Forget the movie theater snack bar of the past — Marvel fans now have a full collector’s aisle waiting for them. With Avengers: Endgame Encore back in cinemas, theater chains have rolled out a lineup of themed popcorn buckets and merch so popular that several items sold out before the movie even hit screens.
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The Buckets Everyone’s Talking About
Marcus Theatres kicked things off with two standout pieces: a $79.99 Infinity Gauntlet LED popcorn bucket that lights up in the colors of the Infinity Stones, and a $34.99 Iron Man helmet bucket that projects Tony Stark’s iconic “I Love You 3000” line. Both sold out online almost immediately, though they’re also available at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark for fans who missed the first wave.
Marvel: Full Merch Lineup
| Item | Retailer | Price | Special Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Gauntlet LED Bucket | Marcus Theatres (also AMC, Regal, Cinemark) | $79.99 | Lights up in Infinity Stone colors |
| Iron Man Helmet Bucket | Marcus Theatres (also AMC, Regal, Cinemark) | $34.99 | LED projection of “I Love You 3000” |
| Foil-Embossed Mini Poster | Regal (3D/4DX opening night) | Free w/ ticket | Limited-edition collectible |
| “The Final Battle” Drink Specials | Regal | Varies | Two themed cocktails |
| Arc Reactor Tin | Vue Cinemas (UK) | Varies | Embossed Tony Stark tribute |
Why This Merch Wave Feels Bigger Than 2019?
The popcorn bucket trend has exploded since Endgame‘s original 2019 release, and theater chains are clearly capitalizing on that nostalgia. Beyond the buckets, Regal is offering themed drinks and exclusive posters, while UK’s Vue Cinemas adds its own twist with an arc reactor tin nodding to a long-running joke between Tony Stark and Pepper Potts.
Could This Push Endgame Back to the Top of the Box Office?
Endgame‘s original run hit $2.5 billion in just 20 days back in 2019, though Avatar has since reclaimed the all-time box office crown through its own re-releases. With early pre-sales already topping $15 million, exclusive Doomsday-tied footage, and premium formats like IMAX and 4DX driving ticket sales, Endgame Encore has a real shot at reigniting that box office rivalry.
For more on the film’s cultural impact, check the Avengers: Endgame page on Wikipedia.
Stay tuned to TechnoSports for more Marvel merch drops and box office updates as they roll in.
FAQs
Q1: Where can I still buy the Endgame Encore popcorn buckets?
While Marcus Theatres sold out online, the Infinity Gauntlet and Iron Man buckets remain available at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark.
Q2: Can Endgame Encore beat Avatar’s box office record?
It would need roughly $125 million more to reclaim the top spot, and early pre-sales suggest strong momentum.