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Marvel Opens Final Pre-Order for Guinness-Record Galactus Popcorn Bucket

The final nine-liter $80 vessels that sold out on day one are now available for pre-order with shipments scheduled for early December under a strict one-per-customer limit

This massive popcorn bucket is perfect for sharing.
The shadow of Galactus looms large over the Statue of Liberty in a shot from The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
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Overview

  • The Galactus bucket holds nine liters (361 oz) of popcorn and features glowing LED eyes and removable helmet horns.
  • Introduced July 24 at AMC, Regal and Cinemark locations, the $80 vessel set new price and size benchmarks for cinema novelty items.
  • Guinness World Records has certified it as the largest popcorn container ever sold in cinemas.
  • At 10 a.m. EST on July 26 theaters began pre-orders for the final production run with shipments expected in early December under a strict one-bucket-per-customer policy.
  • AMC alone generated $54 million from collectible concession vessels in 2023, highlighting the growing revenue impact of themed merchandise in post-pandemic box office recovery.