# Comic-Themed QSR Burgers The Burger King Spider-Verse Whopper is Arriving Soon By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-05-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderverse-whopper References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/05/08/burger-king-unveils-new-spider-verse-whopper-and-new-spider-verse-sundae/) & [burgerking](https://www.burgerking.com)  The Burger King Spider-Verse Whopper is an upcoming menu item for avid fans of the [comic film franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-sentai-burger) to try out on their next visit to a participating location to get ready for the latest movie. The burger features the [signature Whopper recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-bacon-whopper), but features a red bun covered in black sesame seeds as an homage to Spider-Man himself. The burger can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a combo and has been announced alongside the Spider-Verse Sundae. The frozen treat starts off with [vanilla soft serve ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-strawberry-drink) topped with red and black chocolate popping candies for a sweet, textural touch. The Burger King Spider-Verse Whopper and the Spider-Verse Sundae will be available May 15 through June 12, 2023. Image Credit: Burger King ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop Culture-themed QSR Menu Items:** QSRs can create limited edition menu items inspired by popular movies, TV shows, or other cultural phenomena to attract fans and boost sales. - **Limited Edition Menu Items:** QSRs can introduce limited time menu items to create buzz and urgency among customers to try them out before they are gone. - **Textural Menu Additions:** QSRs can add textural elements to their menu items, such as popping candies or crunchy toppings, to create a unique sensory experience for their customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants:** QSRs can leverage pop culture references and limited edition menu items to differentiate themselves, attract new customers, and generate short-term sales spikes. - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can experiment with new menu items and unique flavor combinations to appeal to customers' changing tastes and preferences. - **Food and Beverage Marketing:** Marketers in the food and beverage industry can capitalize on popular cultural trends and events to build brand awareness, create buzz, and drive sales for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic QSR Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-best-bubs-burgers.md) - [Halloween-Themed QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franken-whopper.md) - [Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-monster-menu.md) - [Extra Spicy Autumnal Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-pepper-whopper.md) - [Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family.md) - [Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Show-Inspired Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-menu.md) - [Spooky Autumnal QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghosts-whopper-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-king-sandwich.md)