It’s become a common spectacle at major movie premieres these days: elaborate, limited-edition popcorn containers are often released, drawing collectors to cinemas. The upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie is no exception, and many have already seen the viral sensation featuring a Yoshi egg that opens to reveal popcorn.
However, there’s more to the film’s popcorn container lineup than just the Yoshi egg, including a world record holder. Not for its size or grandeur, but for being the absolute smallest. For those who have caught the Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailers, you’ll know that Bowser has been shrunk to a more ‘hamster-sized’ scale in this installment. In a fitting tribute, Universal Products & Experiences has crafted a minuscule cauldron that, according to the Guinness World Records, has been officially recognized as the ‘smallest functional popcorn container ever recorded.’
Measuring a mere 6.6 centimeters (approximately 2.6 inches) in width, it holds practically no popcorn. If you’re hoping to get your hands on this tiny collectible—which is sure to become a highly sought-after item on resale markets—you’ll need to visit AMC cinemas across the United States.
In a joint statement, Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal Products & Experiences remarked, “The miniature cauldron exemplifies the growing role of in-theater collectibles in creating immersive cinematic experiences, offering audiences a unique way to celebrate the worlds and characters they love long after the credits roll.”
This unique item adds another layer to the collectible frenzy surrounding movie releases, inviting fans to own a piece of the Super Mario Galaxy universe.