Burger King is swinging into action with its limited-time “Spider-Verse” Whopper, inspired by the upcoming movie Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Available from May 15 to June 21, this special edition Whopper features a red bun adorned with black sesame seeds, paying homage to the web-slinging hero.
The red bun-ned Whopper includes melted Swiss cheese and all the traditional Whopper fixings like tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, pickles, and onions. The “Spider-Verse” Whopper can be further customized, allowing guests to add crispy bacon and explore countless combinations.
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In addition to the Whopper, Burger King is offering a “Spider-Verse” Sundae featuring soft-serve ice cream topped with black and red chocolate popping candies. These limited-time menu items are part of a collaboration between Burger King and Sony Pictures Animation, aiming to bring fans new and exciting ways to immerse themselves in the Spider-Verse.
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To enhance the experience, select Burger King locations worldwide will undergo a Spider-Verse transformation, offering interactive designs that transport guests into the action-packed world of Spider-Man. From in-dining room and drive-thru takeovers to Instagram-worthy areas, these locations in New York City, France, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, and other countries will provide fans with an immersive Spider-Verse experience.
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Pat O’Toole, Chief Marketing Officer of Burger King North America, expressed excitement about merging the best of both worlds and allowing guests to customize their Spider-Verse meals. Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships & Brand Management at Sony Pictures Entertainment, praised Burger King’s imaginative activations and the opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in the Spider-Verse.
For more information on the “Spider-Verse” menu items and participating Burger King locations, visit their website at www.bk.com. Burger King is a global fast-food chain known for its flame-grilled Whopper sandwich, with over 18,700 locations in more than 100 countries. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the next installment in the Spider-Man franchise, following Miles Morales as he traverses the Multiverse and discovers what it means to be a hero.
ABOUT SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.
Watch the trailer here.