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Menu changes coming to McDonald's in 2026

Tonya Costoff Medeiros

27 Feb 2026 — 1 min read

The classic Golden Arches of the McDonald's sign. ©Image Credit: Unsplash / Shahbaz Ali

For many people, McDonald's is the ultimate fast-food chain. It's quick, consistent, and has a wide variety of menu items. Well, the menu is about to get even bigger as McDonald's announces its menu changes for 2026. Some of these are limited-time offerings, so you'll need to grab them before they are gone.

The Big Arch will finally be available

Any diehard McDonald's fan is well aware of the Big Arch. This is one of the most famous burgers on the international market. Americans will finally get their chance to taste it when it becomes available on March 3, 2026.

The burger is topped with three slices of melted white cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, crispy onions, tangy pickles, and is on a toasted bun with sesame and poppy seeds. It also features the Big Arch sauce, a combination of creamy and tangy flavors.

Move fast, though, this one will only be around for a short time.

McDonald's x Pokémon TCG Happy Meal appeals to all ages

The Happy Meal menu is also getting an exciting update with the new McDonald's x Pokémon TCG Happy Meal. And nope, you don't have to be a kid to order and enjoy a Happy Meal.

There's no better way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, yes you read that right, 30 years! Rumors are, the meal will even come with a four-card booster pack.

McDonald's making a promise to better its offerings overall

Even if these new menu items aren't exactly your speed, the chain has promised to improve its offerings overall. Its new motto for 2026 is "More Chicken and Better Burgers." This is menu-wide, which means a lot of yummy changes to come.

The rumor mill keeps churning

That's it for the verified menu changes, but there's definitely chatter behind the scenes. Let's just say you'll want to stay on top of the announcements because there could be more to come.

Sources: Men's Journal

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