National Popcorn Day: The best popcorn makers for movie theater popcorn from the comfort of your couch

Upgrade your movie night snacks by making theater popcorn from the comfort of your home.

Today is National Popcorn Day and to celebrate, online retailers are offering popcorn machines, savory seasonings and other essentials to make your movie-time snack the best it can be. With all the new films coming out on HBO Max, Peacock and Paramount+, who needs to sit in a crowded theater?

Here are the best popcorn makers, seasonings and – for those who are not up for the task – bagged popcorn to upgrade your movie nights at home.

Popcorn makers

Nostalgia KPM200 2.5-Ounce Tabletop Kettle Popcorn Maker at Walmart. (Walmart)

Nostalgia KPM200 2.5-Ounce Tabletop Kettle Popcorn Maker ($59.99)

Presto PopLite Hot Air Popcorn Popper ($37.90)

Great Northern Popcorn Original Spinner Stovetop 6 1/2 Quart Popcorn Popper ($22.99)

AICOOK Hot Air Popcorn Maker, 1400W, with Measure Cup at Walmart. (Walmart)

AICOOK Hot Air Popcorn Maker, 1400W, with Measure Cup, Fat-Free ($30.99)

West Bend Hot Oil Theater Style Popcorn Popper Machine with Nonstick Kettle Includes Measuring Tool and Serving Scoop ($70.85)

Popcorn seasonings and kernels

Kernel Seasons Popcorn Seasoning Mini Jars Variety Pack. (Walmart)

Kernel Seasons Popcorn Seasoning Mini Jars Variety Pack, 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 8) ($22.68)

Flavor God Seasonings- Popcorn Pack | Pack of 4- 5oz ($32.99)

Amish Country Popcorn | Seasoning and Topping Variety Pack | Buttery Topping ($19.99)

Gourmet Popcorn Seasoning Variety Pack, All Natural (6 Flavors) on Amazon. (Amazon)

Gourmet Popcorn Seasoning Variety Pack, All Natural (6 Flavors) - Dill Pickle, White Cheddar, Kettle Corn, Caramel, Sriracha, Cracked Pepper Asiago ($30.99)

Orville Redenbacher’s Original Gourmet Yellow Popcorn Kernels, 45 Oz ($5.74)

Jolly Time Select Premium Yellow Popcorn 30 Oz. ($3.28)

At-The-Movies Popcorn & Coconut Oil Portion Packs on Amazon. (Amazon)

At-The-Movies Popcorn & Coconut Oil Portion Packs-Case of 24 ($35.95)

Amish Country Popcorn | 1 lb Bag | Baby White Popcorn Kernels | Old Fashioned with Recipe Guide ($6.99)

Classic Striped Popcorn Boxes, Red & White, 6.25 x 4in, 10ct ($8.63)

Bagged, microwave popcorn

SkinnyPop Popcorn at Walmart. (Walmart)

SkinnyPop Original Popcorn, Skinny Pack, Gluten-Free, 0.65 oz Bags, 6 Ct ($4.98)

ACT II Xtreme Butter Microwave Popcorn, 2.75 Oz, 12 Count ($4.48)

Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Movie Theater Butter Microwave Popcorn Value Size, 3.29 oz, 12 count ($5.48)

ACT II Xtreme Butter Microwave Popcorn at Walmart. (Walmart)

Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn, Party Size, 9.75 oz Bag ($4.48)

Pop Secret Popcorn, Homestyle Butter Microwave Popcorn, 3.2 oz Sharing Bags ($5.40)

LesserEvil Himalayan Pink Salt Organic Popcorn, No Artificial Ingredients, Coconut Oil, Pack of 12 ($14.99)

LesserEvil Himalayan Pink Salt Organic Popcorn on Amazon. (Amazon)

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