Which US restaurant chains put movie tie-in on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
MenuLaunches has tracked 20 movie tie-in menu launches across 4 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are Jack in the Box, Cold Stone Creamery, Wetzel's Pretzels, Dunkin'.
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunkin' | Doomsday & Avenging MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats | October 6, 2026 |
| 2 | Dunkin' | Avenging Donut | October 6, 2026 |
| 3 | Dunkin' | Doomsday Donut | October 6, 2026 |
| 4 | Dunkin' | Doom Cloud Latte | October 6, 2026 |
| 5 | Dunkin' | Doom's Orders Energy | October 6, 2026 |
| 6 | Dunkin' | Optic Blast Lemonade | October 6, 2026 |
| 7 | Dunkin' | Wakandan Daydream Refresher | October 6, 2026 |
| 8 | Dunkin' | Clobbered Cloud Latte | October 6, 2026 |
| 9 | Dunkin' | Iced Captain'ccino | October 6, 2026 |
| 10 | Dunkin' | Brownie Batter Donut | October 6, 2026 |
A combo box with Popcorn Chicken, two Mozzarella Sticks, two tacos, seasoned curly fries, and a drink, served in Avengers: Doomsday packaging with three dipping sauces including a new mystery Assemble Sauce and returning Mutant Marinara, plus a collectible magnet.
A new mystery dipping sauce included in the Doomsday Dipping Box, themed to the Avengers: Doomsday film.
Blue Cotton Candy Ice Cream folded with Oreo cookies, red and blue confetti sprinkles, and whipped topping.
A new blue-colored cotton candy flavored ice cream introduced as part of the Cat in the Hat themed menu.
A beefy burger inspired by the fictional Krusty Burger from The Simpsons, available in single, double, and triple-patty forms with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Spooky Simpsons Sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun.
A frozen drink layering Cherry Boba with Frozen Lemonade and Blue Raspberry Granita, launched in partnership with the animated film The Cat in the Hat.
Cold Stone's Cotton Candy Ice Cream mixed with Oreo cookies and confetti sprinkles, topped with whipped topping, served in a regular cup or a special confetti waffle cone or bowl.
A cake layered with moist Red Velvet Cake and Cotton Candy Ice Cream with The Cat's Confetti Sprinkles, wrapped in fluffy White Frosting featuring The Cat in the Hat.
A festive waffle bowl inspired by The Cat in the Hat, used to serve ice cream Creations.
A festive waffle cone inspired by The Cat in the Hat, used to serve ice cream Creations.
The fan-favorite Brownie Batter Donut returns with chocolate icing and green and chocolate sprinkles, as part of a Marvel Avengers: Doomsday collaboration.
Espresso, caramel flavor and coffee milk, lightly blended and served over ice, part of a Marvel Avengers: Doomsday collaboration.
Espresso, whole milk and toasted white chocolate flavor topped with Cookie Butter Cold Foam and crumbles, part of a Marvel Avengers: Doomsday collaboration.
A refresher made with Berry Clementine Refresher, raspberry flavor, oat milk, and Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam, part of the Avengers: Doomsday collaboration.
Sweet-tart lemonade charged with blue raspberry flavor, part of a Marvel Avengers: Doomsday collaboration.
An energy drink made with Green Apple Dunkin’ Zero, sparkling water, and Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam, part of the Avengers: Doomsday collaboration.
Espresso, whole milk, mocha swirl and vanilla flavors topped with Sweet Cold Foam and cocoa powder, part of a Marvel Avengers: Doomsday collaboration.
The returning Brownie Batter Donut rebranded as the Doomsday Donut, topped with chocolate icing and green and chocolate sprinkles.
A donut filled with cotton candy and topped with vanilla-flavored icing and red, yellow, and blue sprinkles representing the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four.
Glazed Chocolate and Buttermilk MUNCHKINS donut hole treats given villain- and hero-inspired treatments, part of a Marvel Avengers: Doomsday collaboration.