The 'Scary Movie 6' popcorn bucket real? Now there's a new one

The Scary Movie 6 popcorn bucket question dominates as a new promotional bucket arrives amid a marketing push. On May 22, the Wayans Brothers and the film’s marketing team united to celebrate the franchise’s return with a special buckets concept that initially circulated as a supposed bong filled with popcorn. The official Scary Movie Instagram released a video and promotional images, fueling speculation that the bong bucket was a stunt, while a second bucket surfaced that nods to 1990s brick-style cellphones. This newer bucket features glow-in-the-dark buttons, an antenna, and a giant red 'WAZZUP!' on the side, framed by the Scary Movie logo. At present, there is no confirmation of authenticity or availability, and fans may need to visit a theater to see what’s actually offered. Trailers hint at parodies of films like The Substance, Terrifier 3, Sinners, and Smile, with June 5 as the film’s anticipated release date and cross-promotional ties to Miramax and Paramount. The episode underscores how studios blend nostalgia with promotional gimmicks to drive chatter around Scary Movie 6.