{"id":350765,"date":"2026-07-24T03:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T03:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/350765\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T03:42:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T03:42:36","slug":"first-ever-harry-potter-broom-popcorn-bucket-and-hogwarts-express-collectible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/350765\/","title":{"rendered":"First-ever Harry Potter broom popcorn bucket and Hogwarts Express collectible"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Harry Potter fans have plenty to look forward to over the coming months. Ahead of all eight films returning to theaters for the franchise\u2019s 25th anniversary, a new Hogwarts Express collectible has made an early appearance at San Diego Comic-Con.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Hogwarts Express popcorn bucket Harry Potter movies back in theaters\" class=\"wp-image-376073 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hogwarts-Express-popcorn-bucket-Harry-Potter-movies-back-in-theaters-1200x675.png\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p>The detailed collectible recreates the iconic red locomotive that carries Hogwarts students from Platform 9\u00be to the Wizarding World, complete with gold accents and the engine\u2019s recognizable silhouette. AMC has not yet announced pricing or an exact on-sale date. And it is unclear if the Hogwarts Express item will contain popcorn.<\/p>\n<p>Eagle-eyed fans at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">San Diego Comic-Con<\/a> may also notice what appears to be a broom displayed behind the Hogwarts Express bucket. While AMC has not announced any additional Harry Potter collectibles, the visible seam near the broom\u2019s bristles has prompted speculation that it could be another concession item. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"Hogwarts Express Popcorn Bucket and broom at San Diego Comic Con\" class=\"wp-image-376074 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hogwarts-express-popcorn-phillip-hernandez.jpg\"  data-\/>Hogwarts Express Popcorn Bucket and broom at San Diego Comic Con.<br \/>Photo by Phillip Hernandez<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps it is a beverage container like the <a href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/he-man-popcorn-bucket-cinemark-grayskull-reveal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">massive He-Man sword<\/a> that appeared in theaters earlier this summer.<\/p>\n<p>It turns out that it is a popcorn bucket! Steven Weintraub posted on X with a video of the two items. And at the end of the video, you will see a traditional popcorn bucket with Harry Potter graphics, including each of the Hogsmeade houses. Plus, there is a Gryffindor cup with robe, fabric scarf and striped straw. <\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Check out the new <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/harrypotter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@harrypotter<\/a> popcorn bucket coming to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AMCTheatres?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@AMCTheatres<\/a> in August. On display at <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Comic_Con?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@Comic_Con<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter in theaters. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re at SDCC and collect popcorn buckets, their booth has tons of sold out items for sale and new\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lPFdoPTkK7\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/lPFdoPTkK7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/colliderfrosty\/status\/2080101402953892207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">July 23, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>The collectibles arrive as Warner Bros. celebrates the 25th anniversary of \u201cHarry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone.\u201d All eight <a href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/harry-potter-movie-theaters-2026-sorcerers-stone-25th-anniversary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Harry Potter films will return<\/a> to theaters from Aug. 27 through Sept. 3, with participating chains including AMC, Regal and Cinemark. Tickets go on sale July 31.<\/p>\n<p>The popcorn bucket is also part of a larger resurgence for the Wizarding World. In addition to the theatrical re-release, Gaylord Texan Resort will debut an all-new <a href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/harry-potter-home-alone-nightmare-before-christmas-new-ice-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u201cHarry Potter\u201d ICE! experience<\/a> during this year\u2019s holiday season, marking the first time the beloved holiday attraction has been themed to the Wizarding World and giving fans another way to celebrate the franchise beyond the movie theater.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-946262836f48122718af0515893ec5d0\">More Attractions Magazine stories<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Follow us:<\/p>\n<p>No matter where you want to go, our trusted partner MEI-Travel will handle the planning so you can focus on the memories. 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