{
  "id": 837471,
  "title": "Pokémon donuts are coming to Krispy Kreme in the U.S. [Photos]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/pokemon-donuts-are-coming-to-krispy-kreme-in-the-u-s-photos",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T05:00:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/08/14/pokemon-donuts-are-coming-to-krispy-kreme-in-the-u-s-photos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fans of Pokémon will be delighted to hear that Krispy Kreme in the U.S. will soon be offering Pokémon-themed donuts as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary celebration. McDonald's has already announced Happy Meals featuring Hello Kitty/Godzilla figures, but Krispy Kreme has stepped in to provide a sweet alternative with a half-dozen different Pokémon-inspired treats. The lineup includes Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Eevee, and Jigglypuff. Each donut is crafted with unique flavors and decorations inspired by its respective Pokémon. For instance, Pikachu boasts vanilla icing and lemon cream filling, while Squirtle features cotton candy-flavored buttercream and sanding sugar. The donuts will be available starting August 18, the same day as McDonald's Sanrio/Kaiju Happy Meals.",
  "summary": "Pikachu, the original starter trio, and one more old-school Pokémon are getting ready to warm fans’ hearts and satisfy your sweet cravings. We recently found out that McDonald’s is going to be offering Happy Meals with crossover Hello Kitty/Godzilla figures later this month at its branches in the U.S., and while we’re obviously happy that […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SoraNews24",
        "title": "Krispy Kreme Japan is baking up two new donuts that you can only get at one spot in the country",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/krispy-kreme-japan-is-baking-up-two-new-donuts-that-you-can-only-get",
        "published": "2026-08-15T01:00:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}