McDonald’s ‘Collector’s Meal’ Cups: Release Date, How to Buy & All Options

August 8, 2024

McDonald’s recently announced its ‘Collector’s Meal’ cups and when it will hit their restaurants. These McDonald’s collector’s meal cups are themed after pop-culture figures like Shrek, Minions, and Hello Kitty. As such, fans and loyalists are wondering when exactly these new cups will hit outlets. Moreover, they are curious about how to get their hands on the Collector’s Meal cups, and want to know all the variants that will be released.

Here is everything we know on the release date of the new Collector’s Meal cups, how one can purchase them, and all the available variants of the cups that will be released.

When will McDonald’s launch the new ‘Collector’s Meal’ cups?

The new Collector’s Meal cups will be launched by on August 13, 2024.

As per McDonald’s official website, these cups are expected to be released in more than 30 countries. They are made out of embossed glass and tritan plastic. The Collectors’ Meal cups are themed after iconic pop culture characters and franchises like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Shrek, Minions, Jurassic Park, and Hello Kitty. Furthermore, some are themed after notable McDonald’s mascots, Coca-Cola polar bears, and Beanie Babies.

How to buy McDonald’s ‘Collector’s Meal’ cups?

You can buy the McDonald’s ‘Collector’s Meal’ cups via restaurants or the McDonald’s application, once it launches.

The Collector’s Meal will be available for purchase throughout the entire day. During breakfast hours, the Collector’s Meal will include one Collector’s Meal plastic cup along with a sausage and egg McMuffin, hash brown, and hot coffee.

For the rest of the day, during lunch and dinner times, the Collector’s Meal will include the plastic cup along with 10-piece McNuggets or a Big Mac with fries and a soft drink.

However, please note that the Collector’s Meal is only for a limited time. In addition, as per the official McDonald’s site, cup availability will vary depending on the market it is purchased from.

All variants of McDonald’s ‘Collector’s Meal’ cups available to buy

The six variants of the ‘Collector’s Meal’ cups you can buy are:

Barbie and Hot Wheels Cup
Shrek, Jurassic Park, and Minions Cup
Hello Kitty and Peanuts Cup
Beanie Babies Cup
Coca-Cola Polar Bear Cup
McDonald’s Mascots Cup

According to Morgan Flatley, the Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of New Business Ventures at McDonald’s, the release of the cups is a commemoration of the fast-food chain’s “unforgettable designs” and “global collaborations” throughout time.