10 of the Best Popcorn Makers to Pull Out for Movie Night

• Why We Love It: Microwavable, good color options, budget-friendly

Available in a handful of fun colors, the tiny Ecolution popcorn maker is the perfect size for those days you want just a little nosh—especially because the lid serves as a measuring cup, so you can make just the right amount (up to 6 cups). It's also extremely easy to use: Just pour your kernels into the wide-mouth top and pop it in (see what we did there?) the microwave for three minutes or less.

• Why We Love It: Retro appearance, cooks every kernel, doesn't burn

Make it fun or don’t make it at all, we say. Luckily, that seems to be the motto for this old-fashioned popcorn maker by Wabash Valley Family Farms. We love using this beauty in our smaller space, since it doesn't require any plugs and really works: The special stirring mechanism found inside ensures each and every kernel pops evenly without burning. The only drawback? You have to clean it thoroughly once you're done.

• Why We Love It: Non-stick surface, butter-melting tray, lid doubles as serving bowl

This electric option, which works with hot oil, has quite a few impressive features. For starters, there's a butter-melting tray on top for more even distribution. It's also got a stirring rod that's similar to the Whirley Pop's to make sure all your kernels are getting heated properly. The clear cover doubles as a serving bowl, and the nonstick surface of the West Bend popper also means cleanup will be a breeze.

• Why We Love It: Quiet operation, included accessories

You'll feel like a regular movie theater connoisseur with this old-timey machine, which looks just like the ones you'd see at the cinema and reportedly gives results that are just as good. It's three-switch design (spotlight warmer, stirrer and pot warmer) is simple enough, and you'll also get all the old-school serving supplies, including a measuring cup, a tablespoon, a scoop and a salt shaker.

• Why We Love It: Innovative design, dishwasher-safe

Love eating your snack straight out of the bag? This set of silicone microwavable popper ones give you the convenience of bagged popcorn with none of the added ingredients. They've got a folding lid that's designed to keep your ‘corn warmer, longer, and the dishwasher-safe material has a handy measuring guide inside the base.

• Why We Love It: Easy to store, doubles as a serving bowl

If you have limited shelf space but an unlimited appetite for popcorn, the Cuisinart popcorn maker and lid was designed with you in mind. The popper collapses flat, allowing you to easily store it just about anywhere. It holds up to 10 cups of cooked popcorn, and you can eat right out of the microwavable bowl once it's done: No muss, no fuss!

• Why We Love It: Fully-popped kernels, measuring cap

If you love having vintage accents around your home, the Nostalgia popcorn maker is a great statement piece. This electric popper sits on your countertop and doesn’t require any oil. And while it looks like it comes from the '50s, the popping chamber uses modern technology to create a hot air swirl for making your favorite snack. It pop up to 8 cups in one sitting, and the cap works for measuring, too.

• Why We Love It: No oil required, fun design

Use the force…er, hot air, to create perfectly popped kernels, then snack from this one's included Death Star serving bowl. Needless to save, this novel little popcorn maker makes snacking an event, but it's fully functional, too—according to the brand, it has a 98 percent kernel-popping rate. No oil is required, either, making for a healthier option. Better yet, it comes apart for easy cleaning.