McDonald’s previews BT21 Happy Meal toys arriving July 14
McDonald’s has offered a first preview of its upcoming BT21 Happy Meal promotion, teasing collectible toys inspired by the popular character brand created with BTS. The limited-time Happy Meal collaboration is set to launch at participating U.S. restaurants on July 14.
The collaboration marks the latest pop culture-themed Happy Meal promotion from McDonald’s, following recent collections inspired by entertainment franchises and musical artists. The BT21 Happy Meal comes with: four chicken nuggets or a hamburger; fries or sliced apples; water, juice, or milk; and a toy.
On July 2, 2026 an official teaser was posted on McDonald’s Instagram page. Complete with a BT21 copyright in the fine print.
List of all TBT21 Happy Meal toys
McDonald’s has not officially revealed the BT21 Happy Meal toy lineup. However, based on the teaser and the complete BT21 character roster, we expect the collection could include the following characters. We’ll update this list once McDonald’s announces the official lineup.
- KOYA – Created by RM
- RJ – Created by Jin
- SHOOKY – Created by SUGA
- MANG – Created by j-hope
- CHIMMY – Created by Jimin
- TATA – Created by V
- COOKY – Created by Jung Kook (the teaser silhouette appears to resemble COOKY, though McDonald’s has not confirmed this)
- VAN – Represents BTS’ global ARMY fandom
from @McDonalds Instagram
from @McDonalds Instagram
Recent Happy Meal toy tie-ins included Squishmallows Happy Meals tied to FIFA World Cup and 70 toys for Disneyland’s 70th anniversary.
BTS and BT21 background
In late 2025, McDonald’s featured TinyTAN BTS Happy Meal toys. BTS is a South Korean pop group that debuted in 2013 and has become one of the world’s biggest music acts, with members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. The group has earned global success with chart-topping albums, sold-out tours, and a devoted fanbase known as ARMY.
BT21 is a collection of original animated characters created in collaboration between BTS and LINE FRIENDS. Each BTS member helped design and develop the personality of a unique character inspired by their ideas, while an eighth character, VAN, represents ARMY. Since launching in 2017, BT21 has expanded into a global brand featuring plush toys, apparel, accessories, games, and brand collaborations.
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