When it comes to big modern blockbuster releases,noveltypopcorn bucketshave become all the rage. No matter the genre, whether it’s a musical withMean Girlsor an action sci-fi epic likeDune: Part Two, everyone can’t resist a creative way to enjoy the movies’ most treasured snack. If you’re a horror fan,one of the most anticipated releases in the next couple of months isGhostbusters: Frozen Empire. Now, while fans get their cosplays and personal Echo-1s ready,AMC Theatres has just unveiled their next popcorn bucket themed afterFrozen Empire.
Teased on AMC’s TikTok,the bucket will fittingly be in the form of aGhost Trap. Arguably the most famous tool in the Ghostbusters’ arsenal, it authentically captures the spirit of the spooky containment device and the franchise as a whole.Unlike another one of AMC’s buckets forDune, whichhilariously went viralfor all the wrong reasons recently, thisGhostbustersdesign is classy, simple and filled with retro 80s goodness. The cautionary black and yellow color scheme simply pops with the popcorn itself being contained at the top.Almost as if these haunted kernels were trying to escape the Ghostbusters’ grasp like they were a starvingSlimer.Frozen Empire’s marketing has been smartly focusing on the nostalgia of the original two films astwo generations of Ghostbusters are uniting. This ghoulish bucket only adds to the exciting return to one of horror’s most beloved comedic offerings.
What’s ‘Frozen Empire’ About?
After the events of the endlessly lovableAfterlife, theGhostbusters are back together, stopping the latest ghostly threats in New York City. However, Ray, Peter, Winston, andJaninehave expanded the team toinclude the franchise’s new generation with Egon’s family in tow. The original Ghostbusters are going to need all the help they can get too, as a new frosty entity known as“The Death Chill”has been unleashed on the city. WithNYC being completely frozen in a block of ice, only thenew and improved Ghostbusters teamcan answer the dreadful call.Frozen Empireisn’t just trying to replicate the success of the first films either. Combining the coming-of-age refresh found inAfterlifewith the thrills ofThe Real Ghostbusterscartoon, the filmmakers look to create an absolute love letter to the entire franchise.A series that celebrates its 40th anniversary this yearand has been featured in countless video games, TV shows, and comic books outsideGhostbusters’ traditional cinematic adventures. The film will also have a bit ofWes Andersonflare to keep longtime fans of the franchise on their ectoplasmic tiptoes.
When Does ‘Frozen Empire’ Release?
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empireraces to theaters onMarch 22, 2024. The film stars the massive ensemble ofDan Aykroyd,Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts,Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and so many more. While horror fans wait to slide down Ghostbusters HQ’s fire pole once more, you can previewFrozen Empire’s popcorn bucket and its freshly released trailer below.
