Overview

• McDonald’s confirms the Halloween-themed Happy Meal pails will be available starting Oct. 21, offered while supplies last.
• The 2025 lineup features Ghost, Pumpkin and Goblin with two new additions, Cat and Zombie.
• Buckets arrive in assorted colors—white, orange, green, black and red—and each character has three different expressions for collectors.
• The pails replace the standard Happy Meal box, include stickers for decorating, and can be used for trick-or-treating.
• Coverage differs on distribution, with some outlets saying “participating” restaurants and others saying every location nationwide.