15 Forgotten ’90s Snacks Sold at Movie Theaters
Rewind to the ’90s and rediscover the unique snacks you used to munch on during movie nights at the theater.
- Chris Graciano
- 3 min read
Movie theaters in the 1990s weren’t just about popcorn and soda. They had a whole lineup of colorful snacks that defined the decade. These treats were a major part of the cinema experience. These 15 long-lost movie snacks may be gone, but they’re definitely not forgotten.
1. Butterfinger BB’s
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Tiny, poppable versions of the candy bar, Butterfinger BB’s melted fast — but tasted amazing. Bart Simpson endorsed them, making them instantly cool.
2. Nestlé Wonder Ball
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A chocolate shell filled with candy surprises, it felt like a treat within a treat. They were briefly banned due to safety concerns.
3. Reggie! Bar
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This is a caramel, peanut, and chocolate bar named after baseball star Reggie Jackson. It popped up in concession stands for a short time.
4. Starburst Hard Candy
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Different from the chewy version, these were crunchy with the same juicy flavor. They came in rolls and were easy to share — or hoard.
5. Planters Cheez Balls
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That bright blue can was impossible to miss. The puffs were super cheesy, dangerously addictive, and left fingers coated in neon dust.
6. Bonkers Candy
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These chewy squares had juicy centers that “exploded” with flavor. The commercials were wild, and the candy was even weirder.
7. Shark Bites Fruit Snacks
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Kids loved the soft, chewy texture and the surprise of the rare great white shark piece. Fruity, sweet, and packed in little bags — perfect for sneaking into your seat.
8. 3D Doritos
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Puffy, triangular chips that made regular Doritos seem boring. Crunchy and hollow, they were totally different and weirdly satisfying.
9. Gushers
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Fruit snacks that burst with syrupy goo when you bit them. They were messy but magical. Watching a movie while chewing a Gusher felt like a ’90s rite of passage.
10. Milk Duds in Jumbo Boxes
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They’re still around, but the jumbo theater boxes in the ’90s were practically bricks. Sticky, chewy, and perfect for making your teeth work overtime.
11. Warheads
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These face-twisting sour candies dared kids to survive the initial hit. You could hear people gasping during a quiet scene.
12. Keebler Pizzarias Chips
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These pizza-flavored chips were crunchy, bold, and packed with seasoning. They smelled like a pizzeria in your snack bag.
13. Reese’s Pieces Mini Cups
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Before Reese’s Minis were a thing, theaters had limited runs of tiny peanut butter cups. They were smaller, faster to eat, and more addictive than the originals.
14. Crispy M&M’s
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Crispy shells with a puffed rice center, offering crunch in every bite. They came out in the late ’90s and were a fresh twist on the classic.
15. Fruitopia Drinks
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More than just candy, this ’90s juice drink sometimes appeared at concession counters. Its vibrant flavors and psychedelic labels made it iconic.