Popular Chicken Chain Announces Return Of Iconic Meal Deal, Movie Promotion

LOUISVILLE, KY — Kentucky Fried Chicken announced this week the return of one of its most iconic meal deals in partnership with a major upcoming Hollywood movie.

The announcement comes as KFC kicks off the summer season with what the popular fast food chicken chain describes as "a full-throttle menu."

KFC Fill Ups Make Big Return

According to a news release posted to KFC's website, the chain's fan favorite "fill ups" meal deal is set to return to restaurants nationwide, making KFC drive-thrus "the most desired pit stop of summer."

The fill up deal features KFC's signature "finger lickin' good" flavor in four crave-worthy combos that deliver a complete meal in one satisfying box for just $7 at most participating restaurants, according to the company.

"Whether you're a classic fried chicken-obsessed foodie, tender-thusiast or a famous bowl fan, there's a fill up to fuel your appetite," the announcement reads.

The following fill ups will be available at restaurants this summer, according to KFC:

• Three-Piece Tenders Fill Up: Three juicy original recipe tenders with a choice of dipping sauce, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, a buttery biscuit, two pie poppers and a medium drink.
• One-Piece Fried Chicken Fill Up: One fried chicken breast (choice of original recipe or extra crispy), creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, a buttery biscuit, two pie poppers and a medium drink.
• Two-Piece Fried Chicken Fill Up: Two pieces of juicy fried chicken (drum and thigh) in choice of original recipe or extra crispy, creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, a buttery biscuit, two pie poppers and a medium drink.
• Famous Bowl Fill Up: The iconic KFC famous bowl served with two pie poppers and a medium drink.

KFC also noted prices and participation may vary while supplies last.

The chain also announced this week the launch of a new Mountain Dew "Sweet Lightning" peaches and cream soda.

Leaning into the popular "dirty soda" trend, the new Mountain Dew flavor will hit restaurants starting Monday, according to KFC.

For an extra twist, customers can also add a vanilla cream swirl to elevate every sip.

"F1" Collaboration

To celebrate the return of its fill ups meal deal, KFC is partnering with the new "F1" movie set for release in theaters nationwide on June 27.

The company is the film's exclusive quick service restaurant partner, according to KFC.

Directed by "Top Gun: Maverick" filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, "F1" is a Formula One racing movie starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, among others, set for release this summer by Warner Bros. Pictures and Apple Original Films.

"It's a really big deal that we're bringing back our fill ups, with four varieties of finger lickin' good meals that genuinely fill you up for only $7," KFC U.S. President Catherine Tan-Gillespie said in a news release. "It's box meals meets box office in our Kentucky Fried Collab with 'F1' the movie, so you can turn hunger for chicken into a victory lap this summer."

New Summer Menu Items

KFC is not the only fast food chain to recently announce exciting new and returning menu items for the summer.

On Thursday, McDonald's announced a new Hershey's S'mores McFlurry is set to arrive at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time only starting June 10.

Earlier this week, popular chicken chain Popeyes announced the launch of its all new chicken wraps, as well as a brand new blueberry-themed beverage lineup for customers to cool off with during the warm summer months.

Last week, Chick-fil-A confirmed its beloved peach-flavored milkshake would be on the menu again starting this month, along with a new peach frosted lemonade, just in time for summer.

Recent reports also indicated Dairy Queen, the popular ice cream and fast food chain known for its "blizzard" and other frozen treats, had begun testing a new Fruity Pebbles shake at some of its restaurant locations.

Coffee and donut chain Dunkin' said last week a new pink spritz flavor would be added to its popular "refreshers" lineup, in addition to a new orange and vanilla specialty donut.

SONIC Drive-In also recently teamed up with three popular authors to announce a new lineup of sweet topped lemonades described as "a craveable lineup of drinks that make it more delicious than ever to kick back, open a beach read and take a sip of something exciting."