Papa Johns brings Pixar’s Pizza Planet to life with exclusive global pop-up restaurants

Interactive retro arcades landing in four cities

The temporary physical restaurants are designed as 1990s-style entertainment hubs. Guests who secure entry can eat fresh pizza straight from the oven while enjoying claw machines, giant jumbotrons, photo opportunities, and hidden movie Easter eggs. Exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and collaborative prize bundles from major brands like Crocs and Adidas are also up for grabs inside the venues.

The physical pop-ups are strictly limited to one location per participating country, featuring varying schedules and reservation rules:

• 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, USA: Located at 8180 Melrose Ave. Open for one day only on 12 June 2026 (12:00 PM – 7:00 PM). Timed-entry tickets must be booked online.
• 🇬🇧 London, UK: Located at White Rabbit Studios (The Arches, Dereham Place in Shoreditch). Open from 13–14 June 2026. Entry is completely free, but advance ticket reservations are required.
• 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea: Located at 72 Seongsu-ro, Seongdong-gu. Open from 12–14 June 2026. No tickets or advance reservations are required.
• 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain: Located at 203 Calle de Serrano. Running from 16–21 June 2026 with extended late-night hours until midnight. No tickets are required.

Gamified loyalty rewards

The rollout is paired with Papa Johns' first-ever in-app mobile game, titled "Operation Pizza," which launches on 1 June 2026. Accessible to Papa Rewards loyalty members in the United States, playing the game over its month-long run unlocks exclusive digital perks, movie tie-in content, and pizza rewards directly on the app.

With custom promotional spots animated directly by Pixar Animation Studios supporting the launch, this massive campaign bridges generational movie nostalgia with modern fast food. Whether visiting a neon-lit arcade in London or ordering a Space Ranger box to your living room, Pizza Planet is officially open for business.