Every McDonald’s Menu Change Coming in 2026, From New Sauces to Big Burgers
Since McDonald's is the most famous fast food chain in the world, it matters when the company has big plans for its customers. However, it can be difficult to track every menu change that the company has coming. That is why this article will detail every confirmed and rumored menu change coming to McDonald's in the U.S. this year, from what's already landed to what's on deck.
McDonald’s Menu Changes Still Coming in 2026
The McDonald’s x Pokémon TCG Happy Meal:
In a January 2026 article citing Hypebeast, The Street reported that McDonald's is set to bring back a beloved partnership from its past in February and March 2026. The company is expected to launch the McDonald’s x Pokémon TCG Happy Meal to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the trading card and multimedia franchise. The Happy Meal reportedly will come packaged with four-card booster packs.
The Shamrock Shake and Shamrock Oreo McFlurry:
This menu change shouldn't come as a surprise to most McDonald's fans as the Shamrock Shake and Shamrock Oreo McFlurry have been an annual seasonal favorite for years. According to Sporked, the two popular drinks are expected to be brought back for a limited time starting on February 17th.
More Chicken and Better Burgers:
In December 2025, Mashed published an article that detailed two ongoing initiatives that McDonald's will continue to execute throughout the year. First, the Best Burger initiative is set to continue improving the taste of and ingredients used in McDonald's sandwiches like the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder. Second, the company intends to widen its chicken offerings in its U.S. locations to match its international ones that already spotlight that ingredient more.
CosMc's Drinks Coming To Some McDonald's (Rumor):
PennLive reported in January 2026 that McDonald's will be bringing drink options from CosMc's to 500 traditional locations, without laying out a specific timeline. The outlet states that the Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, Sprite Lunar Splash, the Toasted Vanilla Frappé, Popping Tropic Refresher, and a Creamy Vanilla Cold Brew will be making the leap.
The Big Arch (Unconfirmed Rumor):
Even though the Big Arch is available in several international markets, it has never fully arrived in U.S. McDonald's locations nationwide. In January 2026, The Street reported on a belief that will change soon. According to the outlet, the larger burger was tested in Chicago for a limited time and is now expected to be sold across the country starting in early March 2026. However, there hasn't been any confirmation from the company, so that report has to be treated as a rumor for now.
McDonald’s Menu Changes Already Introduced in 2026
The Hot Honey Menu:
In January 2026, Food Republic published a review of McDonald's Hot Honey line that was launched in American locations on January 27th. The menu that was introduced for a limited time only included the following five items.
- Hot Honey Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit
- Bacon Hot Honey McCrispy
- Hot Honey McCrispy
- Hot Honey Snack Wrap
- The sauce on the side