The Back to the Future DeLorean light-up popcorn bucket, the collectible that broke the internet twice, is available again as of April 2026, this time on the Fandango Store. If you missed it at AMC Theatres when it sold out on opening day, or when it briefly appeared in the AMC online shop, this is your best shot at owning one.
What Is the Back to the Future DeLorean Popcorn Bucket?
This is the light-up Time Machine popcorn bucket modeled after Doc Brown’s iconic DMC-12. It holds 40 oz. of popcorn and features light-up elements that make it one of the most display-worthy collectibles to come out of the theater popcorn bucket boom. The design is specifically the Back to the Future II DeLorean you can tell by the Mr. Fusion unit on the back of the car (added for the closing scene of the original film but iconic to the sequel) and the barcode license plate with the numbers 11 3 6 113 9 66 and “2015” above the barcode, a direct reference to the year Marty and Doc travel to in the second film.
The bucket was manufactured by Snapco, the same novelty manufacturer behind the M3GAN 2.0, Superman, and Jurassic Park AMC popcorn buckets. This is not a mass-produced piece — it was a limited-edition exclusive tied to the Back to the Future 40th Anniversary.
Where to Buy the DeLorean Popcorn Bucket
The bucket is currently listed on the Fandango Store. You can find it directly at store.fandango.com/products/back-to-the-future-delorean-popcorn-bucket.
This is a new retailer for this item. The original theatrical release was at AMC Theatres starting October 26, 2025, where it sold out fast at the $49.99 in-theatre price. It later briefly appeared on the AMC Shop online. That window closed quickly, too. Fantasy Land News covered the AMC online launch in November 2025 and confirmed the sell-out speed firsthand. The Fandango Store listing is a separate restock opportunity — act accordingly.
How Much Does It Cost?
The DeLorean popcorn bucket is priced at $49.99 on the Fandango Store, consistent with what AMC Theatres charges in-theatre and online. Shipping costs will apply at checkout. Given the previous sell-out history at this price point, there is no reason to expect this listing to last long.
The History Behind This Bucket
This particular DeLorean design has a longer history than most people realize. It was originally released at Cinemex for the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future in October 2024 — making the AMC version a North American debut for U.S. fans. When images first surfaced in the summer of 2025, Fantasy Land News investigated whether the DeLorean popcorn bucket was real, confirmed it through a DeloreanTECH unboxing at San Diego Comic-Con, and tracked it all the way through its theatrical debut at AMC 24 at Disney Springs on October 26, 2025.
The story of this bucket is also part of a bigger trend. In 2022, movie theaters made zero dollars from popcorn bucket sales. By 2023, the category had generated $54 million in profit across the industry. The DeLorean bucket is one of the items that drove that conversation — a limited collectible that functioned as both a fan purchase and a pop culture moment. The fact that it keeps resurfacing at new retailers confirms there is sustained demand that the original theatrical run could not fully satisfy.
Editorially, this is one of the best popcorn bucket designs released in the modern era of theater collectibles. The light-up feature is genuinely impressive, the BTTF II specificity in the design shows real care, and the 40 oz. The capacity makes it functional rather than just decorative. At $49.99 it is not cheap, but it is priced correctly for what it is.
Should You Buy It?
If you have been waiting for a second chance, this is it. The Fandango Store listing is the broadest online availability this item has had since its original release. There is no indication of how much stock is available, and given that previous windows sold out within days, waiting is a gamble. For collectors tracking the movie theater popcorn bucket space, this one belongs in the collection.
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Great Scott! The Viral Back to the Future DeLorean Popcorn Bucket Is Back on the Fandango Store
