# Sci-Fi Series Snack Products Doritos and Stranger Things Partnered for Two Snacks By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-09-16 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-and-stranger-things References: [allrecipes](https://www.allrecipes.com/new-doritos-x-stranger-things-flavor-11807647) & [doritos](https://www.doritos.com)  [Doritos and](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-season-4) [Stranger Things](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-and-stranger-things) have announced a new partnership that will offer fans of the sci-fi series with a couple snack options to try out this fall. The products come in two varieties including the Doritos Collisions, which boasts the all-new Stranger Pizza flavor alongside [Cool Ranch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-collisions-tangy-pickle-and-cool-ranch) to give them a balanced taste. The Doritos Minis will also be receiving a Stranger Things update in the form of the Spicy Sweet Chili flavor and packaging that glows in the dark to give it a spooky appearance. The Doritos and Stranger Things snack products are arriving now at participating retailers in the US where shoppers can find them in a few size options, but only for a limited time. Image Credit: Allrecipes / Doritos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.0/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 50% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Branded Food Products:** Collaborations between popular entertainment franchises and food brands create immersive, themed snack experiences that appeal to both fans and food enthusiasts. - **Limited-edition Snack Releases:** Time-bound snack offerings generate urgency and excitement among consumers, driving prompt purchase decisions and potential collectibility. - **Glow-in-the-dark Packaging:** Innovative packaging that leverages visual effects like glow-in-the-dark features enhances the consumer's interaction with the product and builds memorable brand experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry sees growth opportunities in integrating pop culture elements to attract niche market segments and create buzzworthy products. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Leveraging beloved sci-fi series and integrating with food brands expands the realm of entertainment merchandising beyond traditional collectibles. - **Packaging Design:** Advancements in packaging design, such as incorporating interactive or sensory elements, are driving new ways to captivate and engage consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multidimensional Fan Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-season-4.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Pizza Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totinos-spicy-pizza-rolls.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-and-stranger-things.md) - [Ghoulish Black Snack Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-garlic-dip.md) - [Nostalgic Series-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-x-stranger-things.md) - [Streaming Series Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsico-and-netflix.md) - [80s-Style Sci-Fi Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfer-boy-pizzas.md) - [Sci-Fi Arcade Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-cookie-x-stranger-things.md) - [Themed Sci-Fi Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palermo-villa-stranger-things-pizza.md)