🔥 Jack in the Box New Menu Items & Updates (August 2026)

Jack in the Box is turning 75 this year, and they are not holding back! From celebrating their diamond anniversary with legendary throwbacks to dropping game-changing innovations like the brand-new Cosmic Jack Combos, 2026 has been a massive year for the iconic drive-thru chain.

If you’re wondering what’s sizzling on the grill right now, we have the complete, up-to-date breakdown of every new item you need to try.

1. The New “Cosmic Jack Combos” (August 2026 Drop) Just Released!

Launched in mid-August 2026, Jack in the Box unveiled a trio of wild new burgers dubbed the Cosmic Jack Combos. What makes them special? The buns are completely fused and pressed around the fillings, making a pocket that resembles a giant empanada (or a tiny planet Saturn)! This keeps all the messy, delicious ingredients locked inside.

The 3 Cosmic Variations:

• Philly Chili Cosmic Jack: The wildest of the bunch! It combines classic Philly cheesesteak meat, grilled peppers and onions, Swiss-style cheese, mayo, and a surprisingly spicy kick of chili crisp.
• Bacon Ultimate Cosmic Cheeseburger: A sealed pocket version of the classic. It includes tomatoes, American cheese, sliced onions, pickles, hickory-smoked bacon, and Jack’s famous Smashed Jack sauce.
• Loaded Breakfast Cosmic Jack: Stuffed with a sausage patty, egg, American cheese, bacon mayo, and a whole crispy hash brown sealed right inside the bun.

2. Hot Ones™ Munchie Meal Collaboration

To kick off the summer, Jack teamed up with the famous YouTube show Hot Ones™. This limited-time Munchie Meal is built for heat seekers. You can get the Sriracha Curly Fry Burger or the Buffalo Chick-N-Tater Melt, both drenched in authentic Hot Ones sauces. They even introduced Hot Ones™ Sauced & Loaded Fries, giving the iconic seasoned curly fries a fiery upgrade.

3. 75th Anniversary Throwbacks Fan Favorites

Since it’s their 75th anniversary, Jack is actively listening to fans and rotating nostalgic items back onto the menu throughout 2026:

• The Hot Mess Burger: Back from 2013, this monster features melty white cheese sauce, pepper jack, jalapeños, and onion rings on sourdough bread.
• Frings (Fries + Onion Rings): First launched in 1979, Jack finally answered our prayers by putting Curly Fries and Onion Rings back into the exact same container!
• Chicken Supreme: A 1980s classic that made a strong comeback early this year.

4. New Protein Bowls & Matcha Platform

Jack is also elevating their menu for the health-conscious and the trendy. In 2026, they officially launched their Matcha Platform, introducing a Matcha Iced Latte and a wildly popular Matcha Oreo Shake.

On the food side, the iconic Teriyaki Bowl has been rebranded into the Teriyaki Protein Bowl, and joined by the brand-new Fajita Bowl (featuring grilled onions, cheddar, corn, black beans, and Chipotle Ranch).

5. 2026 Release Summary Table

Here is a quick snapshot of the biggest drops this year: