"Steve's Lava Chicken: Shortest Song to Hit UK Chart"

If you’ve recently ventured into a cinema to watch A Minecraft Movie, you likely recall Jack Black’s brief yet memorable performance of "Lava Chicken" about halfway through the film. Black, portraying Steve, sings this catchy tune as Jason Momoa and others witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Clocking in at just 34 seconds, this snippet has taken social media by storm.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has debuted at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, setting a new record as the shortest song ever to chart. The UK's digital entertainment and retail association, ERA, commented, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits."

Jack Black is no newcomer to the viral video game song scene. His 95-second romantic ballad "Peaches" from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which he both sang and co-wrote, also made it onto the Billboard Hot 100. This marked Black's first solo entry on the chart, following his earlier appearance at No. 78 with Tenacious D's 2006 track "The Pick of Destiny."

Other brief hits that have charted include the 64-second "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie in 2007 and Liam Lynch’s 2002 punk anthem "United States of Whatever," which runs for 86 seconds.

Beyond "Lava Chicken," A Minecraft Movie has sparked numerous viral moments. Enthusiastic fans have shared clips across platforms like TikTok, with some even bringing live chickens to screenings.

For more on A Minecraft Movie, check out details on the Minecraft movie team's private server. The film has already surpassed $700 million at the global box office and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie to date.