"Steve's Lava Chicken: Minecraft Movie's Shortest UK Chart Hit"

If you've recently enjoyed the cinematic experience of A Minecraft Movie, you're likely familiar with Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance of "Lava Chicken" around the film's midpoint. In the movie, Black, portraying Steve, delivers this catchy tune as characters, including Jason Momoa, witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Despite its mere 34-second duration, "Lava Chicken" has captured the internet's attention, spreading rapidly across social media platforms.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has made its mark on the UK's official chart, debuting at No. 21 and becoming the shortest song ever to chart. The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) notes, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the impact of digital platforms on music popularity.

Jack Black is no newcomer to the phenomenon of viral video game songs. His previous hit, "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ballad from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, not only charted on the Billboard Hot 100 but also marked Black's first solo entry on the list. Before that, he charted at No. 78 with "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006 as part of Tenacious D.

Other notably short songs that have made it onto the charts include "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie in 2007, lasting 64 seconds, and Liam Lynch’s 2002 punk hit "United States of Whatever," which runs for 86 seconds.

The viral success of A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic fans, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have circulated widely on platforms like TikTok, further fueling the film's popularity.

For more insights into 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.