If you’ve recently enjoyed the cinematic adventure of A Minecraft Movie, you're likely familiar with the memorable scene featuring Jack Black, who plays Steve, singing the catchy tune "Lava Chicken." This brief but impactful 34-second song celebrates a humorous moment where characters, including Jason Momoa, watch a chicken being cooked by falling lava. The song's short duration hasn't hindered its popularity; it has gone viral on social media and impressively debuted at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, marking it as the shortest song ever to chart. According to ERA, the UK's digital entertainment and retail association, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits."
Jack Black is no stranger to viral success with video game-related songs. His performance of "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, not only went viral but also landed on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his first solo entry on the chart since "The Pick of Destiny" with Tenacious D in 2006, which debuted at No. 78. Other notable short songs that have charted include the 64-second "Spider Pig" from the 2007 Simpsons Movie and Liam Lynch’s 2002 punk hit "United States of Whatever," which clocks in at 86 seconds.
The virality of A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic cinemagoers, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread rapidly across platforms like TikTok. The film has also been a commercial success, surpassing $700 million at the worldwide box office and on track to become the highest-grossing video game movie of all time. Additionally, the Minecraft movie team's use of a private server for their gameplay adds an intriguing layer to the film's production story.
For more insights into A Minecraft Movie, stay tuned as we continue to cover its journey and impact.
