Gladiator 2 is out next month, so it was only a matter of time before we caught a glimpse of a popcorn bucket that embodied all of the decadence that eventually led Rome to collapse. It’s a call back to the helmet Maximus Decimus Meridius wears in the first movie which will presumably have a cameo in the sequel.

Regal Cinemas has announced its Gladiator II campaign will include not only a popcorn bucket, but also a collectible cup; both of which will wear the helmet that Maximus Decimus Meridius himself wore in the past. As you can see in the announcement shared below from the company’s social media presence, it’s pretty awesome to look at:

Gladiator 2 is set to be released on November 22, 2024, and the popcorn bucket for it is out! Fans have quickly pointed out that the popcorn bucket for Gladiator 2, one of AMC's promotional products,

Okay, so AMC isn’t really releasing one of its infamous custom concession containers to commemorate DOOM’s high-concept, edible-inspired album… but you can pretend it is with the bucket for Gladiator 2, which fans have noted bears a distinctive resemblance to the rap supervillain’s trademark mask.

The Gladiator 2 popcorn bucket has arrived – and my first thought was, "Oh thank God, it's just a helmet." The popcorn bucket is shaped like the helmet/mask a fighter wears in the arena (specifically the one Maximus wears in the first film),