Resident Evil Movie Popcorn Bucket Is Gross But Fitting
The upcoming Resident Evil film adaptation, directed by Zach Cregger, will feature a distinctly themed piece of movie theater merchandise. Both Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters have announced they will sell a limited-edition popcorn bucket designed to resemble an organ transplant bag, directly referencing a plot element involving character Austin Abrams carrying an organ-transport bag in the film.
Tickets for the movie went on sale on September 1st, with the collectible popcorn buckets becoming available starting September 17th at participating theaters while supplies last. Both chains emphasized the merchandise’s collectible nature as part of the typical marketing push for major film releases.
The promotional materials included tongue-in-cheek messaging—with fine print clarifying that unlike the promotional images, the buckets do not come with an actual beating heart. This blend of horror-themed aesthetics with theatrical marketing represents a distinctly memorable example of movie theater tie-in merchandise, combining the franchise’s body-horror imagery with typical blockbuster concession collectibles.