The anticipation for Venom: The Last Dance is building up the buzz to an all time high! Positioned as the grand finale in the Venom trilogy, the movie has set fans’ expectations sky-high. The excitement extends beyond the screen, as Sony Pictures joins the hype and recent trend of innovative and eye-catching popcorn buckets.
The Buzz Around The Venom Popcorn Bucket
The internet went wild when exclusive images of the Venom: The Last Dance popcorn bucket on X (formerly Twitter) were shared. The design is both eerie and captivating, featuring Venom’s head with its iconic wide-open mouth and rows of menacing teeth. In a surprising twist, the bucket leaves out Venom’s infamous tongue, focusing instead on the character’s terrifying mouth—where the popcorn will be. Although no official details have emerged from Sony Pictures or major theater chains about when or where this unique bucket will be available, fans are already raving over it. If previous trends are any indication, this exclusive merch may be sold primarily in the U.S.
The Popcorn Bucket Trend
Thematic popcorn buckets are not new, but 2024 has seen an explosion in creativity that’s taken these collectibles to new heights. Earlier this year, Dune: Part Two released a popcorn bucket shaped like the Sandworms, which quickly went viral. Following suit, Deadpool & Wolverine introduced an NSFW bucket featuring Wolverine’s mouth. The trend continued with Alien: Romulus, which offered a face-hugging alien bucket, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which provided several options inspired by the striped Sandworm. Even Terrifier 3 got in on the action with a horrifying popcorn bucket available at Cinemark.
Cinemark Joins the Fray
Per @TheReelCritique, Cinemark will offer a thematic popcorn bucket and cup for Venom: The Last Dance. While slightly less disturbing than other offerings, the design still promises to be a must-have for fans. Yet, like the Sony Pictures bucket, details on availability remain under wraps.
What Makes Venom’s Trilogy Stand Out?
The Venom films have been standout successes in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. The upcoming Venom: The Last Dance promises to wrap up the trilogy with a thrilling conclusion. The film will follow Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote, Venom, as they evade the police and face off against other symbiotes from Venom’s home world. The star-studded cast includes Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach, and Stephen Graham.
A Glimpse into the Future
Interestingly, Venom: The Last Dance might not be the last we see of Eddie Brock. Rumors suggest that the film could set the stage for Brock’s crossover into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), possibly teaming up with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in Spider-Man 4. Although neither Sony nor the MCU have confirmed these rumors, the post-credits scene in Venom: Let There Be Carnage teased such a possibility by showing Venom watching Mysterio unveil Spider-Man’s identity.
Nonetheless, the buzz around Venom: The Last Dance and its creepy popcorn bucket highlights the innovative marketing strategies that studios are adopting to engage fans. With the film’s release just around the corner, all eyes are on Sony Pictures to see how they’ll wrap up this thrilling trilogy—and possibly set the stage for future crossovers. Whether you’re a Marvel fan or a movie lover, this film promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Stay tuned, grab your popcorn (preferably from a Venom-themed bucket), and prepare for an epic end to the Venom saga. Mark your calendars for October 25th to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Venom one last time.
