Popcorn and movies are one of life's best pairings, and now Cinemark is recognizing the combination with a very special day. On January 19, 2025, all of the chain's movie theater locations will celebrate Cinemark's first Bring Your Own Bucket Day, which is exactly what it says on the tin. For just $5, moviegoers can bring a bucket of their choice, which will be filled with popcorn regardless of whether the customer has a movie ticket or not.

The logic seems sound, because if you're already at a concession stand with a big bucket of snacks in hand, it's easy to just give in to the temptation and pair it with a movie. Again, the concept also seems ripe for abuse. You're probably thinking right now: Why not roll up a giant trash can or a comically oversized inflatable kiddie pool and tell Cinemark to fill it up?

Unfortunately for the most discerning (and, let's face it, joke) consumers, Cinemark is out for your funny business. Domestic containers must be clean and their maximum size is 400 ounces—which, to be fair, is still a large bucket of popcorn, but not a hilarious one.

In recent years, popcorn buckets have been enjoying a big, extended moment in the spotlight. Sincerely unsettling Deadpool and Wolverine bucket. on "Nosferatu" sarcophagus bucket.wonderful and totally ridiculous popcorn buckets they've gone from new products to something that every self-respecting major motion picture is bound to include in their product line. Even "Terrifier 3" got one.

Knowing the cultural status that popcorn buckets currently enjoy, it will be really fascinating to see how Cinemark's Bring Your Own Bucket day plays out. While the size limit on makeshift baskets may dampen the enthusiasm of the "more is more" crowd, the 400-ounce limit still provides plenty of room for creativity. So even if you don't like popcorn yourself, it might be worth following the people who do when January 19th rolls around—just to see how many people are bringing carved doll heads and other novelty containers to their local theater.