Launch › Release window · 25 Mar 2026 · T+5
Helmet and Rocky Habitat popcorn buckets at Cinemark and Regal
A bucket shaped like Grace's helmet sold before release. A second bucket modelled on Rocky's travel habitat, and a magnetic Rocky Shoulder Buddy plush, followed in release week.
From a fan-news site citing Cinemark's social posts; the desk has not opened the posts.
Details
- Date
- 25 Mar 2026 · T+5
- Phase
- Launch › Release window
- Category
- Merchandise & licensing
- Markets
- United States
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Cinemark, Regal
- Channels
- Cinema, Retail
- Mechanics
- Scarcity & collectibles
Sources 1
- Even More Project Hail Mary Popcorn Buckets Are ComingGeeks + Gamers · 25 Mar 2026 · geeksandgamers.com · SocialVerifies: Helmet and Rocky Habitat buckets and Rocky Shoulder Buddy, citing Cinemark posts
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