The New Resident Evil Movie Popcorn Bucket Is Shaped Like an Organ Transplant Bag
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Major theater chains have revealed a Resident Evil movie popcorn bucket designed to look like a biohazard organ transplant bag, coinciding with strong early box office tracking for Zach Cregger's upcoming adaptation.
Movie theater popcorn buckets have officially evolved past simple plastic tubs into full marketing spectacles, and the latest release for director Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil adaptation takes things in a wonderfully morbid direction. Major exhibitors AMC Theaters and Regal Cinemas recently revealed that the film's official concession collectible is a literal organ transplant bag filled with fake blood and biohazard details. It is a clever nod to the grim survival horror roots of the franchise, and it has already taken over social media feeds as fans rush to secure tickets for opening weekend.
As reported by IGN South Africa, the promotional rollout arrives alongside strong early box office tracking that suggests Cregger's film is on pace for the biggest opening weekend in the entire history of the Resident Evil cinematic universe. Cregger, known for his work on Weapons and Barbarian, has been open about taking creative liberties with the source material, confirming that the movie will feature first-person perspective sequences and nods to the infamous Umbrella Corporation.
For gamers and horror fans alike, novelty movie merchandise has become a major collectible subculture, often commanding huge resale values online and driving massive engagement among streaming creators. Whether you are grabbing a ticket for the September 18 theatrical release or just watching creators react to the wild marketing online, the organ transplant bag is shaping up to be one of the most memorable theater tie-ins of the year.
Tags: Resident Evil, Movies, Gaming Culture, Horror
Original article: IGN South Africa