Fans can soon embark on another terrifying journey into deep space as the highly anticipated release ofAlien: Romulusis right around the corner. To gear up for the long-awaited return of the beloved science fiction horror franchise,the official Cinemark X accounthas revealed their latest tie-in popcorn bucket featuring the film’s iconic Xenomorph. The promotional item will be available for fans to purchase exclusively at Cinemark ahead of the film’s theatrical rollout.
The bucket showcases a highly detailed head sculpt of the film’s Xenomorph, with an opening compartment at the top for moviegoers to eat their popcorn from. The creature is the mosticonic feature of the franchise, and the latest bucket from Cinemark perfectly captures its likeness, offering fans an extra layer of fun when they head to the movies later this summer and serving as a hot item for collectors to keep an eye out for. However, the Xenomorph bucket won’t be the only variant available from Cinemark as, according to a previous report, the cinema chain will also be selling another bucketfeaturing the equally iconic Facehugger.
Whether other chains, such as Regal, will be releasing their own tie-in buckets for the movie remains a mystery for now. However, following the viral sensation of theDune: Part Twosandworm bucketsearlier this year, which led to endless memes due to its suspicious design, it seems that cinema chains are continuing to embrace the latest trend of tie-in popcorn buckets. The most notable one from AMC this summer is the popcorn bucket fromDeadpool & Wolverine, which is already raising plenty of eyebrows online due to its own hilarious design.
‘Alien: Romulus’ Brings the Classic Sci-Fi Horror Franchise Back to Its Roots
Plot details onAlien: Romulusare currently under wraps, but the film is setbetween the events of the first two filmsin the franchise and centers on a group of young space colonists who are given the task of scavenging a derelict space station. However, they end up getting more than they bargained for as they soon encounter the most terrifying life form in space.Fede Álvarez, who previously helmed horror hits likeEvil DeadandDon’t Breathe, directs the film, which he co-wrote withRodo Sayagues.Cailee Spaenystars in the movie alongsideDavid Jonsson,Archie Renaux,Isabela Merced,Spike Fearn, andAileen Wu.
Alien: Romuluslaunches into theaters on August 16. Check out the official sneak peek at the upcoming popcorn bucket above, and stay tuned to Collider for further updates.
