If you've recently visited a cinema to watch A Minecraft Movie, you might recall Jack Black's memorable performance as Steve, singing the catchy "Lava Chicken" song during a pivotal lava chicken moment about halfway through the film. This 34-second track, which captures the scene where Jason Momoa and others watch a chicken being cooked by falling lava, has rapidly gained popularity on social media.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has debuted at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, making it the shortest song to ever chart. According to the UK's digital entertainment and retail association, ERA, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the impact of digital platforms on music charts.

Jack Black is no stranger to creating 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 the first time a song from Black's solo career landed on the list. Before that, he charted at No. 78 with "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006 as part of Tenacious D.

Other notable short songs that have made it to the charts 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.

Beyond the song, A Minecraft Movie itself has seen significant viral success. Clips of enthusiastic fans, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread rapidly on platforms like TikTok.

For more on A Minecraft Movie, we have insights into the Minecraft movie team's private server experience. The film has already surpassed $700 million at the global box office and is on track to become the highest-grossing video game movie of all time.