to lead the military into triumph.

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A critic remarked that the choice of name might be disappointing to an extent.

so we're not taking this movie seriously

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Another netizen shared their experience.

I had a piglin in Minecraft named Baby Chungus when I was little. I guess he really did survive and grew up.

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Who let bro cook? (via MaxcaliburEX/ X)

It turns out that not many were impressed by General Chungus' appearance or the name, for starters.

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A netizen remarked on the idea.

Somewhere out there, a screenwriter got paid actual money to name a warlord General Chungus, and honestly, that might be the real crime here

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Some users appreciated the name.

They really went with that name. Peak cinema incoming.

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Netizens commented on the plot.

They might've actually sourced millennial redditors to write this movie deadass'

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Another X-user added.

General Chungus sounds hilariously unexpected.

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A user criticized the naming effort.

hollywood really out here naming villains like they lost a bet.'

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A fan speculated that the idea was to add the humor element to A Minecraft Movie.

The Piglins’ General, Chungus, might be a quirky and imposing leader, adding humor and power to the movie.

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As per the official trailer by Warner Bros., A Minecraft Movie revolves around a group of friends who accidentally find themselves in the Minecraft universe. The movie is expected to unfold the journey of survival, guided by Steve (Jack Black), an expert ally. The thrilling plot, actors, and gaming sequences created significant hype as fans await the release.