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‘Dune 3’ Popcorn Bucket Has Two Sandworms That ‘Make It Easier to Share’
AMC has revealed two sandworm-themed popcorn containers for “Dune: Part Three”, following the viral reaction to its suggestive “Dune: Part Two” bucket. The new designs extend the film’s promotional collectibles and reflect how themed cinema merchandise has become a significant source of revenue.
One is a Sandworm Thumper with a working design inspired by the device used to attract sandworms; the other features two sandworms, which AMC says makes sharing popcorn easier. Prices have not been announced, and the range also includes themed cups, keychains and plush toys, sold at AMC cinemas and Odeon locations in Europe. AMC’s chief executive has projected more than $100 million in revenue from themed tins this year, while the film is due in cinemas on 18 December.
In short
- AMC has unveiled two sandworm popcorn containers for “Dune: Part Three”.
- The Double Sandworm design is pitched as easier to share.
- The film opens on 18 December; collectible prices are still unknown.
Explained simply
Dune is a science-fiction story set on the desert planet Arrakis, where giant sandworms live beneath the sand. The films follow Paul Atreides and the powerful groups competing for control of Arrakis and its valuable resource, spice.
The latest film is part of a series based on novels by Frank Herbert. Cinema chains such as AMC and Odeon also sell merchandise linked to major releases, including themed popcorn containers, cups and toys.
These collectibles can bring in substantial revenue for cinemas and give fans another way to engage with a film. The sandworm designs draw on creatures and devices from the story, while continuing a tradition of elaborate film-related popcorn containers.
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