Summary
A trip to the movies isn’t complete without an expensive trip to concessions. There you will find candy, drinks, and, of course, the movie theater essential popcorn. Occasionally, for the release of big films such asDuneorStar Wars, movie theaters will release collectible popcorn buckets.
These popcorn buckets feature iconic characters or prop pieces from the films and can be considered valuable collector’s items. Meanwhile, others just seem impractical, but their designs make them a must-have as they go viral on the internet. These are the ten coolest movie tie-in popcorn buckets ever released.
10Dune Bucket
A Peculiar Design
The Dune popcorn bucket is one of the most interesting popcorn buckets ever made due to its odd shape and rubber strings. The popcorn bucket was released byAMCto promote Dune Part 2 and depicts one of the iconic sandworms emerging from the ground.
The Dune popcorn bucket may seem difficult to use at first glance but the experience is quite different. The sandworm teeth are made of rubber, allowing you to fit your hand through its mouth and grab the delicious popcorn within.
9The Batman
What’s Going On Inside His Head?
TheBatmanfeatured a brand-new incarnation of the Caped Crusader. This time, portrayed by Robert Pattison, Batman would solve a series of mysterious murders and solve The Riddler’s challenges.
Along with a new Batman came a new popcorn bucket forDCenthusiasts everywhere, as the bucket was designed to look like Batman’s cowl. You could remove the top of the head and fill it to the brim with whatever snack you wanted.
8Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
Go Big Or Go Home
Popcorn buckets that depict the heads of superheroes are fun, but those that come with hidden features are even better. For Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, AMC released Ant-Man’s signature helmet as a collector’s item.
This bucket could do more than hold your popcorn throughout the trailers; the eyes also light up bright red, giving it an extra bit of flair. These look even better in the darkness of the movie theater, just make sure not to disturb the other moviegoers.
7Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Don’t Cross The Streams!
Busting makes you feel good, but going to the movies makes you peckish for a few snacks. With the release ofGhostbusters: Frozen Empire, moviegoers could trap a delicious snack with the ghost trap popcorn bucket.
Interestingly enough, AMC was not the only theater to have a popcorn bucket for the movie, as Regal also released their own version of the ghost trap bucket. Unlike the AMC version, the Regal bucket did not have the purple rays to hold the popcorn with the kernels being housed within the trap itself.
6Barbie: The Movie
Larger Than Life Accessories
A trip to seeBarbieisn’t complete without accessories, and for Barbie’s live-action release, AMC went all out with one of their most intricate promotions ever. The Barbie popcorn bucket was shaped like a pink Corvette, so the popcorn could be placed on the seats.
While the popcorn bucket couldn’t hold as much popcorn as other buckets, the bundle also came with a doll, bringing up the price to $65. This also made it one of the more expensive popcorn buckets AMC has ever released.
5Blue Beetle
Get That Scarab!
For DC’sBlue Beetlemovie, two separate popcorn buckets exist to promote the film, and AMC would release a bucket backpack similar to the scarab that latches onto Xolo Maridueña’s back. Thus, Xolo can transform and become the hero, Blue Beetle.
Cinemark would also release their popcorn bucket looking more like a blue beetle than AMC’s. Opening the wing flaps gives the illusion that it is getting ready for flight, while straps allow moviegoers to wear the popcorn around their necks with ease.
4Dungeons and Dragons
Honor Among Thieves!
If AMC rolled a die to come up with the best popcorn bucket designs, then they rolled a natural 20. The popcorn bucket forDungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves resembled the iconic D20 from the game, just don’t try to roll it or the popcorn will spill.
With great attention to detail, this popcorn bucket is the perfect centerpiece for any D&D enthusiast. It features a metallic-looking coloring with golden numbers and red crests, and it also came packaged in a premium box.
3Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker
Most Faithful Droid
With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, AMC offered a popcorn bucket like no other. This bucket resembled R2-D2 but came with a few extra bonus features that made it worth the trip to the theater.
The popcorn bucket was pretty decent in size but it housed a separate compartment for users to hold their drinks, and you could then attach a straw to the top allowing you to take sips from the bucket while having easy access to the popcorn. Before you walk out of the movie, don’t forget to get a refill.
2Saw X
Don’t Lose Your Head
Would you like to play a game? For the release of Saw X, Cinemark released a 3D popcorn bucket of Jigsaw’s head. If you think you’re up to the challenge, try prying open his head for a delicious surprise.
The bucket also featured LED lights that look extra creepy in the dark, and eating the popcorn from his heal almost felt like you were eating Jigsaw’s brain. In addition to being a popcorn bucket, the same design was used for a drink container that could be bought separately.
1Thor Love and Thunder
Are You Worthy?
Only the worthy can wield this popcorn bucket. For Thor Love and Thunder, moviegoers could wield the electrifying powers of the legendary hammer, Mjolnir. The bucket featured the iconic hammer, cracked and ready for a new user to pick it up.
This intricate popcorn bucket was released by AMC and could be wielded by anyone with the cash to spend. To get the popcorn inside, simply lift the shaft of the hammer to reveal the compartment containing your snack.
