It might surprise you, but despite the buttery taste and appearance, some movie theater popcorn is actually vegan. And there are a few reasons why.

How to Recreate Movie Theater Popcorn at Home. To make popcorn that tastes as if it came from the theater, use a Whirley Pop—a stovetop popcorn maker with a hand-crank mechanism that stirs ...

But there is a real reason why movie theater popcorn tastes so much better than the home-popped version, and it has to do with science, sneaky ingredients, and a little culinary magic.

3 ways to make your own popcorn The Stovetop Method . Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high. To test the temperature of the oil, add three or four ...

Blockbuster movie releases are increasingly being paired with expensive pieces of memorabilia: specialty popcorn buckets. But how much are fans willing to pay for these? Turns out, a lot.

At the movie theater, popcorn has never been more popular — thanks to the container it comes in. 2024’s hottest-ticket item at concession stands is the collectible popcorn bucket.

The prices differ from location to location, of course, but popcorn sales overall generate nearly 40% of all movie theater profits. “It's our largest source of revenue, actually,” says Bagby Ford.

How to Recreate Movie Theater Popcorn at Home. To make popcorn that tastes as if it came from the theater, use a Whirley Pop—a stovetop popcorn maker with a hand-crank mechanism that stirs ...