Celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026 with a fun and budget-friendly movie theater deal! On January 18 and January 19, Cinemark is hosting its popular Bring Your Own Bucket (BYOBucket) event. Guests can bring any container—yes, literally any bucket—and have it filled with regular popcorn or kettle corn (available at select locations) for just $5. You can get creative and bring items like themed buckets, large containers, or even a Lowe’s 5-gallon blue bucket. As a bonus, anyone who brings in a Lowe’s bucket will receive a FREE medium popcorn with the purchase of any medium fountain drink. This limited-time popcorn promotion is perfect for families, movie lovers, and anyone looking to score a fun food deal at the theater.

National Popcorn Day BYOBucket Details

Dates: January 18–19, 2026

Price: $5 per fill

Popcorn options: Regular popcorn or kettle corn (select locations)

Bucket rules: Any container qualifies — it doesn’t need to be a real popcorn bucket

Bonus deal: Bring a Lowe’s 5-gallon bucket

Buy any medium fountain drink Get one FREE medium popcorn

Important Notes

– Kettle corn availability varies by location

– One fill per container

– Participating locations only

– Offers cannot be combined unless stated by the theater

– Sizes and policies may vary by Cinemark location

This Bring Your Own Bucket popcorn deal is one of the most popular movie theater promotions of the year, so expect locations to be busy—arriving early is recommended!