Movie Popcorn Buckets, Ranked From Most to Least Epic

Going to the movie theater is an experience. For most people, that includes hitting the concession stand before the movie starts. True fans spring for the add-on specialty popcorn bucket. While some of these containers aren’t worth shelling out a couple of extra bucks, there are plenty that wowed me. I’ve ranked them below.

As a “Star Wars” fan who grew up watching the original trilogy, the R2-D2 popcorn and drink container is the best. The attention to detail is incredible; all it's missing are a few sound effects.

I’m obsessed with this popcorn tin. Who doesn’t want to feel like a superhero with their very own hero's weapon? The icing on the cake is the dirt holder that the hammer is “lodged” in, which means you have to pull to see if you’re worthy.

We don’t recommend rolling this 20-sided die; you might lose your popcorn stash! The details in the scaled corners of the die are fantastic, and any Dungeons and Dragons player will tell you that it’s all in the die.

“Ghostbusters” is a classic ‘80s film, and I was so excited to see the ghost trap contraption recreated as a popcorn bucket. It’s playful and creative, and I love the purple paneling making it look like it’s sucking in a ghost.

Jump into the retro-esque “Barbie” universe with the hot pink convertible popcorn bucket. For most people, this will probably be the only convertible they get to own.

The Burn Book in “Mean Girls” is the most iconic prop from the film. While we don’t encourage keeping a Burn Book (in today’s slang, “keeping receipts”), I approve of this one.

The “Doctor Strange” popcorn vessel has collapsible sides and clear-colored plastic to create a holographic effect. The writing and symbols on the side match what audiences see in the Marvel films, making this a fantastic addition to any bucket collection.

As a popcorn enthusiast, I love this concept of turning it from “Under the Sea” to “Under the Popcorn.” My five-year-old self would’ve begged to have this bucket, and I can see so many other Ariel-loving kids enjoying this.

There are two things that I love about the Flerkittens popcorn container. First, it’s interactive, with the pink egg flipping open and shut. Second, the kittens come in five different colors, and it’s a complete surprise which one you’ll get!

While there’s nothing wrong with the “Black Panther”-themed bucket, it could’ve been done better. With the black and gold colors and the mask shape on the clear paneling, it’s obvious which movie this was for. However, they could’ve gotten more creative with it.

The “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” movie was an essential watch for Swifties on a budget; memorabilia we could take home, just like at a real concert, was a huge bonus. Plus, now we can bust it out when we watch the movie at home.

The little star character from “Wish” is adorable and silly, and seeing it as a popcorn bucket makes me smile. The best part is that it glows in the dark.

Personally, I thought “Black Adam” was an excuse to watch Dwayne Johnson run around wreaking havoc. However, I would’ve seen it in theaters just to get the bucket! The lightning and yellow cracks even light up.

While I thoroughly enjoyed the first “Dune” film and have been looking forward to the second installment, I won’t be getting the popcorn bucket. It looks too weird, and imagining the sensation on my hand is cringe.

Which movie popcorn bucket design is your favorite? Did we miss one? Let us know in the comments!