The Scary Movie franchise is leaning hard into its signature crude humor with its latest promotional gimmick: a popcorn bucket designed to look like a glass bong.
On May 21, the official Scary Movie X account posted a video teasing what it calls “the popcorn bucket theatres were never ready for.” The collectible features a clear, elongated tube and globe base filled with popcorn, complete with the movie’s logo, dramatic smoke effects, and what appears to be a side chamber possibly for butter. The post includes the cheeky tagline: “Choose the piece that fits you just right.”
The promotion plays directly into the stoner comedy roots of the series, nodding to Marlon Wayans’ iconic “Shorty” character from the original films.
According to multiple reports, the bong-inspired buckets will come in four different sizes and be available for purchase at participating theaters when Scary Movie 6 hits screens on June 5, 2026.
Fan and Industry Reactions
Social media has erupted with a mix of laughter, memes, and questions about practicality. Many fans are asking if the bucket is functional as both a popcorn holder and a smoking device, while others have pointed out potential issues with butter access or its suitability in family-friendly theater environments.
Some outlets note uncertainty over whether the buckets are fully functional theater collectibles or an elaborate marketing parody riffing on the ongoing Hollywood trend of oversized, themed popcorn buckets. Director Michael Tiddes has reportedly indicated they are real.
About Scary Movie 6
The sixth installment in the long-running parody franchise is directed by Michael Tiddes and written by the Wayans brothers. It reunites several original cast members, including Anna Faris and Regina Hall, to spoof recent horror hits like Scream and M3GAN. The film marks a return to theaters after more than a decade.
The bong popcorn bucket continues a tradition of outrageous Scary Movie marketing that matches the franchise’s irreverent tone. Whether audiences will be “hitting” the theaters to grab one remains to be seen — but early buzz suggests many will at least be showing up for the laughs.
