Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 09 Jun 2026 · T−38
A Trojan horse popcorn tub and an IMAX camera bucket
Cinemark and Regal teased a sculpted Trojan horse tub, a 170oz tub and a 44oz cup. IMAX had shown a camera-shaped bucket with a light-up viewfinder; Cineplex's shop lists it as sold out.
Details
- Date
- 09 Jun 2026 · T−38
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
- Category
- Merchandise & licensing
- Markets
- United States, Canada
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Cinemark, Regal, IMAX, Cineplex
- Channels
- Cinema, Social
- Mechanics
- Scarcity & collectibles
Sources 2
- Cinemark and Regal unveil Trojan horse popcorn vessel and other collectibles for "The Odyssey"Attractions Magazine · 09 Jun 2026 · attractionsmagazine.com · SecondaryVerifies: Trojan horse popcorn tub, 170oz tub and 44oz cup from Cinemark and Regal; IMAX camera bucket revealed shortly before
- The Odyssey IMAX Camera Popcorn BucketCineplex Shop · shop.cineplex.com · PrimaryVerifies: Officially licensed IMAX camera popcorn bucket with light-up viewfinder; listed as sold out
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