Pop culture often shapes consumer buying behavior through its influence on media, celebrities, and politics and the round of April 2021 pop culture trends showcases the category's recent effect on current products and services.
Some standouts from the list of April 2021 pop culture trends include the new line of pints from Serendipity Brands and Warner Bros. The four new pop culture ice cream pints pay home to the iconic series and movies: friends, The Goonies, CaddyShack, and A Christmas Story. The nostalgic flavor options include Gopher Traxs, Sloth & Chunk Rocky Rooooaad, and the Oh Fudge! Peppermint Cookie Fudge Sundae, respectively.
Moreover, the list also highlights a new app called MUBI REMIX from film streaming service MUBI that allows people to create and share their own video messages using movie clips.
40 Pop Culture Trends in April
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NFT Perfume Blockchain Artwork
Look Labs Launched Digital Fragrance, Cyber Eau de Parfum
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Luxury Menswear Labels
LEOVICI is a New Luxury Menswear Brand All Manufactured in the USA
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Sci-Fi Space Station Timepieces
The Death Star Watch was Designed in Collaboration with Lucasfilm
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Coffee-Inspired Reggaeton Star Sneakers
Bad Bunny Joined with adidas to Launched a Pair of Shoes
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Co-Branded QSR Influencer Merch
The Dunkin' x Charli D'Amelio Merch Collection Recently Launched
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Pop Culture Ice Creams
Serendipity & Warner Bros. Collaborated on a Line of Pints
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Humming Dating App Billboards
Bumble's Ads Get People Singing Popular Tunes
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Sock-Paired Collaborative Clogs
Crocs x Justin Bieber Shares a Unique Way to Style Classic Clogs
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Comically Curvaceous Vinyl Toys
Kidrobot Has Unveiled 'The Simpsons Stupid Sexy Flanders Figure'
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Viral Recipe Cookbooks
The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook Shares "Internet-Breaking Recipes"
30
Collaboration Sci-Fi Accessory Collections
The Star Wars x Herschel Supply Co. Collection is Chic
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Moisturizing Skincare Pearls
florence by mills' Hit Reset Moisturizing Mask Pearls are Crushable
28
Literary Jetsetter Action Figures
The Blitzway Waldo 1/6th-Scale Action Figure is Celebratory
27
All-Pink Springtime Sneakers
adidas and Pharell Collaborated on an New HU NMD Version
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Snacking Sci-Fi Toys
Hasbro's Galactic Snackin’ Grogu Eats Macarons and Tentacle Soup
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Brightening Turmeric Moisturizers
KORA Organics' Turmeric Glow Moisturizer Uses Refill Pods
24
8-Bit Cryptocurrency Collectibles
Takashi Murakami Created His First Series of NFT Artwork
23
Compact Eye-Catching Kitchenware
Beautiful Kitchenware Shares Carefully Designed Kitchen Solutions
22
Lacrosse Sportswear Collaborations
Champion is the Official Apparel Partner of Lacrosse League
21
Collaborative Songstress Ice Creams
Jeni's and Dolly Parton Created an Ice Cream Treat Together
20
Outdoor Hybrid-Curling Activities
stackt market Offers Crokicurl for Safe, Outdoor Fun
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Antihero-Themed Streetwear Capsules
Marvel and Brain Dead Join Forces Celebrating Wolverine
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Next-Gen Beauty Pageants
Revolution Beauty Created a Beauty Pageant for the Tiktok Generation
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Social Media-Based Investment Platforms
Buzz ETF Tracks Stocks Based on Social Media Relevance
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Musician-Joint Streetwear Designs
6LACK Designs a Chinatown Market Capsule for Design Freestyle
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Pop Star Champagne Bottles
Dom Pérignon & Lady Gaga Collaborated on Limited-Edition Bottles
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Pop Culture Candy Dispensers
The PEZ Dispensers Collection is Being Expanded by Hancocks
13
NFT Magazine Covers
Time Magazine Released Exclusive Covers Inspired by a 1966 Front Page
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Ultra-Hydrating Skin Tints
The Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint Achieves Light-to-Medium Coverage
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Virtual Tissue Rolls
Charmin Created Digital Assets in the Form of "Non-Fungible Toilet Paper"
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Movie-Inspired Messaging Apps
MUBI REMIX Lets Users Create Customized Video Messages from Films
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Kid-Friendly Curated Podcasts
Apple & Common Sense Media Created a Selection of Podcasts for Kids
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Activist-Honoring Sock Collaboration
Boosocki and Birds Aren't Real Launch New Sock Collection
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Action Star-Backed Tequilas
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson's Teremana Tequila is Available in Canada
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Lifestyle Brand Ghost Kitchens
Goop Kitchen is a Delivery Concept with Five Clean Menu Items
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Dating App Series Partnerships
Tinder Users Can Apply to Be the Next Love Island Contestant
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Social Media Women's Day Campaigns
TikTok and Shania Twain Debut #LetsGoGirls to Support Women
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AI-Integrated Appliance Ads
Beko's Connections Ad Taps Into the Power of AI Tech
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Artist-Supporting Virtual Platforms
Volume is a Livestreaming Platform Designed to Support Artists
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Priming Undereye Gel-Creams
Fenty Skin's Flash Nap Has an Instantly Refreshing Two-in-One Effect
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Plush-Inspired Sensorial Cosmetics
Ulta Beauty x Squishmallows is Full of Fun, Tactile Features
Superhero Lifestyle Collections
Disney Drops Brand Collabs for The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Collectible-Inspired Chocolate Creations
Godiva x Pop Mart Labubu Shares Co-Branded Flavors
Remixed Nail Polish Collections
The OPIcons Collection Reimagines Iconic Shades Like Funny Bunny
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Revived Nostalgic Bodycare
Bath & Body Works' Vault Collection Revives Fan-Favorite Fragrances
Sci-Fi Series Toothpastes
Stranger Things x Hismile Shares a Flavor Inspired by the Upside Down
Cosmic Gamer Ice Creams
Dippin' Dots Galaxy Pop Celebrates The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Beer-Infused Soup Lines
Campbell’s Chunky x Pabst Blue Ribbon Serve Up a Bold Soup Collaboration
Candy Salad Kits
1UP Candy's Mashups Candy Salad Kit Includes Sauces and Sour Powder
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Candy-Inspired Sodas
Candy Lips Recreates Childhood Flavors Without Artificial Sweeteners
4/20 Marketing Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop Limited Offer
Soda-Inspired Lip Balms
The Cocokind x Olipop Collab Introduces Flavored Ceramide Lip Blur Balms
Movie Brand Snack Collaborations
Feastables Launched Its Super Mario Galaxy Movie Branded Candy
Festive Film-Inspired Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee Elf Menu Will Arrive November 1
Pop Culture-Inspired Collectibles
Kinder Joy & Stranger Things Launch Funko Pop!® Collection
Ice Cream Beauty Pop-Ups
MERIT x Ruru Baked Hosted a Thematic Ice Cream Activation in Toronto
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Collectible Treat Pop-Ups
The KIND Frozen Bar Enticed Visitors with Free Snacks & Labubus
Vegetal Ice Cream Collections
The Farmer's Market Series by Salt & Straw Has Fresh-Picked Flavors
Movie-Themed Beverage Flavors
DRIPS by Pepsi Unveils Exclusive Wicked: For Good-Inspired Flavors
Soda-Inspired Jumbo Lip Balms
Space Camp Wellness x Olipop Created Clean, Nostalgic Lip Hydrators
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Playful Snack Collectables
The Once You Pop Mystery Box from Pringles Introduces Blind-Flavors
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Film Franchise Pizza Collaborations
Papa Johns and Disney Launched Its Toy Story 5 Personal Pizzas
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Summertime Baked Bean Collections
Limited-Edition Bush’s Baked Bean Flavors Include Rocket Pop
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Soda-Inspired Beauty Sets
The Tower 28 x poppi Fizz + Frost Holiday Duo Shares a Festive Color
Savory Toaster Pastries
Pop-Tarts and Red Lobster Dreamed Up Cheddar Bay Biscuits Pop-Tarts
Summertime Anime Ice Creams
The Latest Baskin-Robbins Japan Pokémon Range Arrives for Summer
Mysterious Sci-Fi Series Lollipops
The Chupa Chups x Stranger Things Lollipops are Arriving Soon
Pie-Inspired Ice Creams
The Summer Pie Series by Salt & Straw Shares Sweet & Savory Indulgences
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Wizard-Inspired Cake Mixes
New Betty Crocker Harry Potter Products are Coming in July
Texture-Packed Halloween Candies
The 2026 Mars Halloween Treats Deliver Novel Experiences
Floral Ice Cream Collections
The May Flowers Series by Salt & Straw Takes Cues from Blooms
Flavor Mashup Snacks
Mad Genius Snack Lab Makes Globally Inspired Bites for Gen Z & Millennials
Cinematic Superhero Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts and Marvel Studios Partnered for a New Product
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Limited-Edition Lemonade Sodas
poppi Debuts its Nostalgic poppi Lemonade Flavor for the Summer
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Soda-Inspired Skincare Collaborations
poppi and Bubble Skincare Partnered for Lip Products
Pop Culture-Themed Snack Branding
Fan Foods Co. and Poppowls Launch New Licensed Snack Capsule
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Gen Z-Targeted Snack Cakes
The Premier Foods Mr Kipling Range Introduced Five New Products
Romantic Reality Series Sodas
poppi Punch Pop x Love Island USA is Inspired by Fruit Punch
Nail Polish-Inspired Cupcakes
The Gourmet Grocery Collection Inspired Baked by Melissa and essie
Superhero Sparkling Beverage Branding
poppi and Sony Pictures Partnered to Celebrate Spider-Man
Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
LEGO® Spotlights Iconic Pop Culture Films and Series
Sensorial Beauty Pop-Ups
The Pinterest x NYX Gimme Gummy Bar Entices Gen Z with ASMR & More
Musical Cafe Drink Ranges
The Pop & Bottle Wicked: For Good Range is Arriving with a Contest
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
Mocktail-Inspired Prebiotic Sodas
poppi Shirley Temple is Arriving for the New Year
Experimental Beverage Pop-Ups
Nespresso's The Recipe Remix Shares Unusual Flavor Combos
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Nostalgic Confectionery-Inspired Beverage Flavors
Candy Can Debuts Its Latest Flavor Ice Pop
Y2K-Themed Sparkling Water Campaigns
bubly Drops a 2000's Spot and its 'Melted Ice Pop Kit'
Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups
göt2b is Helping Gen Z & Millennials Celebrate Their Waves & Coils
Witchy Ready-to-Bake Cookies
Wicked-Inspired Pillsbury Shape Cookies Take After Iconic Headwear
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Skincare-Inspired Dessert Pop-Ups
La Mer & Chef Neil Perry Launched a Retro Ice Cream Pop-Up
Spring Skincare Sampling Boxes
The NewBeauty Spring 2026 TestTube Box is Curated
Movie Night Beverages
DRIPS by PEPSI® Arrives at Regal Theatres Across the U.S.
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Feel-Good Kombucha Pop-Ups
Lipton Ice Tea's Komboomcha Box Shared the Joy of Dance & Music
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Summer Snacking Retailer Ranges
ALDI August Finds Embrace LTOs, Protein and Snack Culture
Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear
BAPE Introduces its Connect with People Collection
Festive Popcorn Flavors
Snax-Sational Unveiled Limited-Edition Holiday Popcorn
Nostalgic Restaurant Ice Creams
Jeni's Ice Cream Spring Collection is Arriving with Three Flavors
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Globally-Inspired Frozen Treat Promotions
The Carvel Passport to Flavor Promotion is Tasty
Icy Popping Beverages
Tim Hortons' Poppin' Frozen Quenchers are Cooling, Fruity and Sensorial
Globally Inspired Mashup Recipes
The TUMS Food Match Cup Fuses Fandom, Food and Heartburn Relief
Internet-Inspired Sprinkle Doughnuts
Pinbox's New Dot Cake Doughnut Takes on a Viral Trend
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Nostalgic Beverage Lineups
Dutch Bros Debuts Three Beverages to Impart a Sense of Nostalgia
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Halloween Blind Boxes
Pop Mart Unveils New Halloween-Themed Blind Boxes Starring Fan-Favorite IPs
Basketball Film-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts Space Jam-Inspired Menu Bundle & Recipes
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
Regency Series Ice Creams
The Jeni's x Bridgerton Ice Creams Will Release in Two Batches
Flavored Pop Culture Coffees
The Java Factory Throwback Collection Features Nostalgic Flavors
Whimsically Festive Menus
Betty Buzz/Betty Booze & Serendipity3 Debut Limited-Edition Holiday Menu
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Cinematic Sci-Fi QSR Meals
The Burger King Star Wars Menu Features Food and Merch
Streaming Series Food Ranges
Waitrose and Disney+ Partnered for an Exclusive Rivals Range
Regional Culinary Identity-Inspired Menus
Culver's Reveals a "Forward-Looking Menu Strategy"
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Posh Branded Baking Products
The General Mills x Bridgerton Range Celebrates the Streaming Series
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Blind Box Fashion Collaborations
Cider Teams Up with POP MART to Unveil a New Collaboration
Viral Bakery Reinventions
Sainsbury's Launches Dipped Croissants Inspired by Social Pastry Trends
Themed Sci-Fi Frozen Pizzas
Palermo Villa Stranger Things Pizza Comes in Four Flavors
Spring-Inspired Nail Polish Kits
Beetles Gel Polish Debuts Its Taste of Spring 2026 Collection
Spring Season Branding Activations
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is Running a Giveaway
Beaded Ice Cream Pints
Dippin’ Dots Multi-Packs are Coming to Grocery Stores Nationwide
Influencer-Backed Ice Cream Campaigns
Tillamook and Tefi Pessoa Debuted The Real Scoop Newsstand
Filmic Frozen Yogurt Flavors
Yogurtland and Back to the Future Partnered for a New Flavor
Spicy Spread Campaigns
Philadelphia Mexican Style Launched with Creator-Led Marketing
Rewarding Mochi Campaigns
Little Moons' Summer Campaign Taps into Sweet Treat Culture
Indulgent Springtime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee ‘Licious Lineup is Arriving Soon
Limited-Time Frozen Yogurt Flavors
Yogurtland Embraces Toy Story 5 for Inspiration
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Instant Commerce Dessert Drops
Gopuff Launches Selena Gomez’s Exclusive Ice Cream Bars
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Cream-Topped Craft Sodas
The New PJ’s Coffee Summer Craft Sodas are Personality-Packed
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
Ice Pop Popularity Campaigns
The Popsicle Flavor Feud Campaign Encourages Consumers to Weigh in
Icy Cartoon Movie Refreshments
ICEE and Smurfs Partnered to Celebrate the New Movie and Summer
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
The Roku Roklue Pop Culture Trivia Game Covers Movies and TV
Remixed Summertime Bakery Menus
The Latest Cornish Bakery Menu Includes Food and Drink
Convenience Retailer Microdramas
Pop to Co-Op Celebrates Last-Minute Plans and Spontaneity
Streaming-Inspired Toy Lines
Moose Toys Expands Netflix Stories Into Toy Collections
Seasonal Marshmallow Slushy Releases
ICEE And PEEPS Relaunch the PEEPS Marshmallow-Flavored ICEE
Viral Egg Tasting Menus
Sweet, Savory and Surprising Egg Flights are Taking Off on TikTok
Sci-Fi-Themed Doughnut Lineups
Pinkbox Doughnuts is Celebrating May the 4th Be with You Day
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Limited-Edition Holiday Dessert Lineups
SusieCakes Announces Easter And Passover Collection
Collaboration Festive Desserts
Ring Pop and Serendipity 3 Partnered for a Sweet Promotion
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection