Burger King and Jack in the Box have limited-time Halloween items out now, Wingstop and Dunkin' launch theirs between October 23 and November 4, and a McDonald's Pokémon cards promotion is reportedly planned for November 5. Here are the dates and what's included, in the order they start, with sources. Updated October 14, 2026.
This is a roundup, not a review. We take the facts from each brand's announcement or named press coverage, and we label anything that's only reported. We add new drops as brands announce them. Snack Trap House isn't affiliated with any of these brands.
At a glance
| Drop | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jack in the Box: The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror menu | Launched Sept 10, 2026. No end date announced. | Announced by Jack in the Box |
| Burger King: Vampire's Bite Strawberry & Sprite | Started Oct 6, 2026. No end date announced. | Announced by Burger King (they sent us a gift card, see the disclosure below) |
| Wingstop: SOUR PATCH KIDS Wicked Punch wings | Oct 23 (Club Wingstop early access), Oct 27 nationwide, through Nov 5, 2026 | Announced by Wingstop |
| Dunkin': Marvel Avengers: Doomsday menu and merch | Launches Nov 4, 2026 | Announced by Dunkin' |
| McDonald's: Pokémon cards in Happy Meals | Reportedly Nov 5 to Dec 9, 2026 | Reported, not confirmed by McDonald's |
Jack in the Box: The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror menu
Jack in the Box's menu launched September 10, 2026, for a limited time at participating restaurants. No end date has been announced.
- Munchie Meal of Horror: a Double Krusty Burger of Terror or a Double Chicken Sandwich of Terror, two tacos, curly fries, a drink and one of six glow-in-the-dark cups (cups while supplies last).
- Also on the menu: Spooky Simpsons Sauce, a smoky barbecue ketchup, and Forbidden D'oh!nut Holes with pink frosting, cinnamon sugar and rainbow sprinkles.
- Cup supply: Dexerto reported on September 22 that Jack in the Box underestimated demand and some restaurants ran out. Per that report, customers who buy a meal while cups are out get a voucher to redeem the cup later, and get two free tacos when they come back for it.
Full details: When does the Simpsons Jack in the Box meal end? Source: Jack in the Box's September 10 press release.
Burger King: Vampire's Bite Strawberry & Sprite
#BKPartner Disclosure: Burger King's PR agency invited us to cover this drop and sent us a gift card. We haven't tried the drink yet.
Burger King's Vampire's Bite Strawberry & Sprite started October 6, 2026, for a limited time at participating restaurants.
- What it is: Sprite with strawberry-flavored syrup, served with an edible Sour Punch Sip-n-Chew straw.
- Dates and price: Burger King hasn't announced an end date and didn't share a price.
- Also promoted: Burger King's PR materials promote a Halloween BOGO Whopper Jr. offer. We haven't seen the terms (dates or participating restaurants), so check the Burger King app.
Full details: Burger King Vampire's Bite Strawberry & Sprite. Source: Burger King, through its PR agency.
Wingstop: SOUR PATCH KIDS Wicked Punch
Wingstop and SOUR PATCH KIDS are launching Wicked Punch, a limited-time Halloween flavor: a sour-then-sweet redberry glaze topped with SOUR PATCH KIDS Bitz, available on all proteins.
- Dates: Club Wingstop early access October 23, 2026, nationwide October 27. Wingstop says it leaves menus after November 5.
- How to order: the Wingstop app or Wingstop.com. Wingstop's announcement didn't include a price.
Full details: Wingstop x Sour Patch Kids Wicked Punch. Source: Wingstop's October 13 press release.
Dunkin': Marvel Avengers: Doomsday menu and merch
Dunkin' and Marvel Studios launch an Avengers: Doomsday menu and merch capsule on November 4, 2026, at participating Dunkin' restaurants nationwide for a limited time. The film opens December 18, 2026.
- Menu: six drinks (Iced Captain'ccino, Clobbered Cloud Latte, Wakandan Daydream Refresher, Optic Blast Lemonade, Doom's Orders Energy and Doom Cloud Latte) plus the Doomsday Donut and Avenging Donut, with MUNCHKINS versions of both.
- Prices reported: the Doctor Doom 25-count MUNCHKINS tin is $14.99 with the purchase of any 25-count MUNCHKINS order while supplies last, and tumblers are $24.99. Prices can vary by restaurant.
Full details: Dunkin' x Marvel Avengers: Doomsday menu and merch. Sources: QSR Magazine, Nerdist and Dexerto.
McDonald's: Pokémon cards in Happy Meals (reported)
McDonald's is reportedly bringing Pokémon trading cards back to Happy Meals in the US from November 5 to December 9, 2026. McDonald's and The Pokémon Company haven't officially announced it.
- Reported contents: a four-card booster pack with one holo and three non-holo cards in each Happy Meal, from a 15-card set with six confetti holofoil cards.
- Not known yet: which Pokémon are in the set. No card list has been published.
Full details: McDonald's Pokémon cards 2026. Sources: PokéBeach (the original report), Dexerto and VICE.
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FAQ
What fast-food limited-time menus are out for Halloween 2026?
Jack in the Box's The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror menu (launched September 10) and Burger King's Vampire's Bite Strawberry & Sprite (started October 6) are out now. Wingstop's Wicked Punch starts October 23 for Club Wingstop members and October 27 for everyone, Dunkin's Avengers: Doomsday menu launches November 4, and a McDonald's Pokémon cards Happy Meal is reportedly planned for November 5 to December 9.
When does Wingstop's Sour Patch Kids Wicked Punch launch?
Club Wingstop members get early access on October 23, 2026, and Wicked Punch launches nationwide on October 27. Wingstop says it leaves menus after November 5.
When does the Dunkin' Avengers: Doomsday menu come out?
Dunkin' says the menu and merch launch on November 4, 2026, at participating Dunkin' restaurants nationwide for a limited time. Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Is the McDonald's Pokémon Happy Meal confirmed?
Not as of October 14, 2026. PokéBeach reported a US run from November 5 to December 9, and Dexerto notes that McDonald's and The Pokémon Company have not officially announced it.
When does the Burger King Vampire's Bite Strawberry & Sprite end?
Burger King has not announced an end date. It started October 6, 2026, for a limited time at participating restaurants.
When does the Simpsons Jack in the Box menu end?
Jack in the Box has not announced an end date. The menu launched September 10, 2026, for a limited time at participating restaurants.
How often is this page updated?
We add new drops as brands announce them and update the dates and status when they change. The updated date at the top shows the last edit.