2026 has been a huge year for collectible popcorn buckets, with sculpted designs for blockbusters, horror hits and big anniversary re-releases. Here are our picks for the best movie popcorn buckets of the year so far.
1. Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Bucket
Made for the 25th anniversary re-release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the Hogwarts Express bucket is a sculpted steam engine that holds about 85 oz. It's the most impressive display piece of the year. Its sibling, the Broomstick Bucket, stands about 4 feet tall.
2. Star Trek Enterprise 60th Anniversary Bucket
Celebrating 60 years since Star Trek premiered in 1966, the Enterprise popcorn bucket turns the famous starship into a snack container. Fans can also pick up the Star Trek 60th Anniversary bucket (70 oz).
3. Lobo Bike Popcorn Bucket (Supergirl)
The bounty hunter's motorcycle from Supergirl becomes a 23 oz bucket. The Lobo Bike is compact, detailed and one of the most fun designs of the summer.
4. Insidious Popcorn Bucket
Horror fans got a treat with the Insidious Popcorn Bucket for Insidious: Out of the Further. It holds 104 oz and measures about 8.6" x 6.25" x 10".
5. Margarita Glass Popcorn Bucket (Practical Magic 2)
Inspired by the famous midnight margaritas, the Margarita Glass bucket holds approximately 105 oz and was made for Practical Magic 2. Pair it with the Practical Magic 2 Book Popcorn Tin.
6. Forgotten Island Boom Box Tin
The biggest capacity on our list: the Forgotten Island Boom Box Tin holds 160 oz and is styled like a retro boom box, made for DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island.
7. Digger Boot Popcorn Bucket
Made for Digger, the Digger Boot bucket is a 105 oz work boot in ABS plastic, one of the most unusual shapes of the year.
8. Whalefall Popcorn Bucket
For the survival thriller Whalefall, the Whalefall Popcorn Bucket rounds out a strong fall lineup.
How to choose
- For display: Hogwarts Express, Broomstick or Enterprise.
- For movie nights: big-capacity picks like the Boom Box Tin or Insidious bucket.
- For small spaces: the Lobo Bike.
Not sure what makes a bucket collectible? Start with our collectible popcorn bucket guide, then browse every design in our popcorn buckets collection.
