As the days grow longer and sunlight stretches into the evening, Instagram is officially shifting into summer mode. But this isn’t just about beaches and swimsuits, it’s about how a new season brings fresh energy to the way creators interpret the world around them. May’s trends on Instagram mix seasonal optimism with sharp social commentary, pop culture remixing, and a surprising amount of gaming-generated surrealism.
Summer is calling
While temperatures rise, so does the internet’s signature brand of sarcasm and joy. May saw creators leaning into “early summer delusion” content, think perfectly lit beach shots paired with chaotic captions like “Mentally I’m here, physically I’m in a budget meeting.”
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‘Joy of spring’
One of the more unexpected May trends on Instagram is the surge of “war animation explainers”-short Reels created using gaming engines like Unreal Engine or Arma 3 to simulate military units, drone routes, and battlefield logistics.
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The Pope trend
AI-generated content is having a major political moment. Inspired by the latest ChatGPT update, creators are reimagining global politics as Studio Ghibli-style animated stories.
From soft, watercolor-like visuals of world leaders to reinterpreted speeches with ethereal soundtracks, this trend blends artistry and political commentary in mesmerizing ways.
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