Marvel's $80 popcorn bucket sets world record in Los Angeles
During its unveiling in Los Angeles, the container drew excited fans to the TCL Chinese Theatre and set a Guinness World Record.
The mammoth movie snack holder, tied to the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps film, measures 51 cm wide and 44.45 cm tall. It boasts a capacity of 10 litres – enough to satisfy even Galactus' cosmic appetite.
Lacey Noel, a tour guide at the TCL Chinese Theatre, presented the bucket to eager onlookers. "It is $80 and people are currently eating it up," she said.
The Galactus container isn't just about size. It features a metallic finish and piercing bright blue LED eyes, adding to its appeal as a display piece long after the popcorn is gone. Fans lined up at the theatre's concession stand, eager to get their hands on the limited-edition item.
This record-breaking popcorn bucket represents more than just a novel way to serve cinema snacks. It's part of a broader strategy by movie studios and theatres to lure audiences back to the big screen with exclusive, tangible experiences that can't be replicated at home.
Chris Banda, a fan who purchased the Galactus bucket, praised the initiative. "I think these buckets are fantastic," he said. "I obviously wouldn't have got this if I didn't come to the theaters and I think it's designed very well and it's got a lot of popcorn, so cool."
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