PLANO, Texas — Cinemark is rolling out the red carpet for popcorn lovers on National Popcorn Day, January 19, with the debut of its first-ever “Bring Your Own Bucket” (BYOBucket) celebration. The popular movie theater chain is inviting patrons to bring their favorite containers and enjoy $5 fills of freshly popped, buttery popcorn.
This special promotion is part of a larger celebration that includes $5 XL popcorn at all Cinemark locations, a social media sweepstakes, and a discount on gift cards for the ultimate movie experience.
“National Popcorn Day is one of the most fun days of the year for Cinemark and popcorn enthusiasts everywhere,” said David Haywood, Cinemark’s Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage. “This year, we’re excited to elevate the celebration with our first-ever ‘Bring Your Own Bucket’ event, allowing moviegoers to show off their favorite popcorn vessels while enjoying a classic theater snack during a great movie.”
On Sunday, January 19, Cinemark invites all popcorn fans to bring their own clean containers — whether it’s a collectible movie bucket, a family heirloom snack bowl, or a unique DIY creation — to their local theater for a $5 popcorn refill. The only requirement is that the container must be clean and not exceed 400 ounces. Even without a container from home, patrons can enjoy the $5 XL popcorn offer at all Cinemark theaters.
For those looking to purchase a special bucket, Cinemark offers a variety of collectible options at shop.cinemark.com, featuring themes from recent blockbuster releases. Fans are also encouraged to show off their buckets by tagging @Cinemark on social media.
In addition to the bucket celebration, Cinemark is offering more opportunities for movie lovers to join the fun. On January 19, those who follow Cinemark on Instagram and tag three friends in the comments of the National Popcorn Day sweepstakes post will be entered to win a free large popcorn. Additionally, customers can enjoy 10% off all online gift card purchases, making it easy to stock up for the exciting films coming to theaters in 2025, including Captain America: Brave New World (Feb. 14), Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning (May 23), and Jurassic World: Rebirth (July 2).
Whether it’s a classic film or a highly anticipated new release, Cinemark is ensuring National Popcorn Day is a celebration moviegoers won’t forget.
