If you've recently ventured into a cinema to watch A Minecraft Movie, you'll likely recall Jack Black's brief yet impactful song celebrating the lava chicken moment around the film's midpoint. As Steve, Black performs "Lava Chicken" during a scene where Jason Momoa and other characters watch a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Despite its mere 34-second duration, the song has taken social media by storm.
Remarkably, "Steve's Lava Chicken" has debuted at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, marking it as the shortest song ever to chart. According to the UK's digital entertainment and retail association, ERA, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the significant impact of digital platforms on music popularity.
Jack Black is no stranger to viral video game songs. His 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach, "Peaches," 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. Previously, as part of Tenacious D, he debuted at No. 78 with "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006.
Other short songs that have made the charts include the 64-second "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie in 2007 and Liam Lynch’s 2002 punk hit "United States of Whatever," which lasts 86 seconds.
Beyond the song, A Minecraft Movie has seen various elements go viral, including clips of enthusiastic cinemagoers on TikTok, some even bringing live chickens to screenings. The movie has also garnered attention for the private server used by the film's team during production.
With A Minecraft Movie surpassing $700 million at the worldwide box office, it's on track to become the highest-grossing video game movie of all time. For more details on the film, check out our comprehensive coverage.
