No modern blockbuster is complete without its own popcorn bucket. This is a trend that has been happening for several years, but it has risen to viral levels. Dune: Part 2 They released something that looked like a sex toy. Since then, Popcorn Bucket Wars has taken audiences on all sorts of adventures, and this latest one comes from Ridley Scott. Gladiator II, We’re adding completely new elements.
Appearing only at Cinemark theaters, Gladiator II The Popcorn Bucket is more than just a popcorn bucket shaped like the Roman Colosseum at the heart of the franchise. There’s also an AR element, allowing you to see the actual battle taking place inside the Colosseum itself. I hope you don’t see it while you’re in the theater.
See a small example below. Gladiator II Social media accounts.
Finish your popcorn, scan the code, and let the game begin. Experience your own augmented reality gladiator fight. #Gladiator II Popcorn AR-ENA Bucket. Get it at @Cinemark Opening this weekend, get your tickets today. pic.twitter.com/qINBIfJhg2
— Gladiator Movie (@GladiatorMovie) October 22, 2024
So the idea here is that you order Gladiator II Finish eating the popcorn in the popcorn bucket and scan the AR code to watch the battle after the movie. I have to admit this is not a bad idea. It promotes phone use with things you can only buy in theaters, which isn’t great, but the idea of extending the story outside of the theater is a good one. Plus, when it comes to actual popcorn containers, the Colosseum is one of the best-shaped buckets ever. Plus, it’s decidedly asexual, which can’t be said about every popcorn bucket released this year.
But overall, what will the popcorn bucket wars look like in 2024? Dune: Part 2 and deadpool & wolverine, but also Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Terrifier 3, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, And so on, it gave people a new reason to go to the movies. Not only do you get a bigger screener and better sound, you also get a collectible item, which is a smart addition.
There is one thing that may stand out if Gladiator II is the subject. The other movies listed below were all science fiction, fantasy, and blockbuster movies. Gladiator II It certainly has the potential to be a huge hit, but it’s a drama aimed more at awards than anything else. Are there any spectators who came to see it? Gladiator II Are you curious about this popcorn bucket, or its AR evolution? Will they figure out what AR is? Seems like a strange combination of forward-thinking and safe sequels.
of Gladiator II Popcorn buckets will also be available soon. keep an eye on me on Cinemark social media. Gladiator II ‘ will be released in theaters on November 22nd.
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