If you've recently enjoyed A Minecraft Movie at the cinema, you're likely to recall Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance of "Lava Chicken." In the film, Black, portraying Steve, sings this catchy tune during a scene where Jason Momoa and others watch a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Clocking in at just 34 seconds, "Lava Chicken" has captured the internet's attention, quickly going viral on social media platforms.
Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has achieved a significant milestone by debuting at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, making it the shortest song to ever chart. The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) commented on this phenomenon, stating, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits."
Jack Black is no newcomer to creating viral video game songs. His performance of "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ballad to Princess Peach from *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, not only charted on the Billboard Hot 100 but also marked his first solo entry on the list. Previously, as part of Tenacious D, Black debuted at No. 78 with "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006.Other notably short songs that have charted include the 64-second "Spider Pig" from the 2007 Simpsons Movie 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 fans at screenings, some even bringing live chickens to the theaters, have spread rapidly on platforms like TikTok.
For more insights into A Minecraft Movie, you can explore how the movie team utilized a private server for their gameplay. The film has already surpassed $700 million at the global box office and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie ever.
