Movies & TV
This blue alien returned in a live-action Disney remake in 2025
Stitch
This blocky sandbox game stayed massively popular thanks to memes, mods, and YouTube videos
What is Minecraft
This singer’s Eras Tour movie and music still stayed huge with students this year.
Taylor Swift
This handheld Nintendo system remained one of the most popular gaming consoles among students
Nintendo Switch
This fast food chain is famous for Frostys and square burgers.
Wendy's
This Nintendo hero returned to theaters in a sequel announcement that students were hyped about.
Mario
This phrase means someone is acting cringe or extremely online in a funny way
brainrot
This rapper became famous for songs like “Not Like Us"
Kendrick Lamar
Students used this AI chatbot for homework help, ideas, and random questions
ChatGPT
This sport features goals, penalty kicks, and the FIFA World Cup
Soccer
This Marvel movie featured a team of antiheroes instead of traditional Avengers
Thunderbolts
TikTok users constantly posted “POV” videos. These three letters stand for this
This artist continued breaking streaming records with songs like “Birds of a Feather.”
Billie Eilish
Extreme heat waves and unusual weather were often connected to discussions about this global issue.
Climate Change
This Olympic winter sport involves sweeping ice in front of a moving stone
Curling
This animated Disney sequel brought Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde back together.
Zootopia 2
This short-form video app continued to dominate trends, dances, and school conversations
This music app is where most students stream playlists every day
Spotify
This social media platform used to be called Twitter
X
This candy is known for the slogan “Taste the Rainbow.”
Skittles
This ABC sitcom about teachers working in an underfunded Philadelphia school stayed popular through the 2025–2026 school year
Abbott Elementary
The slang term “aura” became popular online to describe someone’s what
Vibe/coolness/energy
This halftime performer at the 2026 Super Bowl became a huge online topic afterward
Bad Bunny
This hugely anticipated Rockstar game had fans counting down for its release after multiple trailers broke the internet
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)
This fast-paced racket sport became one of the trendiest activities in America, especially with adults and families.
pickleball