Act II is a brand of popcorn in North America that is ostensibly based on the look and taste of movie theater popcorn. It is made and distributed by ConAgra Foods. Act II was preceded in the popcorn market by ACT I, an early microwave popcorn that had to be stored in the refrigerator. In 1984, ACT II, a shelf stable microwave popcorn was released, becoming the first mass-marketed microwave popcorn.[citation needed]
The popcorn bag used in Act II was invented by James Watkins, a former engineer for The Pillsbury Company.