If you've recently enjoyed the cinematic experience of A Minecraft Movie, you might recall Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance of "Lava Chicken" about halfway through the film. In the movie, Black, portraying Steve, sings this catchy tune as Jason Momoa and other characters witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Despite its brief 34-second duration, "Lava Chicken" has taken social media by storm, quickly going viral.
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) noted, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the impact of digital platforms on music popularity.
Jack Black is no newcomer to viral video game songs. His previous hit, "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach 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 had charted at No. 78 with "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006 as part of Tenacious D.
Other notably short songs that have charted include the 64-second "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie in 2007 and Liam Lynch’s 86-second punk hit "United States of Whatever" from 2002.
The viral success of A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic moviegoers, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread rapidly across platforms like TikTok.
For more on A Minecraft Movie, we've covered how the film's team utilized a private server for their gameplay. The movie has already surpassed $700 million at the global box office and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie to date.
