The Wayans Brothers and other original “Scary Movie” cast members are returning to the big screen for a new horror-comedy flick.
The sixth installment in the “Scary Movie” film franchise will debut in theaters nationwide in June.
To celebrate the new film, the official Instagram for “Scary Movie” released a video and promotional images of a special paraphernalia-shaped popcorn bucket on May 21. But are the popcorn buckets real or is it just a gag?
Here’s what to know about the “Scary Movie” popcorn buckets.
What to know about the ‘Scary Movie’ popcorn buckets
The official “Scary Movie” Instagram account posted images and a video on May 21 of a “popcorn bucket,” resembling a clear bong filled to the brim with popcorn, per the Arizona Republic.
However, it is unclear whether the popcorn buckets are real or if it’s just a marketing tactic, the site adds. As of Friday, May 22, there are no “Scary Movie” popcorn buckets available for purchase on AMC, Regal or Cinemark websites.
When does ‘Scary Movie’ come out?
“Scary Movie” will be released in theaters nationwide on Friday, June 5.
‘Scary Movie’ 2026 run time
The run time for “Scary Movie” is one hour and 35 minutes, per IMDb.
What is ‘Scary Movie’ about?
According to USA TODAY, the upcoming “Scary Movie” tackles political correctness and woke culture while parodying popular horror films such as “Friday the 13th,” “M3GAN,” “Scream,” “Terrifier,” and “Smile” and the Oscar-winning Ryan Coogler film “Sinners.”
‘Scary Movie’ 2026 cast
The film features multiple franchise veterans and new actors, including:
‘Scary Movie’ trailer
Contributing: Meredith G. White, Arizona Republic.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: ‘Scary Movie’ teases bong-shaped popcorn bucket. But is it real?
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