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$70 for a popcorn bucket? Movie theaters are seeing big business with blockbuster collectables
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jocelyn Fiset and David Lazarus , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on this phenomenon are available from the source, including AMC's estimated revenue of $100 million from collectable popcorn buckets this year alone.
Movie theaters are experiencing significant business from blockbuster collectables. A notable example is the high-priced popcorn bucket, with some costing as much as $70. AMC, the world's largest theater chain, is benefiting greatly from this trend.
The company estimates it will generate substantial revenue from its collectable popcorn buckets this year. Further details on this phenomenon are available from the source, including AMC's estimated revenue of $100 million from collectable popcorn buckets this year alone.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
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