Social Media Embraces '2026 Is The New 2016' Nostalgia Trend with Celebrity Throwbacks

As 2026 begins, a viral social media trend dubbed "2026 is the new 2016" has emerged, with users and celebrities sharing throwback photos and memories from 2016. This nostalgia wave revives the fashion, aesthetics, and pop culture of that year, reflecting on a simpler pre-pandemic era. Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Sonam Kapoor, along with global celebrities, have participated, posting personal moments and celebrating milestones from a decade ago.