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
36
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
14
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
12
Ultra-Hydrating Skin Tints
The Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint Achieves Light-to-Medium Coverage
11
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
6
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
3
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'
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
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Sauce-Inspired Sodas
Olipop and Hidden Valley Created a Savory Four-Pack for April Fool's Day
Nostalgic Toy-Film-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Partners with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story
Candy-Inspired Sodas
Candy Lips Recreates Childhood Flavors Without Artificial Sweeteners
Easter-Themed Movie Snack Kits
The New Haribo Movie Night Snack Kits are Arriving for Spring
Soda-Inspired Lip Balms
The Cocokind x Olipop Collab Introduces Flavored Ceramide Lip Blur Balms
Festive Film-Inspired Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee Elf Menu Will Arrive November 1
Iconic Cartoon Meal Kits
Home Chef x SpongeBob SquarePants Boasts Bikini-Bottom-Inspired Meals
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
4/20 Marketing Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop Limited Offer
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
Whimsical Movie-Themed Cookies
The Keebler Wicked Treats Celebrate the Upcoming Movie
Movie-Themed Beverage Flavors
DRIPS by Pepsi Unveils Exclusive Wicked: For Good-Inspired Flavors
Indian-Inspired Boba Beverages
Tim Hortons India's Summer Poppers Blend Boba with Local Flavors
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
Humorous Indian-Flavored Ice Creams
Deep Indian Kitchen Embarked on an April Fools’ Day Launch
Functional Effervescent Refreshments
Bloom Pop Will Arrive in Five Flavors
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
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
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
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Soda-Inspired Skincare Collaborations
poppi and Bubble Skincare Partnered for Lip Products
Nostalgic Restaurant Ice Creams
Jeni's Ice Cream Spring Collection is Arriving with Three Flavors
Signature Soda Merchandise Collections
poppi Launches a Limited-Edition Alpine Blast Inspired Line
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Summer-Inspired Japanese Snack Collections
TokyoTreat Minimart Has Launched a Special Summer Line
Nail Polish-Inspired Cupcakes
The Gourmet Grocery Collection Inspired Baked by Melissa and essie
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
Virally Inspired Cooking Products
TikTok Influenced Waitrose's Newest Cooks’ Ingredients Additions
Musical Cafe Drink Ranges
The Pop & Bottle Wicked: For Good Range is Arriving with a Contest
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
4/20-Inspired Pizza Promotions
Pizza Pizza Relaunches its Iconic Pizza Pre-Rolls for 4/20
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
Indulgent Beauty Pop-Ups
Ole Henriksen is Celebrating Its Pout Preserve Lip Treatment at Vnilla
Cookie-Inspired Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts x Girl Scouts Toaster Pastries Come in Two Flavors
Mocktail-Inspired Prebiotic Sodas
poppi Shirley Temple is Arriving for the New Year
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
Experimental Beverage Pop-Ups
Nespresso's The Recipe Remix Shares Unusual Flavor Combos
Easter-Themed Kitchen Collections
The Dash X PEEPS® Brand Capsule is Incredibly Adorable
Mix-and-Match Candies
Juicy Drop MashUps Feature Sour Crunchy Candies for Wrapping in Sweet Sheets
Cocktail-Flavored Popcorn Snacks
The PopWorks x Malibu Snack Has a Pina Colada Flavor
Football-Themed Sour Candies
Sour Patch Kids MVP Top Picks Mix Combines Multiple Products
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
Food Influencer-Inspired Miniature Collectibles
MGA Entertainmen Partners with Kate Norkeliunas
Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear
BAPE Introduces its Connect with People Collection
Cinema-Inspired Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme x Hulu Donuts Pay Homage to Movie Snacks
Festive Popcorn Flavors
Snax-Sational Unveiled Limited-Edition Holiday Popcorn
Frozen Toaster Pastry Sandwiches
The Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwiches Come in Four Flavors
Jellybean-Infused Popcorn Snacks
The Popcorn kitchen Jelly Beans Popcorn Kit is Nostalgic
Pig-Themed Popcorn Snacks
Popcorn Kitchen's Peter Pigs Pairs Gourmet Popcorn and Candies
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Y2K Mall Pop-Ups
Vita Coco's Nostalgia Mall Pop-Up Revives 2000s Mall Culture
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
Streaming Series Food Ranges
Waitrose and Disney+ Partnered for an Exclusive Rivals Range
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Globally Inspired Ice Creams
New easyJet & easyJet holidays Destinations Inspired "Jet-Lato"
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
Seasonally Inspired Snack Cookies
The Latest Fancypants Cookies Come in New Flavors for Springtime
Elevated Americana Ice Creams
The Cookbook Series by Salt & Straw Remixes Classic Flavors
Cherry CPG Collections
Kroger's Private Selection Cherry Harvest Shares a Sought-After Flavor
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
Blind Box Easter Treats
These New Sophiepops & Gumdrops Easter Products are Extra-Sweet
Regency Series Ice Creams
The Jeni's x Bridgerton Ice Creams Will Release in Two Batches
Viral Flavor Frozen Yogurts
The Yogurtland Spring Menu Includes Two New Flavors
On-Pack Popcorn Streaming Promotions
Butterkist and Paramount+ Partnered to Offer Free Streaming
Munchies-Satisfying Donuts
Voodoo Doughnut 4/20 Treats Celebrate the Cannabis Event
Whimsically Festive Menus
Betty Buzz/Betty Booze & Serendipity3 Debut Limited-Edition Holiday Menu
Regional Culinary Identity-Inspired Menus
Culver's Reveals a "Forward-Looking Menu Strategy"
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Handcrafted Springtime Baked Goods
The Paris Baguette Easter Menu Features Four Treats
Pie-Inspired Ice Creams
The Perry's Ice Cream Pie Ice Creams Come in Two Flavors
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
Cinematic Sci-Fi QSR Meals
The Burger King Star Wars Menu Features Food and Merch
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
Comprehensive Modern Kitchen Collections
Pampered Chef Has Introduced Its Spring 2025 Collection
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
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
Minty Marshmallow Snacks
Peppermint ‘Mallow Poppers Put a Festive Twist on a Classic Treat
Themed Sci-Fi Frozen Pizzas
Palermo Villa Stranger Things Pizza Comes in Four Flavors
Nostalgic Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Snacks
Pop Secret Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Comes in Three 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
Filmic Frozen Yogurt Flavors
Yogurtland and Back to the Future Partnered for a New Flavor
Collaborative Digital Cooking Series
Pinterest x Taste of Home Partner for a Video Series
Ghost Show-Themed Coffees
Pop Culture Coffee Unveils a New Ghostbusters Collaboration
Rewarding Mochi Campaigns
Little Moons' Summer Campaign Taps into Sweet Treat Culture
Indulgent Springtime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee ‘Licious Lineup is Arriving Soon
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
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
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
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