Spring 2026 is bringing two separate waves of Star Wars popcorn buckets, and if you are planning to collect across both fronts, the dates and locations are spread across Disneyland Park starting April 28 and movie theaters nationwide starting May 21 for The Mandalorian and Grogu. This is the master list. Below is every confirmed item, where to get it, and when it lands.
At Disneyland Park: Available Now
If you are heading to Disneyland before the May the 4th wave arrives, the Tauntaun Bucket is already on sale at Kat Saka’s Kettle, the Popcorn Cart near Star Trader, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts. Oga’s Cantina is also carrying the Grinning Loth-cat with Souvenir Mug and the Yub Nub with Souvenir Endor Mug. The Yoda Stainless Steel Tumbler is available at Galactic Grill and at hotel locations, including The Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel and GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa.
At Disneyland Park: April 28 Drops
Three items land on April 28, all available at multiple Galaxy’s Edge locations with a two-per-person limit per transaction and no discounts.
The Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket features a beat-up droid design with light-up eyes. Find it at the Popcorn Cart near Star Trader, Galactic Grill via Mobile Order, Alien Pizza Planet, Kat Saka’s Kettle, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts.
The Bantha Sipper, first shown at Destination D23, features the shaggy horned creature design with built-in sound effects. It is available at the Milk Stand, Galactic Grill, Alien Pizza Planet, and Tomorrowland Fruit Cart.
Also on April 28: rechargeable Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks in a green Luke Skywalker version and a red Darth Vader version, sold inside sodas or slushies and rechargeable at home. Find them at Galactic Grill, Ronto Roasters, Milk Stand, and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. Additional locations during Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite include Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, and Stage Door Cafe.
The DJ R-3X Ceramic Mug, inspired by the droid DJ at Oga’s Cantina, is also part of the April 28 drop and is exclusive to Oga’s Cantina.
At Disneyland Park: May 4
The headline piece of the entire Disneyland run drops on May 4. Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket is modeled after the Khetanna from Return of the Jedi and includes light-up elements and hidden characters, including C-3PO, R2-D2, Jabba the Hutt, and Salacious Crumb. It is available at the same locations as the Protocol Droid Bucket, with a dedicated Mobile Order window at Galactic Grill on May 4, 5, and 6 via the Seasonal Novelty Release. Both buckets will also be sold at Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. Disney has confirmed that Walt Disney World dates for some of these items are still to come.
At Movie Theaters: The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 21 and 22)
The Mandalorian and Grogu open exclusively in theaters and IMAX on May 22, 2026, with Thursday preview screenings on May 21. Tickets are on sale now. The theater collectible lineup across all chains is one of the most ambitious that any Star Wars release has produced, and each major chain has exclusives. Here is the full breakdown.
AMC — Available May 21
AMC has five items split across two collections, all available May 21 while supplies last. The first collection includes a Cup with Mystery Topper and an AT-AT Walker Popcorn Vessel, a full sculptural container modeled after the Imperial walker. The second collection includes a Grogu Pram Popcorn Vessel, a Mando Helmet Popcorn Bucket, and a Blanket. No other chain is offering a wearable keepsake.
Cinemark — Available May 21 and 22
Cinemark has the deepest lineup of any chain. All six core items are Cinemark exclusives in North America and include a free same-day refill. The flagship piece is the Grogu Popcorn Container, a full-figure sculptural Grogu bucket unlike anything at any other theater. The drinkware lineup includes a 32oz Mandalorian Helmet Cup and a 20oz Grogu Tumbler. For popcorn, Cinemark has a 130oz Popcorn Tin and an LED AT-AT Popcorn Container with light-up elements. A 44oz Souvenir Cup with theatrical key art rounds out the range.
Cinemark’s Super Ticket ($30) covers a Thursday, May 21, preview screening at 6 PM local time and includes a Grogu pin, a collectible 44oz cup, and a medium popcorn, valid while supplies last at participating locations. A Fan Event on May 21 adds lobby photo ops, themed bar beverages, and a limited edition Mandalorian helmet pin from Pin USA. Cinemark is also carrying a Grogu Plush with Beskar Armor and a Collectible Combo with a randomly assigned character drink topper from a set of five figures.
Regal — Available May 22
Regal has three items, all arriving with popcorn included. The standout is the Clan of Two Bust Collectible Popcorn Container, a sculpted bust of Mando carrying Grogu with a music feature and a logo projector, included with a free large popcorn. The AT-AT Collectible Popcorn Container features sound effects and light-up turrets, also with a free large popcorn. The Mandalorian and Grogu Collectible Combo includes a popcorn tin, a cup, a randomly chosen character drink topper, and comes complete with popcorn and soda.
Marcus Theatres — Available Starting May 22
Marcus has four confirmed items at participating locations while supplies last, with no date announced beyond the May 22 opening. The Grogu Popcorn Bucket features Grogu peeking over the rim of a black bucket. A Large Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket uses the theatrical key art. On the drinkware side, Marcus has a Mandalorian Helmet Cup and an AT-AT Walker Popcorn Container, making it the third chain alongside AMC and Regal to offer an AT-AT vessel.
Quick-Reference Date Summary
Now through April 27 at Disneyland: Tauntaun Bucket, Loth-cat Mug, Yub Nub Mug, Yoda Tumbler. April 28 at Disneyland: Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket, Bantha Sipper, Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks, DJ R-3X Mug. May 4 at Disneyland: Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket. May 21 at theaters: AMC full lineup, Cinemark Super Ticket, and Fan Event items. May 22 at theaters: all AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus items available while supplies last.
Every Star Wars Popcorn Bucket in 2026: Parks and Theaters
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