If you’ve recently enjoyed the cinematic experience of A Minecraft Movie, you'll likely recall Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance in the song "Lava Chicken." Playing the character Steve, Black serenades the audience with this catchy tune during a scene where Jason Momoa and others watch a chicken meet its fiery fate in lava. Despite its mere 34-second duration, "Lava Chicken" has ignited social media, spreading like wildfire.
Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has made history by debuting at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, claiming the title of 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 music. His previous hit, "Peaches," a 95-second romantic tribute to Princess Peach from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, not only charted on the Billboard Hot 100 but marked his first solo entry on the list. Before that, Black reached No. 78 with Tenacious D’s "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006.
Other notable short songs to have charted include "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie (64 seconds) and Liam Lynch’s "United States of Whatever" (86 seconds) from 2002.
The viral success of A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic fans, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have taken social media by storm, particularly on platforms like TikTok.
For more on A Minecraft Movie, explore how the film's creators utilized a private server for their Minecraft adventures. The movie has already grossed over $700 million worldwide and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie to date.
