If you’ve recently stepped into a cinema to catch A Minecraft Movie, you're likely familiar with Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance of "Lava Chicken." In the film, Black, portraying Steve, delivers this catchy tune during a scene where Jason Momoa and others witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Clocking in at just 34 seconds, "Lava Chicken" has nonetheless taken the internet by storm, spreading rapidly across social media platforms.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has made its mark by debuting at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, setting a record as the shortest song ever to chart. The UK’s digital entertainment and retail association, ERA, attributes this success to the powerful combination of streaming and virality, which are increasingly shaping chart hits.

Other notably 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 runs for 86 seconds.

The viral phenomenon extends beyond "Lava Chicken" for A Minecraft Movie. Clips of enthusiastic moviegoers, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have circulated widely on platforms like TikTok.

For more insights into A Minecraft Movie, check out how the film's team utilized a private server for their Minecraft sessions. The movie has already grossed over $700 million worldwide and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie ever.