Steve's Lava Chicken: Minecraft Movie Song Hits UK Chart

If you're one of the many who have recently enjoyed a cinematic adventure with A Minecraft Movie, you likely remember Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance of "Lava Chicken" around the film's midpoint. Playing the character Steve, Black delivers this catchy tune as Jason Momoa and others witness a chicken dramatically cooking from falling lava. Though the song lasts only 34 seconds, its impact has been significant, spreading like wildfire across social media platforms.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has made its mark by debuting at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, setting a record as the shortest song ever to chart. The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) highlighted this phenomenon, noting, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits."

Jack Black is no newcomer to the world of viral video game music. His previous hit, "Peaches," from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach, not only went viral but also landed on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement marked Black's first solo entry on the chart, following his earlier success with Tenacious D's "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006, which reached No. 78.

Other notable short songs to have charted include the 64-second "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie in 2007 and Liam Lynch’s 2002 punk hit "United States of Whatever," which clocks in at 86 seconds.

The viral success of A Minecraft Movie doesn't stop with "Lava Chicken." Enthusiastic fans have contributed to the film's buzz by sharing clips on platforms like TikTok, with some even bringing live chickens to screenings.

For more on A Minecraft Movie, check out details on the private server used by the movie's team during production. The film has already surpassed $700 million at the global box office and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie to date.