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

If you're one of the many fans who have recently enjoyed A Minecraft Movie in theaters, you'll likely recall Jack Black's memorable, albeit brief, performance of the song "Lava Chicken." In the film, Black, who portrays the character Steve, delivers this catchy tune during a scene where Jason Momoa and other characters witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Clocking in at just 34 seconds, "Lava Chicken" has not only captured the hearts of viewers but has also gone viral across social media platforms.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has made its mark on the UK's official music charts, debuting at No. 21. This achievement makes it the shortest song ever to chart in the UK. The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) commented on this phenomenon, stating, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits."

Jack Black is no newcomer to the world of viral video game songs. His previous hit, "Peaches," from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, where he voiced Bowser and co-wrote the song, also made waves by reaching the Billboard Hot 100. This was a significant milestone for Black, marking his first solo entry on the chart since his 2006 debut with Tenacious D's "The Pick of Destiny," which reached No. 78.

Other notably short songs that have charted include the 64-second "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie in 2007 and Liam Lynch's 2002 punk hit "United States of Whatever," which lasts 86 seconds.

The viral success of "Lava Chicken" is not the only aspect of A Minecraft Movie that has captured public attention. Clips of enthusiastic moviegoers, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread rapidly on platforms like TikTok.

For more insights into A Minecraft Movie, we've covered how the film's team utilized a private server for their Minecraft sessions. 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.