Nov 21, 2024 - Economy

"Glicked" deals include AR popcorn bucket and Starbucks cups

For the second time in as many years, two big-budget movies with major fanfare will premiere on the same date.

Flashback: 2023's summer double-feature phenomenon called "Barbenheimer" raked in $311 million at the box office in its opening weekend.

The big picture: Fandango's recent survey found 65% of moviegoers want to see both "Gladiator II" and "Wicked" in theaters.

Yes, but: Be prepared to watch quietly.

Here's how the world is commemorating "Glicked":

"Gladiator II"

🛡️ Airbnb bringing "Gladiator" to life

Booking a trip to Europe this spring? Airbnb is hosting a free "Gladiator" experience at the Colosseum in Rome.

How it works: Guests can request to book a three-hour experience occurring on May 7 and 8, 2025.

Participants will get to pick their own armor and train, eat and "fight" like ancient warriors.

🍿 AR popcorn bucket

Cinemark's latest popcorn bucket rewards you for getting to the bottom with a QR code that launches an augmented reality gladiator fight scene.

The fine print: The bucket is only available during opening weekend and is sold out online.

🥤 Specialty drinks and cups

Starbucks launched two drinks inspired by the "Wizard of Oz" spinoff.

Drinkware like cold cups and tumblers with magic wand straws are still being sold in stores.

🎄 The train station Christmas "tree"

An emerald "Wicked"-inspired sculpture stands at London's St. Pancras International train station.

By the numbers: It took 20 people and more than 4,000 hours to craft the 36-foot-tall installation.