Looking back, 2022 was the year that bridged the gap between purely digital internet culture and mainstream entertainment. The lines became completely blurred: a viral video on a smartphone could resurrect a 40-year-old song, change fashion retail inventory overnight, or dictate what Hollywood executives greenlit for production.
The most influential videos of 2022 spanned from viral news moments to highly produced entertainment challenges:
In 2022, vertical short-form video solidified its status as the primary engine of global culture. It was no longer just a trend; it was the blueprint for how information and entertainment were distributed.