Content-Inspired QSR Meals

McDonald's As Featured In Meal Takes After Meals in Movies and More

The McDonald's As Featured In Meal is a co-branded offering from the QSR brand that puts some of the meals feature prominently in movies, TV shows and songs in the spotlight. The debut offering of the meal boasts a Loki-branded Sweet 'N Sour Sauce as an homage to the upcoming season 2 of the namesake series. The meal will arrive August 14, 2023 for fans to pick up and is being touted as the biggest global meal that the brand has created to date with availability in more than 100 countries for a limited time only.

The McDonald's As Featured In Meal is being offered while supplies last with patrons able to pick it up in-restaurant, at the drive-thru or on the app.

Image Credit: McDonald’s

Branded Co-branding
Opportunity for fast food brands to collaborate with popular movies and TV shows to create co-branded meals.
Celebrity Meal Crossovers
Celebrity-endorsed meals that are inspired by movies, TV shows, or songs, creating a unique dining experience.
Global Limited Edition Offerings
Limited time meals available in multiple countries, creating a sense of exclusivity and global appeal.

Who This Affects Most

Fast Food
Fast food chains can explore partnerships with entertainment industry to create co-branded meals that attract customers.
Film and Television
Movie and TV production companies can collaborate with QSR brands to create promotional meals inspired by their content.
Music
Music artists and record labels can team up with fast food chains to create special meals that resonate with fans of their songs.
SCORE
1.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 11%
Activity 20%
Freshness 20%

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