Ryan Reynolds has unveiled a new and quirky popcorn bucket for the upcoming movie ‘Deadpool and Wolverine,’ taking the internet by storm with its unique design and playful marketing strategy.
The popcorn bucket, inspired by the success of the ‘Dune 2’ bucket, features a comically oversized mouth resembling Wolverine’s head, allowing moviegoers to fill it with their favorite snacks. In a video shared on social media, Reynolds showcases the bucket set to the iconic tune ‘Also Sprach Zarathustra’ from ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’
The promotional video captures Deadpool, the beloved R-rated superhero, interacting with the Wolverine popcorn bucket in a humorous and slightly inappropriate manner. Popcorn cascades into the bucket, filling up the mouth, while butter playfully drizzles down the nose, adding a touch of whimsy to the movie snack experience.
As anticipation builds for the release of ‘Deadpool and Wolverine,’ set to hit theaters on July 26, fans are eagerly embracing the playful marketing approach adopted by the film’s team. The unique design of the popcorn bucket has sparked a social media frenzy, with many praising the creativity and humor behind the promotional campaign.
While details regarding the price and availability of the ‘Deadpool’ popcorn bucket have not been disclosed by AMC Theatres, the success of the ‘Dune 2’ bucket, priced at $24.99 and quickly selling out, hints at a potential high demand for the quirky movie merchandise. The ‘Dune 2’ bucket, modeled after the sandworms featured in the film, gained widespread attention and even inspired a skit on ‘Saturday Night Live.’
Despite the popularity of the ‘Dune 2’ bucket, AMC CEO Adam Aron expressed mixed feelings about the ‘SNL’ skit, emphasizing his high standards for comedy. However, the buzz surrounding the ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ popcorn bucket suggests that movie fans are eagerly embracing the playful and unconventional marketing tactics employed by the film’s team.
With ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ expected to be a major summer blockbuster, the unveiling of the quirky popcorn bucket has added an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for fans eagerly awaiting the film’s release. As the ‘War of the Popcorn Buckets’ unfolds in 2024, movie enthusiasts are embracing the creativity and humor injected into the movie snack experience, setting the stage for a memorable cinematic event.
