I can't completely say that the Labubu trend is over, because I bought a Labubu just last month. Ok, technically it was a "Lafufu" — a fake knockoff version that I got for $15 at a sidewalk stall on ...

A new investigation found some Labubu dolls contain cotton that is banned in the US because it comes from a region in China known for its forced-labor laws. The plush monster toys have enjoyed a ...

While Hollywood tries to figure out what to do with animation, the medium’s independent scene is apparently thriving on YouTube. A recent report from the company’s Trends and Culture team dug into the ...

When YouTube releases a trends report, it inevitably makes an argument about itself, and it will feel like PR. The company’s 2026 Animation Trends report is no exception, although it touches on trends ...

Maddy Buxton, Culture & Trends manager at YouTube, discusses how creators and digital animation on the platform are global, fan-driven, popular among young adults, and driving innovation and ...

From limited collabs to items that sparked entire trends, these are the items that captured the streetwear community’s attention over the past 365 days. The 10 Best Viral Moments of 2025, Ranked From ...

Pop Mart and Sony Pictures’ “Labubu” movie has officially unveiled the creative team that will bring the global phenomenon to the big screen. BAFTA-nominated director Paul King (“Wonka,” “Paddington”) ...

The dolls are coming to a theater near you. Over a year after Kasing Lung’s fuzzy line of Labubus went viral on social media, Pop Mart—the company who sells the popular toy—and Sony Pictures ...

Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment have made it official that a live-action Labubu movie is in the works based on the former’s The Monsters universe. As previously announced, Wonka and ...

The wildly popular Labubu doll is made by Chinese company Pop Mart and is part of "The Monsters" toy series. A live-action and CGI Labubu movie is in early development with Sony Pictures, with ...

It’s not a fever dream and it’s definitely not a joke: A Labubu movie is really happening. Honestly, we probably shouldn’t be surprised after the likes of ...

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