On National Popcorn Day, we look back at how they became a movie theater staple Sunday, January 19, is national popcorn day. A century ago, the ultimate movie snack was actually banned from theaters.

How to Recreate Movie Theater Popcorn at Home. To make popcorn that tastes as if it came from the theater, use a Whirley Pop—a stovetop popcorn maker with a hand-crank mechanism that stirs ...

Dubbed the “Gladiator II Popcorn AR-ena Bucket,” the Cinemark exclusive is being sold (sans popcorn) for $22.99. Comparable buckets typically cost $24.99 to $30 or more, depending on the theater.

At the movie theater, popcorn has never been more popular — thanks to the container it comes in. 2024’s hottest-ticket item at concession stands is the collectible popcorn bucket.

The prices differ from location to location, of course, but popcorn sales overall generate nearly 40% of all movie theater profits. “It's our largest source of revenue, actually,” says Bagby Ford.