Discover McDonald’s new, limited-time FRIENDS Meal featuring Monica’s Marinara Sauce, show-inspired collectables, and in-app exclusives.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Just like your favourite FRIENDS character, your McDonald’s order says a lot about you. From brokering who gets the last McNugget, to not wanting to share your fries, we all have our own way of enjoying it. Now, fans can enjoy McDonald’s new, limited-edition FRIENDS Meal in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), featuring one of six exclusive, iconic collectible characters.
Starting 21 January 2026, fans can choose from McDonald’s favourites including Chicken McNuggets or a classic burger meal, paired with the limited-time Monica’s Marinara Sauce. Will you get a Rachel? Monica? Phoebe? Ross? Chandler? Joey? Head to your participating local McDonald’s to find out and collect the whole gang.
“At McDonald’s, we’ve always believed in the power of shared moments, and what better way to celebrate that than with FRIENDS,” said Daniel Padiachy, Chief Marketing Officer at McDonald’s South Africa. “This partnership brings together two cultural icons that stand for connection, comfort, and joy. The FRIENDS-inspired meal creates a fun and nostalgic way for fans to come together – whether it’s over fries or catching up with friends – and feels perfectly at home in South Africa today.”
Exclusive Character-Inspired Collectibles
Each collectible pairs one of the FRIENDS characters with their most iconic moments – from Ross with his pet monkey Marcel and Rachel serving coffee, to Monica in full chef mode, Phoebe with her guitar, and Chandler and Joey alongside their beloved chick and duck duo. Designed as collectable figurines, each piece celebrates the personalities and moments fans know and love.
FRIENDS Meal Goals: Fries, Chicken McNuggets and Monica’s Marinara
Fans can purchase the FRIENDS Meal at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide, choosing from selected McDonald’s meal options. Each FRIENDS Meal Box includes World Famous Fries, a chosen main, and the limited-edition Monica’s Marinara Sauce – a flavourful Italian-style tomato sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, onion, and herbs. With this unique blend, your Chicken McNuggets and fries couldn’t BE any more delicious.
So, bring your friends to your local participating McDonald’s starting 21 January 2026 to collect all your favourite FRIENDS, while supplies last.
