Creating a Marvel On-Package Experience

Brand: Marvel
Partner: VML
Client: The Coca-Cola Company
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Project Overview

Activating Marvel Superheroes

To provide customers with an immersive interaction with the Coca-Cola brand, we brought the Marvel Universe to life through an innovative augmented reality experience directly on the packaging. Powered by WPP Open X, led by VML and Subvrsive, the Marvel project introduces a dynamic on-package AR experience that enhances Coca-Cola’s limited edition packaging. This groundbreaking initiative features exclusive designs showcasing 32 iconic Marvel characters, transforming each can into an exciting, interactive adventure.

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Work

Bringing Marvel Characters to Life

When Coca-Cola launched their Marvel-themed packaging, the brand envisioned a dynamic augmented reality (AR) experience. To bring this vision to life, we designed 32 different Marvel characters to serve as an on-package AR experience on Coca-Cola’s cans, bottles, and packs. Each character is crafted with multi-state animations and visual effects, allowing virtual heroes to spring from the collectibles, delivering immediate surprise and delight.

Users can drink, scan, and enjoy both interactive gameplay moments, and the thrill of seeing their favorite Marvel characters come to life in stunning detail. As part of the experience, consumers could collect these characters to win various Coca-Cola prizes. Special combinations of cans and bottles unlock exclusive "easter egg" experiences, adding an element of mystery and excitement.

In this interactive journey, you can engage with your virtual character as they strike their epic hero pose. Rotate your device to capture a complete 360-degree virtual view of each collectible. Each character can be saved to your account, allowing you to track and build your collection over time. Additionally, the platform encourages sharing, enabling you to spread the excitement by showcasing your collectible characters with friends.

Results

1.95 billion global impressions

24.4 billion earned social reach

#1 selling merchandise display (ssd) in over 3 years

Opportunity

Merging Physical and Digital Worlds

This innovative digital AR experience not only activates Coca-Cola’s Marvel-themed packaging but also promotes collectibility and drives deeper engagement with the brand. It transforms each drink into a new adventure, enriching the consumer’s experience with every scan.

Press

Coke and Marvel Team Up On Collectible Cans and Digital Characters

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Marvel and Coca-Cola Assemble for an Unprecedented Global Campaign

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Coca-Cola heads to Marvel Universe for New Spot, Packaging Campaign

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