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The 2026 Gen Z Ranking Report

Gen Z’s top 10 favorite TV shows, games, celebrities, social platforms, and more

What brands, TV shows, games, celebs, and platforms are winning with Gen Z? YPulse asks teens and young adults these things each year, allowing them to name their favorites without any limitations. Every time, we get hundreds of unique responses, so ending up at the top of a ranking for these answers means a brand has real reach with Gen Z. To learn what sticks in Gen Z’s mind, and why, we pulled together their self-named top 10s across industries—media / entertainment, influencers / celebs, retail and food—giving insight on how brands can learn from each.

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  • Which celebrities, content creators, and athletes have Gen Z’s attention
  • The top places they buy clothing, their favorite toys, and luxury brands they aspire to own
  • Their favorites from beauty/skincare brands to fast food to TV shows and video games

Report length: 57 pages, North America report is based on surveys of 1500 13-39-year-olds in the U.S. and Canada. Western Europe report is based on surveys of 2500 13-39-year-olds in the U.K., Italy, Spain, France, and Germany

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