Moviegoers returning to theaters isn't the only problem contributing to the shortage.
Following a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend at the box office, popcorn suppliers are struggling to meet demand.
Farmers struggled to sell their surplus popcorn when movie theaters were closed in 2020, and now they face the opposite problem. Like many businesses, the popcorn industry has been subject to the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic. As Food & Wine reports, theaters across the country are bracing for a popcorn shortage. The next time you catch a movie, you may have to order Raisinets from the concession stand instead of your favorite salty snack.