DC’s New Supergirl Lobo Popcorn “Bucket” Proves Size Does Matter

When you think of a popcorn bucket, you usually think of a large vessel to hold a substantial amount of popcorn. Given how expensive a lot of them are, a large quantity of popcorn is warranted. Now, DC is trying to change this perception with their Lobo popcorn “bucket” for the upcoming “Supergirl” movie. It only holds a sand shovel or partial scoop of popcorn, and fans aren’t having it.

DC Film News posted a look at the Lobo “bucket” which is more like a skimpy popcorn capsule.

New look at the Lobo Popcorn Bucket for ‘SUPERGIRL’. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/nbt5eBs0Nl

— DC Film News (@DCFilmNews) May 30, 2026

People aren’t impressed

“Not to be too critical, but that hardly qualifies for a “bucket”” – Ryans_Ramblings

pic.twitter.com/fnRZXDEhEY

— Frederick (@VonFrederickVI) May 31, 2026

“Someone didn’t understand the concept of ‘bucket’ when they designed this…🫩” – TheoryPhd

“Just market it as a candy dish for your M&M’s. It’s definitely not a popcorn bucket.” – holysmokes_84

yeah ill take 5 kernels with my oversized childs toy. pic.twitter.com/bGNpOU287x

— 🀄 (@despawnedpawn) June 1, 2026

“Is the bucket in the room with us?”- EpicEowyn

“So they’re now toys that you’re just dumping popcorn on top of?” – Mikebrown924

“Can that really be called a bucket? The free paper cups hold more popcorn.”- emonkey79

Size does matter. 

This is the latest controversy for the “Supergirl” film, facing poor box office predictions

“Supergirl” is only tracking for $45 to $65 million, which could put it around “The Marvels” ($47 million) opening.

Estimates put the break-even point for “Supergirl” at $425 million.

Recently, the star of “Supergirl,” Milly Alcock, came under fire for comments about “people feeling ownership for women’s bodies” (which by default means men) and then further alienating the male-dominated audience by saying,

“I guess women know that this is just how it’s always been, unfortunately. And it’s from a lot of people whose profiles have no photo, who are burner accounts. Or someone’s name and then ‘Dad of four, Christian,’ which is hilarious to me. But I mean, whose opinion do you really care about? If you’re pissing the right kind of people off, you’re doing OK.”

This has not gone over well with potential viewers, including reviewer Grace Randolph, who feels the actress should have stopped talking.

“I couldn’t believe this. If I were a publicist, I’d be like, ‘Stop talking for the love of God,” Randolph said.

Unfortunately, this may have pushed some potential viewers further away.

Now the Lobo popcorn “bucket” backlash.

Supergirl’s biggest villain might be all the controversies around it. We will find out when the film releases on June 26, 2026.

Lobo on the bike still looks cool, though.

What do you think? Comment and let us know!