Nicole Kidman once wisely said that we go to the movies “to laugh, to cry, to worry.” But if recent blockbuster releases are any indication, we're reaching for the themed popcorn buckets too.

The worm-shaped vessel designed for the dune The sequel spread the internet with a flood of raunchy memes. The team behind it Deadpool and Wolverine tried to imitate the same joke with their loud popcorn bucket (with less success). Whenever a movie opens, you can expect to find a commemorative popcorn bucket with lots of bells and whistles.

The latest limited-edition popcorn bucket has just been announced — and it might be the most elaborate yet. In honor of Gladiator IIpremiering November 22nd, Cinemark is offering a limited edition themed popcorn bucket.

This gold-colored vessel is designed in the style of the Colosseum and features Roman columns and arches. But that's not all; There is an innovative feature that makes it an important collector's item.

The “AR” in “AR-ena” stands for augmented reality. Each popcorn bucket features a QR code that activates an AR gladiator battle inside. So if you want to relive Paul Mescal's captivating performance, you can watch it again and again from your popcorn bucket.

@DiscussingFilm posted about the popcorn bucket today and users quickly took over the comments section. “These buckets are getting out of hand but this one is really cool AF,” one user wrote.

Another added: “Not as fun as the dune bucket but I'll try it anyway.”

Cinemark hasn't released The Bucket online or in theaters yet, nor have they revealed how much it will cost. Commemorative popcorn buckets typically cost $25 to $40 — but with the addition of AR technology, the price for this bucket could be even higher.

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