McDonald’s Launches ‘Friends’ Happy Meal for 30th Anniversary Celebration

There is no better way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the most iconic sitcom of the '90s. McDonald’s Spain is collaborating with Friends in honor of its birthday and creating a themed adult Happy Meal.

Just like when you were a kid, adults can purchase the Happy Meal and collect each of the available toys, or in this case figurines, which are of Rachel, Monica and the rest of the cast. The Happy Meal is available for a limited time, so grab it while you can. See the Friends figurines that you can collect below:

What is included in the Happy Meal?

Customers have a choice of contents when purchasing between a Big Mac, a Quarter Pounder, A CBO (Cheddar, Bacon, Onion), a McRoyal Deluxe or a McChicken. The Happy Meal also comes with a side of French fries and a drink. As an additional treat, McDonald’s created a special sauce called “Monica’s Marinara,” which might be a reference to “Handbag Marinara” when Rachel poured a jar of the sauce into Monica’s purse.

The Happy Meal boxes are also decorated for the theme inspired by the sitcom, featuring the New York City skyline and drawings of the Friends figurines that are available inside. Purchasing the adult Happy Meal, which is available for €9.50 (approximately $10.41 USD) will make the memories of snagging one as a child come flooding back. Who says we’re too old for a delicious Happy Meal?

Will the ‘Friends’ Happy Meal Launch in the United States?

While there is no news as to whether this collaboration will make it over to the United States, never say never. Multiple collaborations that have launched in other countries have made their way stateside before, including ones with Crocs and Squishmallows.

McDonald’s Spain announced the collaboration on October 10 on their social media page, featuring one of their restaurants transformed in the series spot, Central Perk. Check out the announcement here.

Fans worldwide have been vocal about wanting this collaboration to come to other countries and regions. One X, formerly known as Twitter, user, wrote, “I NEED this in the beautiful United States of America.” Another tweeted, “Bring these to the USA & Canada. PLEASE.”

All about ‘Friends’ and the 30th Anniversary 

Friends premiered on NBC on September 22, 1994, making their 30th anniversary very recent. The sitcom had uson the edge of our seats for ten seasons in ten years, coming to an end on May 6, 2004. The sitcom starred Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani and Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing.

Another celebration for the anniversary is Max’s production of a sitcom-based game show called Fast Friends. Comedian Whitney Cummings is set to host the show, and it will be filmed at The Friends Experience: The One in New York City.

Fans can reminisce on Friends while also being tested on their knowledge of the beloved sitcom. They will get to visit some of the series' most memorable sets, including Joey and Chandler’s apartment and Central Perk. The winner of the game show will be crowned the Ultimate Friends Fan.

Max also launched special collections of Friends episodes including How YOU Doin’? (Best of Joey); Chandler Bing, the King of One-Liners (Best of Chandler); We Were on a Break (Ross and Rachel Highlights); On Monica’s Menu (Best of Monica); Friendsgiving (Thanksgiving Episodes); Phoebe Buffay, AKA Regina Phalange (Best of Phoebe); and The One With the Celebrity Guest.

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