weirdly good halloween costumes

Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to find the perfect costume for you and your team. For kids, it’s all about getting them excited and having fun. For adults, the goal is to be creative, make them laugh, and avoid people asking, “Wait, who are you?”

What will be the best Halloween costume of 2024?

Halloween costumes are always heavily inspired by pop culture, and this year is no exception, with trick-or-treaters dressing up as characters from some of the year’s biggest movies and video games. Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, Superbad 4, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Fortniteand wicked The street is flooded.

You can’t go wrong with classic characters, pop stars or timeless Halloween horror costumes either. We’ve already found some great Wednesday Addams (remade and re-invented as a Netflix series starring Jenna Ortega), Taylor Swift, creepy clowns, zombies, slashers, aliens and vampire costumes.

Finally, there are always sweet, funny, and cute options for both young and old kids/adults (usually with a hint of irony). How about dressing up as a pickle for the 6th grade Halloween parade? There are so many fun choices in 2024!

Whether you're planning on making your own costume, accessorizing a store-bought one with the perfect few accessories, or just showing off a cool look from scratch, here are some of the most popular and fun costume ideas for Halloween.

Pop Culture Halloween Costumes

Adult Deadpool Costumes – Deadpool & Wolverine

Channel your inner anti-hero in this officially licensed Deadpool costume. Featuring a jumpsuit, mask, and gloves, you’ll be ready to dress up as the “Mercenary with a Mouth” this Halloween. The long-sleeved pullover style is made of a polyester-spandex blend to ensure comfort and action-ready style. If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll know this costume also makes a perfect group costume!

price: $50.00 from Spirit Halloween

DJKDJL Wolverine Jumpsuit Cosplay Costume

Looking for something cheap and easy Deadpool & Wolverine Looking for something for your kids? This easy-to-wear one-piece from Walmart features an iconic comic book-inspired look from Wolverine's movie. Includes free 30-day returns.

price: $20.52 at Walmart

Disguise Girls' Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2 Disgust Classic Costumes

Turn your little one into a disgusted person Inside Out 2 With this adorable costume! Includes dress, neck scarf, and wig, perfect for trick or treating, costume parties, or group looks. Made of 100% polyester for comfort and fun. Shoes sold separately.

price: $49.99 at Target

Adult Miss Argentina Dress Costume – Beetlejuice

“If I knew then what I know now, I wouldn’t have had that little accident!” Take on the role of the unforgettable beauty pageant princess in this original, officially licensed Miss Argentina costume. Beetlejuice. This set includes a sparkly red mini dress, red wig, sheer red cape, and “Miss Argentina” sash. Stockings and shoes sold separately. Don't forget to purchase the scar paint for that all-important wrist slash detail!

price: $59.99 at Spirit Halloween

Kids Balloon Jerry Minion Costume – Despicable Me 4

Let your child bring the fun of Minion to life with this inflatable Jerry costume. This fun costume features mesh windows for visibility and a back zipper closure, and instantly transforms into an adorable Minion. It comes with an attached battery-operated fan for easy inflating, making it perfect for Halloween parties or trick-or-treating. Made of 100% polyester. Shoes not included.

price: $44.99 at Party City

Women's Wednesday Adams Outfit

The Wednesday Addams costume for girls includes a high-waisted black A-line dress with a layered soft mesh skirt that captures the dark elegance of the Wednesday character. The package includes the dress, belt, necklace, calf socks, and wig. Available in five sizes up to 12 years old.

Price: $30.99 on Amazon

Adult Jack Skellington Costume – The Nightmare Before Christmas

Bring the King of Halloween Town to life with the officially licensed Jack Skellington Deluxe Costume. This set includes the jacket, pants, tie, gloves, and full mask to capture the iconic look. The nightmare before christmasMade from polyester, polyurethane and latex, this garment features long sleeves and a button fastening.

price: $129.99 at Spirit Halloween

funny halloween costumes

Adult Hot Dog Costume

Show up in style in this hilarious hot dog costume and let everyone know you’ve got the food covered. This hooded tunic is made from polyester and is available exclusively at Spirit Halloween. This one-size-fits-all costume is perfect for a good laugh. Pants, shirt, and shoes sold separately.

price: $36.99 at Spirit Halloween

Children's snake doll costume

Make everyone laugh this Halloween with this unexpected snake doll costume. This unique 3D costume features a controllable doll-like snake head, creating the illusion of snake attack.

price: $29.99 at Spirit Halloween

Orion Costume Hairy Cousin Adult Costume

Get creepy in this hilarious furry cousin costume (loosely based on Cousin It from Cousin It) The Addams Family — Perfect for Wednesday Addams). Includes a synthetic straw-like bodysuit with face and arm holes, hat and glasses. One size fits most, up to 46″ chest, 38″ waist. Costume measures 66″ from top to bottom.

price: $109.99 at Target

horror halloween costumes

Kids Scary Sea Creature Costumes

Transform your child into a scary sea creature with this scary sea creature costume. This set includes a full mask, jumpsuit, and gloves for the perfect spooky underwater look. It features long sleeves and a Velcro fastening and is made of polyester, spandex, and latex.

price: $39.99 at Spirit Halloween

Spooktacular Creations Clown Costume for Boys

Become the ultimate killer clown with this scary costume set. Includes latex mask, jumpsuit, shoulder straps, belt and collar. Available in small, medium or large for boys ages 12 and up.

price: $29.99 on Amazon (originally $39.99)

Spooktacular Creations Girl Grim Reaper Costume

The girls' Halloween Grim Reaper costume includes a dress, hooded cape, glow-in-the-dark gloves, tights, waist chain, and toy scythe. Made from 100% polyester, the unique glow-in-the-dark design provides an added touch.

price: $29.99 on Amazon (originally $41.99)

Halloween Accessories

MEICOLY SFX Makeup Kit

This SFX makeup kit contains everything you need for realistic special effects. It includes a double-ended spatula, 50g of scar wax, 30g of coagulated blood gel, 5ml of caster sealer, a stipple sponge, and 2.1oz of fake blood splatter (dark blood, not light blood). The flexible scar wax makes it easy to create effects such as burns, cuts, scars, and bites. The realistic blood splatter can be applied to the body or clothing for dripping or splashing effects. It can be easily cleaned with soap and water, but additional cleaning may be required as it uses food coloring for a more realistic look.

price: $15.98 on Amazon

2 Pairs Women's Solid Color Tights

Don’t forget the little extras to complete your Halloween costume. These tights from Amazon are super affordable and come in over 20 fun colors. We appreciate their comprehensive size range, and you’ll find sizes from small to 3X large plus.

price: $4.99 on Amazon (originally $9.99)

VCKOVCKO Natural Wavy Wig Air Bangs Light Green

Skip the Halloween store wigs this year. Complete your costume with a wide selection of affordable wigs from Amazon. This natural wave wig with air bangs is made of 100% high-quality synthetic fibers using a durable double machine weft, and is tangle- and shedding-free. Choose from 29 colors, including pastels, ombre shades, and natural hair tones.

price: $24.99 on Amazon

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