"Steve's Lava Chicken Hits UK Charts: Shortest Song Ever"

If you've recently enjoyed A Minecraft Movie in theaters, you're likely still humming Jack Black's catchy, albeit brief, tune about the "lava chicken" moment, which occurs roughly halfway through the film. As Steve, Black delivers a memorable performance with the song "Lava Chicken," a 34-second track that has taken social media by storm. This viral hit has impressively debuted at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, marking it as the shortest song ever to achieve such a feat. The UK's digital entertainment and retail association, ERA, notes that "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the significant impact of digital platforms on music popularity.

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

The viral success of A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic fans, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread rapidly across platforms like TikTok, further fueling the film's popularity.

For more insights into A Minecraft Movie, including details about the private server used by the film's team, check out our additional coverage. The movie has already surpassed $700 million at the global box office and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie ever.