If you've recently visited a cinema to catch A Minecraft Movie, chances are you'll recall Jack Black's delightful short song celebrating the infamous lava chicken scene midway through the film. As Steve, Black performs a catchy tune titled "Lava Chicken" while Jason Momoa and the cast watch a chicken roast due to falling lava. Clocking in at just 34 seconds, the song has surprisingly taken the internet by storm across various social media platforms.
Now, "Steve’s Lava Chicken" has made its mark on the UK’s official music charts, debuting at No. 21—a remarkable feat considering its brevity. According to ERA, the UK’s digital entertainment and retail association, "streaming + virality are reshaping hits."
This isn't the first time Jack Black has found success with video game-inspired tracks. His 95-second ballad "Peaches," written and performed for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, became a chart-topping hit and marked his first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Previously, he reached No. 78 in 2006 with "The Pick of Destiny" as part of Tenacious D. Other notable short songs to chart include "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie (64 seconds) and Liam Lynch’s "United States of Whatever" (86 seconds).
But "Lava Chicken" isn’t the only viral highlight from A Minecraft Movie. Footage of enthusiastic cinemagoers sharing their excitement—including some bringing live chickens to screenings—has gone viral on platforms like TikTok. Meanwhile, the movie’s global box office earnings have surpassed $700 million, positioning it to become the highest-grossing video game movie of all time. Interestingly, the production team even maintained a private Minecraft server for collaborative gameplay during development.
