Don't Worry, A Minecraft Movie Is Getting Its Own Popcorn Bucket Too

Remember themed popcorn buckets? Of course you do. The trend continues with the upcoming Minecraft movie, which is set to offer its own unique concessions novelties during its theatrical run. According to images shared by DiscussingFilm on X / Twitter, the Minecraft movie will feature a TNT box as its popcorn bucket, alongside a chicken jockey drink container, a nod that fans of the game will surely recognize. These items are reportedly exclusive to the Cinemark chain of theaters in the United States, but other theaters may have their own surprises in store for Minecraft enthusiasts.

TNT and Chicken Jockey popcorn buckets for the live-action ‘MINECRAFT’ movie have been revealed. pic.twitter.com/ATk85n2Guf

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 12, 2025

These Minecraft-themed novelties are the latest addition to a trend that gained significant traction with the R2-D2 popcorn bucket from 2019's Rise of Skywalker. The viral success of that bucket inspired theater executives to explore more themed merchandise, turning it into a fun, albeit somewhat overdone and pricey, modern theatrical tradition. If these novelties encourage more people to enjoy movies in theaters, it's certainly a trend worth continuing.

A Minecraft Movie February 2025 Trailer Images

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Directed by Jared Hess and written by a team including Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and Chris Galletta, with the story crafted by Bowman, Palmer, and Allison Schroeder, A Minecraft Movie follows a group of ordinary people who find themselves transported into the cubic world of Minecraft. There, they must rely on a local character named Steve, played by Jack Black, to navigate and master their new environment. The film also stars Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Jennifer Coolidge, and Sebastian Hansen. Mark your calendars for the movie's theatrical release on April 4, 2025.