If you're one of the many who've recently enjoyed A Minecraft Movie in theaters, you likely recall Jack Black's brief yet memorable song, "Lava Chicken," which celebrates a humorous lava chicken moment about halfway through the film. Black, portraying the character Steve, delivers this catchy tune as Jason Momoa and other characters watch a chicken meet its fiery fate in lava. Despite its brief 34-second runtime, "Lava Chicken" has taken social media by storm, going viral across various platforms.
Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has debuted at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, marking it as the shortest song ever to chart. The UK's digital entertainment and retail association, ERA, noted, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the impact of digital platforms on music popularity.
Jack Black is no stranger to viral hits, especially in the realm of video game music. His previous success includes "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach from *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, which not only charted on the Billboard Hot 100 but also marked Black's first solo entry on the list. Before "Peaches," Black charted at No. 78 with Tenacious D's 2006 song, "The Pick of Destiny."Other notably 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 clocks in at 86 seconds.
The viral impact of A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic fans, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread rapidly on platforms like TikTok, adding to the film's cultural footprint.
For more on A Minecraft Movie, including insights into the Minecraft movie team's private server, check out our additional coverage. The film has already surpassed $700 million at the worldwide box office and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie of all time.
