These 20 Pop Culture Halloween Costumes Are Going To Take Over The 2026 Spooky Season!
Whether you’re chronically online or just obsessed with all things pop culture, Halloween is your holiday to go all out. If you haven’t thought about your costume yet, you’re in the right place! Here’s 20 pop culture Halloween costume ideas inspired by this year's biggest pop culture moments.
Obsession
Curry Barker’s Obsession was a big hit for horror fans and the Internet went crazy for Inde Navarette as Nikki. Party goers can recreate the Nikki party scene outfit with black leather shorts, tall black boots, the Nikki frown, and the iconic red zebra print halter top available on Princess Polly’s website.
Adéla’s “Swaggerina” Concert Outfit
The baddest girls this Halloween are Adéla fans! The artist's breakout single “Ain’t In LA” has us on a chokehold as she sings about celebrating smaller cities while challenging the status quo of making it in Hollywood. With her iconic hot pink hair, she wears her pointe shoes, snapback, a tutu, mini shorts, and crop top during her concert performances.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Grass Costume
Bad Bunny’s 13-minute Super Bowl performance became the fourth most watched halftime show in U.S. history and rightfully so! Seen throughout his set, bundles of tall grass bushes were revealed to have people inside to move across the field. This DIY costume will be a hilarious throwback for sports fans and also serve as Puerto Rican representation.
KATSEYE’s “Boyseye” Outfit
KATSEYE had one hell of a year with major performances, awards, and releasing their third EP titled Wild. Their single “Animal” popped off and the music video saw the five members dressed as boy versions of themselves for a segment. Grab your bestest friends, some oversized suits, and bob wigs to transform into “Boyseye.”
Punch The Monkey
Sometimes the best Halloween costumes come from the Internet's most unexpected celebrities. Earlier this year, we met the adorable baby monkey Punch at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. He went viral online for clinging onto his orangutan plush from IKEA after experiencing bullying from older monkeys.
Mr. Whatsit
Stranger Things season 5 gave us a closing story for our fellow Hawkins characters at the end of last year. However, the fandom is as strong as ever so why not have some fun this season and dress up as the mysterious Mr. Whatsit. With a full brown suit, hat, glasses, pocket watch, and an eerily charming smile, spook your friends into taking a dip into your mind.
Alysa Liu’s Olympic Looks
The 2026 Olympics gave us the gift of watching women’s figure skating absolutely kill it on the ice. One of the best moments came from Alysa Liu’s disco glam routine to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park.” Her technique and performance led to her taking home gold for the USA all while wearing a beautiful gold dress. Liiu’s viral routine outfit to Zara Larsson’s “Stateside” at the Olympic gala would also be a fun costume for fans!
Michael Jackson
“Thriller,” “Bad,” “Smooth Criminal.” Michael Jackson’s legacy forever lives on and arguably might become the king of Halloween after the success of the Michael biopic. With so many eras and looks to choose from, pick your favorite, get the rhinestones hot and ready, and practice your moonwalk for this season!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Dolly Parton Homage Costumes
Along with commemorating legends, two costumes that could be heartfelt homages this year would be country icon Dolly Parton and Tim Curry’s character in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. So whether you want to tease out some big blonde hair or wear a scandalous goth outfit, these iconic looks are sure to turn heads and pay tribute.
Olivia Rodrigo in “The Cure” Music Video
Become unraveled this Halloween with an Olivia Rodrigo nurse costume inspired by what she wore in “The Cure” music video. Get a pastel pink nurse dress, a matching hat, and some red strings to fully embody the vibe of the video.
I Love Boosters
Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters introduced us to a group of fashion loving shoplifters and their outfits were some of the most memorable moments. If you’re into bright colors and eclectic Harajuku styles, grab some friends, and dress as the Velvet Gang in their maximalist, colorful outfits.
Elle Woods
Earlier this year, we got the backstory to our favorite pink lawyer Elle Woods with the prequel Elle. Portrayed by Lexi Minetree, Elle navigates the highs and lows of high school while serving looks every chance she gets including a grunge makeover when she attempts to fit in.
Off Campus
Between bubbling romance and drama, Off Campus reminded us that Jennifer Lopez’s 2000 Versace dress is just as viral as ever. When Allie Hayes recreated the look for a party in the series, the Internet was gagged all over again. Dance the night away wearing the iconic dress that you can find at Spirit Halloween.
Poppy Wright and Alex Nilsen
Poppy and Alex from People We Meet On Vacation might be complicated, but your costume this year doesn’t have to be! An adorable couple costume can come from the moment these two lovebirds pretend to be newlyweds. While Poppy wears a short blue bob, icy makeup, blue pants, a silver top, and a pink cowgirl hat, Alex sports a classic white t-shirt, jeans, a brown flannel, and a silver cowboy hat.
Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov
We’re a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers trope and Heated Rivalry gave us just that. Grab your best friend or partner to emulate Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov this spooky season with their respective hockey jerseys or re-create their viral club moment to the tune of Harrison’s remix of “All The Things She Said.”
Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch
The biggest betrayal of reality TV since Scandoval? The season four finale of The Traitors where Rob Rausch reveals himself as a traitor to Maura Higgins! The dramatic moment deserves to be immortalized this holiday so channel Maura in her glam black latex outfit and Rob’s white tank and blue overalls.
Forbidden Fruits
Looking for a group costume? Take some inspiration from the ladies of Forbidden Fruits. Plenty of their outfits can be pulled off for Halloween from their witchy vibes to fashion forward two-piece sets.
The Empire State Building Couple
Not every couple's costume needs to be a fictional romance! On July 1, two experienced daredevils, Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau, climbed to the top of the Empire State Building that shocked news outlets. Dressed in all black clothing and masks, the two held a banner and a surprise proposal. They also have their own documentary titled Skywalkers available on Netflix!
The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping
With Panem back in the pop culture conversation, there’s so many characters from The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping to embrace this Halloween. From the eerie plastic look of Drusilla Sickle to Lenore Dove’s muted fashion, unique handmade costumes are so in. Extra points for making the Covey proud!
Peppa Pig vs. Clairo
Niche Internet lore fans, I present to you: Peppa Pig vs Clairo. Back in July, music outlet Pitchfork posted a video of Peppa Pig dancing, whistling, and rating pop stars. When it came time to give her opinion on Clairo, she replied, “I don’t know her.” The feud led to some playful tweets from Charli XCX and Pinkpantheress.
