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Scary Movie Teases Bong-Shaped Popcorn Buckets

Director Michael Tiddes confirmed on Instagram that the glass, waterpipe-style props are real, with distributors not yet saying whether theaters will sell them ahead of the June 5 release.

Overview

  • Official Scary Movie social accounts this week posted a short teaser video that showed clear, globe-bottomed, waterpipe-style vessels labeled as popcorn buckets in multiple sizes.
  • Director Michael Tiddes replied on Instagram to fan questions by writing that the items are real, a confirmation reported across outlets.
  • Reports and commentators note there is no public plan yet for concession-stand sales, and some outlets say theaters may be unlikely to carry glass, bong-like containers so online or specialty sales are possible.
  • Fans on social media reacted with a mix of amusement and skepticism, praising the clever marketing while questioning the product’s practicality and authenticity.
  • The stunt follows the franchise’s history of provocative promotions and taps a recent film-marketing trend of novelty popcorn buckets intended to generate viral attention before the June 5 theatrical debut.