If you've recently enjoyed the cinematic experience of A Minecraft Movie, you likely recall Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance of "Lava Chicken." In the film, Black, portraying the character Steve, delivers this catchy tune as Jason Momoa and other characters witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Clocking in at just 34 seconds, "Lava Chicken" has not only gone viral on social media but has also made a remarkable impact on the UK's official music charts.

"Lava Chicken" debuted at No. 21, marking it as the shortest song ever to chart in the UK. The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) highlights this achievement, stating, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits." Jack Black, no stranger to viral video game songs, previously saw success with "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ballad from The Super Mario Bros. Movie. "Peaches," which Black both sang and co-wrote, became his first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100, following his earlier chart appearance with Tenacious D's "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006.

Other notable short songs that have made it onto the charts include "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie (64 seconds) and Liam Lynch’s "United States of Whatever" (86 seconds) from 2002.

The viral success of A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Enthusiastic fans have taken to social platforms like TikTok, sharing clips and even bringing live chickens to movie screenings, adding to the film's buzz.

For more insights into A Minecraft Movie, check out details about the Minecraft movie team's private server, which they used during the film's development. 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.