New 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Movie Popcorn Buckets Revealed

Wilmington, NC theater where first 'Star Wars' was shown now a healthcare facility

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:13pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring jagged, geometric shapes in shades of blue, green, and silver, conceptually representing the iconic Star Wars characters The Mandalorian and Grogu.New collectible popcorn buckets featuring the beloved Star Wars characters The Mandalorian and Grogu will soon be available at theaters.Wilmington Today

Disney has unveiled new popcorn buckets featuring the popular characters The Mandalorian and Grogu from the hit Star Wars series. The buckets will be available at theaters when the upcoming film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is released. The building that housed the Wilmington, North Carolina theater where the original Star Wars film was first shown in the 1970s and 1980s is now a healthcare facility.

Why it matters

The new popcorn buckets are highly anticipated by Star Wars fans and collectors, as they feature two of the most beloved characters from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. The Wilmington theater's history as the original venue for the first Star Wars film screening adds nostalgic significance.

The details

Disney has unveiled a new line of collectible popcorn buckets featuring the characters The Mandalorian and Grogu from the hit Star Wars series. The buckets will be available for purchase at theaters when the upcoming film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is released. Meanwhile, the building that housed the Wilmington, North Carolina theater where the original Star Wars film was first shown in the 1970s and 1980s is now a healthcare facility, preserving a piece of Star Wars history.

  • The original Star Wars film was first shown at the Wilmington, NC theater in the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Disney's new popcorn buckets featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu will be available when 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' film is released.

The players

Disney

The entertainment conglomerate that owns the Star Wars franchise and is releasing the new 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' film.

The Mandalorian

A popular character from the Disney+ Star Wars series of the same name.

Grogu

Also known as 'Baby Yoda', a beloved character from the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian.

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The takeaway

The new popcorn buckets featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu will be a must-have item for Star Wars fans, while the Wilmington theater's history as the original venue for the first Star Wars film screening adds an extra layer of nostalgia and significance.