Internet memes introduced in 2025

Squid Game (Korean: 오징어 게임) is a South Korean dystopian survival thriller action television series created, written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. The series revolves around a secret contest where 456 players, all of whom are in deep financial hardship, risk their lives to play a series of deadly children's games for the chance to win a ₩45.6 billion (US$39.86 million) prize. The series' title draws from ojingeo ("squid"), a Korean children's game. Lee Jung-jae, who portrays series protagonist Seong Gi-hun, leads an ensemble cast.

A Minecraft Movie is a 2025 fantasy adventure comedy film based on the 2011 video game Minecraft by Mojang Studios. It was directed by Jared Hess and written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and Chris Galletta, from a story by Allison Schroeder, Bowman, and Palmer. The film stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen. In the film, four misfits are pulled through a portal into a cubic world that thrives on imagination, having no choice but to master the world while embarking on a quest with an expert crafter named Steve.

Smurfs is an upcoming live-action animated musical fantasy comedy film based on The Smurfs comic book series created by the Belgian comics artist Peyo. A reboot of The Smurfs film series, it is directed by Chris Miller and co-directed by Matt Landon, from a screenplay written by Pam Brady. The film stars Rihanna (who also produces the movie) as the voice of Smurfette, alongside an ensemble cast including James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak (in a dual role), Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman.

"Let Me Know" is a single by American recording artist Tamar Braxton featuring American rapper Future. The song was released on October 7, 2014. Three months after the release, the song reached number 5 on the Urban AC Radio chart and number 10 on R&B/Hip Hop Airplay chart. The song samples "(At Your Best) You Are Love" by the late singer Aaliyah.

Night of the Living Carrots (also known as Monsters vs. Aliens: Night of the Living Carrots) is a 2011 American animated short film produced by DreamWorks Animation and based on the film Monsters vs. Aliens. A sequel to the 2009 short, Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space, the short follows the monster team (minus Ginormica and Insectosaurus) taking on a mutated carrot army that can mind control others. Dr. Cockroach determines that the only way to defeat them and free their victims is for B.O.B. to eat all of the carrots, which ultimately stops the invasion.

"The Griffin Family History" (also known as "Untitled Griffin Family History") is the 27th episode of the fourth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy and the 77th episode overall. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on May 14, 2006. The episode begins after robbers break into the Griffin family home, prompting the family to flee to safety in their panic room. Trapped with no way out, Peter decides to pass the time by telling his family the story of the Griffin family history, narrating a chain of events that describes their equally exotic and dysfunctional ancestry.

"Again" is the fourth single by American rapper Fetty Wap from his self-titled debut album. It peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Trap Queen" is the debut single by American rapper Fetty Wap from his self-titled debut album (2015). Following its online premiere in March 2014, it was released independently on April 22, 2014 before being re-released in conjunction with 300 Entertainment on December 15, 2014. The song was well received by critics who praised the vocals and production for being cheery and infectious.

"Tweaker" is the debut single by American basketball player and rapper LiAngelo Ball under the stage names Gelo and G3. Produced by Kunica and Glockie Cheez, the song was released on January 3, 2025, after which it immediately gained traction online and became his breakout hit. A remix of the song featuring American rapper Lil Wayne was released on February 7, 2025.

"Anxiety" is a song by American rapper Doechii, who originally released it to YouTube on November 10, 2019. The song was re-recorded in 2025 after gaining traction on social media platforms and was released to streaming platforms on March 4, 2025, through Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records. "Anxiety" prominently samples the 2011 song "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra.