Everyone has their Maccas order. It’s simply a part of life. Chances are, in this day and age, you might not know your best friend’s phone number, but you know that they’ll be picking up a medium Big Mac meal with a zero-sugar Coca-Cola whenever they pull into a McDonald’s drive-thru.
Similarly, everyone loves movies. Even if you think you’re not a movie person, you’re secretly a movie person. Whether it’s world-dominating blockbusters or muted, foreign independents, letting your brain go somewhere else for a few hours is the perfect escape from the stressors of daily life — even if we’re seeing characters onscreen that we relate deeply to.
In fact, some movie characters are so relatable that, they too, have a go-to Maccas order. The iconic golden arches are no stranger to the silver screen, and heroes and villains alike are no strangers to a Maccas run. To celebrate that, McDonald’s is introducing the ‘As Featured In’ meal, starring menu items that have appeared in select films & TV throughout history. From Wong Kar-Wai’s neo-noir masterpiece Fallen Angels to household sitcoms like Seinfeld and The Office, these menu items — the Big Mac, Filet-O-Fish, Quarter Pounder and Chicken McNuggets — are beloved by people both on and offscreen.
The ‘As Featured In’ meal is available now, for a limited time only, so you can eat what some of your favourite characters eat, bringing you one step closer to their world. But what about McDonald’s meals curated around entire genres? A feed to match a feeling? We’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to.
For Action Movie Fans: The Superhero Superfan Meal
Superhero movies, and action movies more widely, are a staple of cinema. So, the meal to match needs to be classic. Enter the Big Mac on stage left – the pinnacle of the McDonald’s Cinematic Universe. Iconic, hearty, tried and true. It’s the perfect kick-butt hero of your meal while you’re watching your hero kick butt onscreen.
But no superhero is complete without a trusty sidekick, and there’s no sidekick for your meal’s main star other than a large fries. There’s little a golden, crispy fry can’t fix, and it’s only going to make your meal just that extra bit delicious. And, after all the fighting is said and done, top it all off with a chocolate sundae — it’s a little treat you deserve.
For Rom-Com Fans: A McFlurry of Love
When we go to watch a rom-com, we tend to have some expectations: we want to laugh, we want to swoon and we don’t want anything too heavy. Now, you could go into a rom-com with a huge, beefy burger, but that doesn’t really match the vibe, does it?
Start with a simple McChicken — it’s exactly what it says on the box, and you already know what you’re going to get: deliciousness. Plus, it’s a lighter-tasting option so your taste buds and your heartstrings are aligned. Treat yourself to a vanilla shake while you’re at it. It has the right amount of sweetness to make you go “Awww!” but not so sweet that you’re cringing and rolling your eyes.
Going into a rom-com with a special someone? Why not share some Chicken McNuggets and some sweet ‘n’ sour sauce? A bite-sized indulgence that you can even feed to each other. Be sure to grab yourself a McFlurry with two spoons, too. What’s the point of a full-of-love dessert if you can’t share it?
For Horror Fans: The Crunch Time
Now, no one wants to be scared of the food you’re eating. We’re not going to tell you to order a cheeseburger with so much extra ketchup that it looks like you’ve accidentally bitten into your own hand (but go ahead with that if you so choose). Instead, for horror fans, we want food that can add to the suspense you’re already consumed with.
Enter the Chicken Deluxe. A bold, hearty burger that not only tastes good but is packed with a crucial element: the crunch. As you’re watching the movie’s final girl peer around the dark corner of the haunted house she’s found herself in, you dare to take a bite as the movie falls into near silence. The crunch of that crispy, perfectly-cooked chicken will keep fellow moviegoers on edge, and help prep them for the killer that’s about to jump out of a creaky wardrobe completely unannounced.
Just a bottle of water on the side, too. Your heart is racing enough as is.
For Fans of Any Movie as Long as It’s Under 90 Mins: The Time Saver
It feels like, now more than ever, our attention spans are being challenged and movies feel like they’re getting longer. But we have lives to live — we can’t spend all day watching movies (if someone’s figured out a way to do this without compromising anything, please let us know). Therefore, some of us will watch anything if it clocks in at 90 minutes or under. Bing, bang, boom, we’re done and we had fun.
You don’t want to just quickly inhale any meal lest you deal with the consequences, but a meal that’s easy and fulfilling is exactly what you should be looking for. A Chicken ‘n’ Cheese burger was meant for those moments. Simple and no fuss but still packing that iconic flavour. Pair with a small fries and small Coke to get the most out of your Time Saver meal — cutting back on time but not on taste.
The ‘As Featured In’ meals are in store at a McDonald’s near you, via the MyMacca’s app and McDelivery now for a limited time.