Brad Pitt’s Quarter Pounder Cameo Sparks Free Burger Frenzy for Every Brad in New Zealand
In a deliciously unexpected twist of fame and fast food, Hollywood legend Brad Pitt has unintentionally turned every “Brad” in New Zealand into a lucky burger winner. It all started on Easter Sunday, when Pitt was spotted at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Auckland—and the viral chain reaction that followed is pure 2025 gold.
A young fan caught the A-lister on camera during the surprise visit, where he first playfully declined to say hello to her dad, but then quickly pivoted, offering a charming, “I’m sorry, Hi Dad. All right, moving on, happy Easter.” That casual quip, captured in a now widely shared video, ignited Kiwi social media faster than a fryer drops fries.
McDonald’s New Zealand wasted no time capitalizing on the buzz. By Monday, they’d launched a sizzling promotion: Every Brad in New Zealand gets a free Quarter Pounder. The only catch? Eligible Brads needed to already have the McDonald’s app downloaded by April 12th. With the offer expiring this coming Sunday, the clock is ticking for the burger-loving Brads of Aotearoa.
“Brad Pitt gave us a moment—we’re giving something back to the Brads,” McDonald’s New Zealand cheekily posted. The promo has already seen countless Brads flooding local Macca’s, proudly flashing their IDs and apps in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of shared names and star power.
Whether this was a clever PR pivot or a spontaneous tribute to the power of celebrity, one thing’s for sure: Brad Pitt didn’t just order a Quarter Pounder—he served up a cultural moment. And in the land of the long white cloud, this Easter will be remembered not just for the chocolate eggs, but for the burgers, the Brads, and one very chill Hollywood cameo.
