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Jack Black's 'Steve's Lava Chicken' Sets Record as Shortest Song on Billboard Hot 100

The 34-second jingle from A Minecraft Movie debuts at No. 77, breaking chart length records in the US and UK while fueling the film's cultural and commercial success.

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Overview

  • Jack Black's 'Steve's Lava Chicken,' a 34-second jingle from A Minecraft Movie, has debuted at No. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the shortest song ever to chart in the list's 67-year history.
  • The song also previously set a record in the UK, becoming the shortest track to enter the Top 40, landing at No. 21 on April 18, 2025.
  • According to Luminate data, the song achieved over 7 million streams in the US between April 18 and April 24, illustrating its viral popularity.
  • A Minecraft Movie has grossed over $800 million globally, with Warner Bros. announcing interactive 'Block Party Edition' screenings to capitalize on the film's fan-driven engagement.
  • This marks Jack Black's second Billboard Hot 100 entry from a video game-themed movie, following 'Peaches' from The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023.