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The Real Reason Why McDonald's SuperSized Menu Disappeared

Jul 17, 2026
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Anyone who saw the documentary Super Size Me probably thought twice about eating fast food for a while, and a lot of people probably assume that the documentary's popularity led McDonald's to do away with their infamous supersize for good. The company claims that the documentary didn't play a part in their elimination of the size, but even if they're not being completely honest, it's clear that Morgan Spurlock's film was not the only reason McDonald's axed it. From the attempts at a healthier menu to the truth about the current sizes, let's take a look at the real reason why McDonald's supersized menu disappeared.