‘Dune: Part Three’ popcorn bucket tops the NSFW original

On Jan. 25, 2024, Dune: Part Two changed the world of moviegoing snacks forever.

That’s the day that AMC Theatres released the first look at its sandworm-themed popcorn bucket, which immediately went viral for its intriguing appearance. The bucket spawned countless memes, a Saturday Night Live love song, and an arms race to create even more elaborate, upsetting popcorn buckets. (Looking at you, Deadpool and Wolverine.)

But there can only be one king of absurd popcorn buckets, and today, Shai-Hulud reminded all its paltry imitators why it is the god-emperor of theatrical collectibles.

AMC Theatres unveiled its Dune: Part Three collectibles on social media, showcasing not one, but two popcorn buckets. Both are natural evolutions of the OG bucket, continuing the sandworm iconography, rubbery bristles and all.

The first bucket sees the sandworm jutting farther out of the sand than its predecessor, complete with a small thumper planted in the sand. Oh, and did we mention the thumper actually thumps? That’s right: Purchase this popcorn bucket, and you, too, could feel your bucket vibrating with rhythmic pulses throughout your Dune: Part Three experience.

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The other sandworm bucket asks, “you know what’s better than one sandworm? Two sandworms!” And you know what? It’s right!

This bucket has two sandworms jumping out of the sand, making it the perfect popcorn bucket for a date night. You’ve never experienced romance until you and your partner have brushed hands through Shai-Hulud’s maw. Alternatively, you could just double fist it by yourself. We won’t judge.

AMC’s collection doesn’t stop there: They’ve also introduced a soda cup shaped like a Guild Navigator sarcophagus, perfect for traveling through the galaxy, plotting a coup against Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), or just sipping a sweet treat. (Spice Melange not included.)

Not to be out-Duned, other theater chains have released collectibles of their own. Regal’s popcorn bucket riffs on the Guild Navigator sarcophagus as well, with a door in the back for easy popcorn access.

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Cinemark opted for a sandworm-focused design for its copper bucket. The bucket’s base carries a design drawn from a wall carving seen in Dune: Part One, in the palace at Arrakeen. Its topper sees a smaller sandworm bursting from the desert and curving up in the air, making it a perfect alternative for anyone who wants a sandworm-themed bucket without having to jam their hands down its throat.

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But let’s be real. Shoving your hands into Shai-Hulud’s inviting bristles is part of the fun — and, like it or not, an enduring part of Dune’s legacy.

Dune: Part Three hits theaters Dec. 18.