Popcorn bucket innovation is at an all-time low and the Dune: Part Three 'Double Sandworm' is proof
Just what the Sandworm bucket needed: a second hole.
Collectible popcorn buckets have become a staple of movie theaters post-pandemic, but AMC Theatres has hit rock bottom with their latest Dune: Part Three offerings. Two years after the viral Sandworm bucket's release, the theater chain has doubled down with two new themed buckets for the film's release. The Sandworm Thumper and Double Sandworm each feature a worm-shaped hand hole, with the Double model unsurprisingly boasting two holes.
While the added hole addresses a previous issue by allowing two people to grab popcorn simultaneously and emphasizing the sexual innuendo present in the original design, the new buckets fail to innovate or captivate in any meaningful way. Other popcorn bucket designs, like the Trojan Horse bucket for The Odyssey and the Guile Hair wearable bucket for Street Fighter, showcase more charm and excitement.
The Double Sandworm bucket, however, raises questions about its purpose and value. At $35, is it worth paying for a bowl with a lumpy hand that says "Clayface" on the side? The lack of childlike naivete in recent designs may be a contributing factor to their uninspired nature.
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