Zootopia 2 Popcorn Buckets Roll out Alongside Advance Ticket Sales
By Alexander Ross
The centerpiece of the promotional drop is a sculpted Judy Hopps police cruiser. Fabricated with functioning LED roof lights and working rubber wheels, the vehicle pops open along its roof canopy to reveal a 75-ounce cavity for theater popcorn. Rather than printing Judy's likeness onto standard tin, designers molded the rabbit officer sitting upright in the driver seat, wearing her ZPD uniform and badge.
Complementing the patrol vehicle is an exclusive Nick Wilde drink sipper modeled after the iconic elephant-paw jumbo pop seen in the original film. The red ice pop unscrews at the base to hold 24 ounces of cold beverage, complete with a flexible lanyard and Nick's smirking face sculpted into the clip. Concession operators also rolled out a secondary Judy Hopps bucket featuring a sculpted 3D bunny head with oversized upright ears that detach via hinge, doubling as a carrying handle for younger theater patrons.
Exhibitors learned clear lessons from the viral movie vessel frenzies of recent years. The build quality of these molded plastics leans heavily into toy-grade manufacturing, making them attractive as standalone display figures long after the theater floor sweepers clear the auditorium aisles.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
