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

If you've recently enjoyed the cinematic experience of A Minecraft Movie, you likely recall Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance in the song "Lava Chicken." Playing the character Steve, Black delivers this catchy tune during a scene where Jason Momoa and others witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Clocking in at just 34 seconds, "Lava Chicken" has quickly become a viral sensation on social media.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has debuted at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, making it the shortest song ever to achieve such a feat. According to ERA, the UK's digital entertainment and retail association, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the influence of digital platforms on music charts.

Jack Black is no stranger to creating viral hits from video game movies. His previous work, "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ballad from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, not only charted on the Billboard Hot 100 but also marked his first solo entry on the list. Prior to this, Black had a chart appearance with Tenacious D's "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006, which reached No. 78.

Other notable short songs that have made it to the charts include "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie (64 seconds) in 2007 and Liam Lynch's punk hit "United States of Whatever" (86 seconds) in 2002.

The viral impact of A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic audiences, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread rapidly across platforms like TikTok.

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