News : Jack Black’s ‘Lava Chicken’ song has arrived in ‘Minecraft’

Ali Shutler July 18, 2025
image

A remixed version of Jack Black’s viral A Minecraft Movie hit ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ is now available in the popular online game.

Jack Black voices Steve in A Minecraft Movie and, as part of the film, performs a 34-second song about cooking chicken using lava. It was one of several breakout moments from the record-breaking adaptation and became the shortest ever Billboard chart hit back in April.

It also became the shortest ever UK Top 40 single when it landed at Number 21 on April 18’s chart. 

Now a remixed version of the song has made its way into Minecraft. The 1.21.94 update went live on July 14 and, according to the patch notes, introduced Hyper Potions’ version of ‘Lava Chicken’ to the game. It can be played via a music disc which can be found by “defeating a baby Zombie riding a Chicken (AKA Chicken Jockey).”

 

 

The response from gamers has been mixed though. One fan called it “the best thing they’ve added in years,” while another said: “Just let it go”.

Despite poor reviews, the movie adaptation of Minecraft has become one of the biggest film of 2025 so far thanks to a number of viral moments. 

However the film also inspired fierce debates about cinema etiquette after clips of audiences singing along to the film, throwing tubs of popcorn and generally losing their minds to the “chicken jockey” scene went viral across social media. Some cinemas issued warnings that “any form of anti-social behaviour, especially anything that may disturb other guests such as loud screaming, clapping and shouting will not be tolerated,” while Jack Black also surprised fans by turning up to a screening of A Minecraft Movie and asked people not to throw popcorn. In response, Warner Bros. announced  a string of “noisy” screenings.

In other news, Tony Hawk has revealed that he made sure the soundtrack to Pro Skater 3+4 featured the music of Fontaines D.C. and IDLES. “I’m not the only decider in these soundtracks but I did manage to throw in a couple of bands that I’m stoked on,” he explained.

RELATED ARTICLES

Lizzo Steals the Spotlight at ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart’

Usher, Teyana Taylor and more also stopped by to hold Hart's feet to the fire.

May 12, 2026 0 comment

KATSEYE Gets Emotional Recalling Meeting Ariana Grande and Tyler, The Creator

The girl group also revealed their dream collaborators.

May 08, 2026 0 comment

Ash Celebrate 30 Years Of ‘1977’ With New Reissue And Tour Dates

They are also holding a special livestreamed concert later tonight (May 6)

May 06, 2026 0 comment

Cardi B Sparks Mixed Reactions In Puffy Marc Jacobs Outfit At The Met Gala

Cardi B wore a giant Marc Jacobs gown with puffy, exaggerated proportions to the 2026 Met Gala and revealed she was battling a fever.

May 05, 2026 0 comment

Download Festival 2026 Announces Full Set Times Across All Stages

It’ll see headline sets from Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park

April 30, 2026 0 comment

Cleetis Mack From Digital Underground Passes Away

Cleetis Mack joined up with Digital Underground six years after Shock G, Chopmaster J, and Kenny-K founded the group.

April 29, 2026 0 comment

Megan Thee Stallion seen in tears at “Moulin Rouge!” after Klay Thompson split

Hours before the performance, the rapper alleged that the Dallas Mavericks player had cheated on her.

April 27, 2026 0 comment

Leave a comment