McDonald’s limited-time summer launches are here: New Caesar Chicken menu and BT21 Happy Meal revealed

McDonald’s is giving customers two very different reasons to visit its restaurants this summer, one for food lovers craving a new flavour and another for collectors chasing limited-edition merchandise.

The fast-food giant has announced a new Caesar Sauce menu lineup featuring upgraded chicken favourites, along with a BT21 Happy Meal collaboration bringing popular BTS-created characters to US restaurants for a limited time.

McDonald’s adds Caesar Sauce to its chicken lineup

For customers who like experimenting with sauces, McDonald’s is introducing a new Caesar Sauce, a creamy blend featuring parmesan, garlic, and lemon flavours.

The sauce will arrive at participating US restaurants on July 21, 2026, and will be available as part of several chicken-focused menu items.

One of the new additions is the Caesar Snack Wrap, which combines a crispy McCrispy Strip with lettuce, cheese, and Caesar Sauce inside a soft tortilla.

McDonald’s is also launching the Bacon Caesar McCrispy Sandwich, featuring its chicken filet paired with bacon, vegetables, crispy onions, pickles, and the new Caesar flavour served on a toasted potato roll.

For fans who simply want extra flavour, Caesar Sauce cups will also be available separately at participating locations.

McDonald’s makes McCrispy Strips even crispier

The Caesar Sauce launch comes with an update to McDonald’s chicken offerings.

The company says its McCrispy Strips are receiving a new panko-style coating designed to deliver a crunchier texture, making them better suited for dipping with the new sauce.

BT21 Happy Meal brings BTS-inspired characters to US restaurants

Alongside the food launch, McDonald’s is targeting collectors and K-pop fans with its new BT21 Happy Meal.

Available from July 14, 2026, at participating restaurants nationwide, the limited-time promotion features collectible BT21 toys inspired by the character universe created through a collaboration between BTS members and LINE FRIENDS.

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Customers can collect one of 10 unique toys, with characters such as TATA, CHIMMY, KOYA, RJ, and others featured as clip-on collectibles designed for bags, backpacks, and keychains.

The Happy Meal experience also extends beyond physical toys. Each box includes a QR code that unlocks digital activities, allowing fans to interact with BT21 characters and create music-based experiences online.