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Dune Part Two Stars React to Controversial Popcorn Bucket

Florence Pugh and Zendaya express disgust at a Dune-themed popcorn bucket during a Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance, sparking widespread online debate.

  • Florence Pugh and Zendaya were visibly disgusted by a promotional Dune popcorn bucket modeled after the sandworm monster, during their appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
  • The popcorn bucket, intended for AMC theatergoers, has been criticized for its impractical design and resemblance to a men's sex toy, leading to a mix of humor and disbelief among fans.
  • Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler, also present, reacted to the bucket, with Chalamet attempting to use it despite its awkwardness.
  • Social media users have jokingly compared the bucket to a sex toy, with some calling the promotion a 'marketing war crime' and predicting its appearance on OnlyFans.
  • The controversy has overshadowed the promotion of Dune: Part Two, set to release on March 1, 2024, despite the film's anticipation following the success of its predecessor.
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