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The Best AI Video Trends Right Now

Zombie Love Story

Updated October 21, 2026. A short list of the AI video trends worth your attention this month, with an honest note on whether each one is still climbing.

Make it yourselfZombie Love StoryOne of you turns, the other cannot let goTry it

How we pick

We look at a trend as a recipe. It is worth listing when it passes four checks:

  1. It is still being posted this week, not just a month ago.
  2. A person in the clip can be swapped for you, so your photo is the only ingredient.
  3. The story is fixed, which means the clip looks like the trend and not like a random AI video.
  4. It is fine to post: adults who agreed to appear, no public figures, nothing meant to frighten or mislead.

A trend that fails the second or fourth check does not make the list, however popular it is.

Peaking now

### Zombie love story

One person turns into a zombie, the other cannot go through with it, and the clip ends on a hug that cuts to a happy memory. It needs two photos, runs about twelve seconds and is gentle enough for couples, friends and pets. You can make it on this site: pick it from the all trends page and upload your photos. See our step-by-step guide to the zombie trend for the details.

Seasonal

### Ghost filter prank

A pale figure shows up in a photo or video where there should be nobody, and the prank is sending it to someone and watching them react. It comes back every October and fades after Halloween. It is not on this site yet. If you try it anywhere, keep it to adults who will laugh about it afterwards, and read our guide to how the prank works.

Cooling down

Several names were everywhere in early October and have already lost steam: Bulin 47, Cheba Man, Gas Station Dance, Single Ladies with a dog and Storm II. A trend usually peaks within a few days of going viral and then drops quickly. We do not make these, and a clip posted now will mostly look late.

How to tell if a trend still has legs

  • Search the trend name in TikTok and sort by newest. If the newest posts are from this week, it is alive.
  • Check whether the view counts on recent posts are close to those on the first ones. Falling numbers mean the peak has passed.
  • Look at whether people are still asking where to make it. That question is the clearest sign of demand.
  • If you can only find posts from more than two weeks ago, skip it.

How to make one and post it

  1. Pick a trend you can actually make from the all trends page.
  2. Upload a clear, front-facing photo of an adult who agreed to be in it.
  3. Download the MP4, upload it, and switch on the AI label. Our guide to posting AI videos shows where it is on each app.

FAQ

What is the best AI video trend right now?

Right now, the zombie love story is the one you can make here. It is easy to follow, works for couples, friends and pets, and fits the vertical format of TikTok, Reels and Shorts.

How often does this list change?

We refresh it once a month and move trends that have faded to the cooling down section.

How long does an AI video trend last?

Most last from a few days to a few weeks. Seasonal ones come back each year around the same date.

Can I request a trend?

Trends we add depend on whether a person in the clip can be swapped for you, and whether it is safe to post. If you have one in mind, email support@trendvideomaker.com.

Do I need to label these videos?

Yes. TikTok, Instagram and YouTube all expect AI-made video of realistic people to be labelled.