Introduction to the Return of Boo Buckets
McDonald’s popular Boo Buckets are making their annual return, but this time with two new faces. The world’s largest hamburger chain, based in Chicago, announced the Happy Meal Boo Buckets will make their highly anticipated, "haunting" return on Oct. 21. "Just in time for spooky szn," the company wrote in a release.
The New Lineup of Boo Buckets
This year’s lineup will feature the classic faces of a ghost, pumpkin, and goblin, but two new additions – Cat and Zombie – will also join the crew. The buckets will only be available while supplies last. The chain acknowledged copycat buckets being released around this time of year, saying "imitation is the most BOO-tiful form of flattery," but noting "there’s only one OG Halloween bucket."
History of Boo Buckets
First introduced in 1986, the trick-or-treat pails, known as "Boo Buckets," were a Happy Meal staple of the spooky season for several years before they "vanished for a while." Following a prolonged absence, three iconic, throwback buckets returned for 2022. They also returned in 2023, with the same vintage designs — Monster, Skeleton, Mummy — plus a purple Vampire bucket, a nod to the "OG purple Boo Bucket."
Recent Nostalgic Releases by McDonald’s
The Boo Buckets are the latest blast of nostalgia being released by the fast food chain. On Sept. 29, McDonald’s announced its Monopoly game is returning to the U.S. after a 10-year hiatus. Starting Oct. 6 for a limited time, customers across the country can rediscover the “thrill of the peel” with new digital game pieces in addition to the classic ones.
Visuals of the Boo Buckets
Conclusion
The return of McDonald’s Boo Buckets, especially with the introduction of new faces, is expected to excite both old and new fans of the Happy Meal tradition. As a symbol of Halloween nostalgia, these buckets are not just a meal container but a collectible item for many. With their limited availability, fans are encouraged to get theirs before they’re gone.
FAQs
- Q: When will the Boo Buckets be available?
- A: The Boo Buckets will be available starting October 21, 2025.
- Q: What are the new faces introduced in the 2025 lineup?
- A: The two new additions are Cat and Zombie.
- Q: Are the Boo Buckets available for a limited time?
- A: Yes, the buckets will only be available while supplies last.
- Q: What other nostalgic items has McDonald’s recently announced?
- A: McDonald’s has also announced the return of its Monopoly game in the U.S. after a 10-year hiatus.
