Since ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, humans have expressed themselves visually. Nowadays, emojis represent a modern visual language, and they’re crucial in our digital communications. The Unicode Consortium, which oversees emoji standards, recently announced the upcoming release of Unicode 17.0 in September 2025, introducing nine new emojis this fall.
These emojis may take some time before they appear on most mobile devices, likely rolling out widely by early 2026. Here’s a sneak peek of the new symbols we can expect.
Landslide
This emoji captures the dramatic essence of a landslide, reflecting powerful geological phenomena. It might be handy for conveying warnings or describing sudden events.
A Distorted Face
An emoji featuring a very expressive, perhaps confused face. It seems to embody a range of emotions—doubt, bewilderment, maybe even sheer overwhelm. You could say it looks like it’s about to burst, reflecting moments when words just can’t do justice.
Hairy Creature
Inspired by mythical Cryptids, this emoji adds an air of mystery to our conversations without referencing specific regions. It’s perfect for those moments that invoke the intrigue of wild forests.
Treasure Chest
This emoji is a celebration of discovery and reward—think of it as a nod to hidden gems and unexpected finds.
Orca
Reflecting popularity in search trends, the orca emoji joins the animal emoji family. These striking black-and-white whales have caught the public’s imagination alongside elephants.
Trombone
With its iconic sound of “WOMP, WOMP, WOMP,” the trombone emoji captures the jazzy spirit and playful air of musical life, making it the perfect representation of fun and mischief.
Fighting the Clouds
This playful emoji conjures images of cartoonish dust storms, symbolizing quarrels or heated discussions. It adds a light-hearted touch to lively conversations.
Apple Core
Representing the wasted remnants of fruits, this emoji conveys issues of wastefulness or perhaps the heart of a matter that’s not quite right.
Ballet Dancer
This new addition showcases a ballerina in her grace, available in several skin tones, celebrating the artistry and diversity of dancers worldwide.
Final Thoughts
Emojis are constantly evolving and reshaping online communication. These new symbols offer fresh ways to express our feelings and ideas. What new emojis are you hoping to see next? Feel free to share your thoughts.
