Pop Culture Chain 'BoxLunch' is Coming Soon to Coral Ridge Mall

A popular store that sells merch from TV shows and movies is headed to the Corridor this fall! BoxLunch is getting ready to open a new location at Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville!

About BoxLunch

According to Wikipedia, BoxLunch is a gift and novelty retail store that was launched by Hot Topic back in October of 2025. The chain specializes in merchandise from pop culture brands and fandoms, including Disney, Pixar, Pokémon, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, Peanuts, Nintendo, and more, carrying everything from clothes and accessories to home goods and collectibles. The are currently more than 275 BoxLunch stores nationwide.

The New Location

BoxLunch is in the process of moving into Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville, and the mall's Facebook page says that the store will be located in between Kay Jewelers and Bath & Body Works. There is currently a large, bright orange wall covering the front of the store, so it's hard to miss!

Expected Opening

On September 1st, a social media announcement from Coral Ridge Mall said that the opening of BoxLunch is "TBD," but the wall outside the space does confirm that it will open this year. For the latest updates from Coral Ridge, you can follow the official Facebook page HERE.

Other Iowa Locations

The Coralville BoxLunch store will actually be the second to open in the state of Iowa in 2026! Earlier this summer, the chain opened a location inside of Northpark Mall in Davenport. The only other BoxLunch store in Iowa is at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines.