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A screenshot of the "Deadpool & Wolverine" popcorn bucket shared by Ryan Reynolds. (Ryan Reynolds/YouTube)

The curious rise of novelty popcorn buckets

Even before the Dune: Part 2 popcorn bucket went viral this year, movie theaters have been trying all types of ways to lure customers back. There's reclining seats, expanded menu options and even more merchandise. Today on the show, we track the rise of the popcorn bucket and its afterlife on eBay.

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The marquee at The Grove theater in Los Angeles announces the opening of Barbie in July 2023.

Can movie theaters sustain the 'Barbie boost'?

by Elizabeth Blair

Going to the movies is hot again thanks to the so-called "Barbie boost." Barbie, Oppenheimer and other movies continue to rev up the summer box office. But can theaters sustain the momentum?