The Minecraft film is moving closer to its release, and with a brand-new trailer released, fans are getting a clearer glimpse of what kind of chaos awaits. Directed by Jared Hess, the adventure-comedy attempts to bring the blocky world to life in a sense that has a touch of Jumanji, a dash of "what on Earth did I just watch?"
But what caught everybody's attention? A first glimpse of a Baby Zombie -because, of course, nothing screams 'family-friendly fun' like a small, speedy, and completely frightening undead toddler. If the Baby Zombies in the game were a terror, wait until one's coming at you in full, high-definition terror.
As soon as the news came out, someone took to their X account and commented:
"Looks like baby hulk"
And for real, they're onto something. With its small but angry body, huge head, and unmistakable green color, this little terror resembles less of a Minecraft mob and more of Hulk's tantrum-throwing toddler. If it begins to smash through blocks rather than simply pursuing players, Steve may need to make himself a shield in a hurry.
And let's be real - Baby Zombies were nightmare material in the game, but now, live-action, they're gone full-on horror movie mode. It's one thing to hear those little, frantic footsteps in Minecraft, but picture this green, rage-filled gremlin charging at you in full HD.
By this time in the film, the most terrorizing mob possible may not necessarily be the Ender Dragon - but this tiny, hulking monster with an energy level matching that of a toddler who got through an entire energy drink.
The Minecraft movie trailer had already gone crazy, but the Baby Zombie reveal? That put the internet in utter chaos mode. Fans weren't just responding - fans were critiquing, roasting, and wondering how this little green monster is looking to throw fists.
From jokes comparing it to Baby Hulk, to speculation that this creature would outrun Usain Bolt, social media has a whole lot of opinions. Here's how the fans are taking the news that live-action Baby Zombies could be even more terrifying than the game iteration.
Netizens have reacted as the first look at a Baby Zombie in the live-action ‘MINECRAFT’ movie revealed
According to fans, the Baby Zombie is essentially what you get when you combine a creeper and a caffeine high. Small, green, and running at top speed - at this point, it's more of a Minecraft mob and less of a crazy kid on a sugar high:
"looks like frankenstein," a user joked.
"I’m… disturbed," another user commented.
"Kids like this ???," a netizen expressed.
A few couldn't resist likening Baby Zombie to Mini Hulk, and in all sincerity, the likeness is startling. Small, green, and wracked with unpredictable fury - it's as if somebody miniaturized the Avengers' most powerful superhero and introduced him to a preference for mayhem:
"Hulk smash baby love it," a folk commented.
"Am I supposed to see baby Hulk?," a user hilariously asked.
"WHY DOES IT HAVE TEETH," another netizen commented.
And then there's the peanut gallery, tossing off the jokes with abandon, no stake in the game - just here to amuse. Whether Baby Zombie looks like Baby Hulk, an angry Brussels sprout, or an angry toddler who missed naptime, they don't care. As long as the internet is up in arms, they've got their popcorn out:
"I DO NOT wanna see this guy in the live action minecraft movie," a user wrote.
"This the Ravens fan?," a netizen asked.
At this point, the Minecraft film could very well be the year's biggest surprise comedy - whether or not that's by design. From Baby Hulk comparisons to zombie babies running like they're going to be late to daycare, and the internet meme-ifying every frame, one thing is certain: this movie is already legendary. Whether it ends up being a masterpiece or a beautifully chaotic mess, we’ll all be watching -probably while keeping one eye on that terrifying little green menace.
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