While there are more than enough timeless Halloween outfits, 2024 has produced some more specific costume ideas from movies, TV and other pop culture. Each year, the most popular Halloween costumes reflect cultural trends from the year. For example, 2023 saw plenty of Barbies, Oppenheimers and some couple’s costumes based on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. It’s a safe bet that 2024’s most popular costumes will also draw from the year’s culture. Movies likeBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, Inside Out 2andChallengerscould provide plenty of costume inspiration.
Fortunately, some of these costumes require relatively little effort, meaning that it isn’t too late to create a fun costume that still feels relevant and timely. Whether it’s a couple’s costume, a group costume or a solo costume, the landscape of pop culture in 2024 provides plenty of viable options for people still in need. Aside from movies and TV shows, there have also been musicians and internet memes that have colored 2024, and it’s likely to see many of these influences reflected in the most popular costumes this Halloween.
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25Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The Beetlejuice Sequel Provides Plenty Of Costume Inspiration
The originalBeetlejuicemovie provides plenty of workable ideas for Halloween costumes, as do many other Tim Burton movies.Beetlejuice Beetlejuiceadds some more interesting outfitsto draw inspiration from. While Betelgeuse’s black-and-white striped suit remains the most recognizable costume on show, Delores' black wedding dress and Bob’s yellow suit are just as eye-catching.Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’s array of stylish outfits means that the movie has something for everyone, and it can work as a group costume or a couples costume too. Expect to see plenty ofBeetlejuicereferences this Halloween.
24Galinda & Elphaba
Wicked Has Some Great Costume Potential Even Though It Hasn’t Been Released Yet
Wickedwon’t be released until November, but hype has been building for the Broadway musical adaptation all throughout 2024. It’s taken over two decades forWickedto make its way to the big screen, but it has a strong cast with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the two lead roles.Wickedis poised for a huge box office return, and it’s already a strong choice for a Halloween costume.Galinda and Elphaba could be a good costume for two women, and the contrast between darkness and light means that it could be 2024’s version of Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair.Either witch could work as a costume without the other.
23Wallace & Gromit
Wallace And Gromit Are Returning For Another Feature-Length Movie
Wickedisn’t the only upcoming movie that could make for a great Halloween costume. British claymation icons Wallace and Gromit are returning to the big screen in January forWallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.A Wallace costume requires some green knitwear and a red tie, with cheese and crackers as an optional bonus. Adding Gromit could make a good costume for two people. DedicatedWallace and Gromitfans will be excited for the return of the thieving penguin Feathers McGraw, who first appeared inThe Wrong Trousers.Feathers could be a good costume for a third member of the party, but he could also be a fun bottle-shaped prop.
22Deadpool & Wolverine
The Deadpool Variants Provide Costume Ideas For Anyone
As the biggest superhero movie of the year,Deapool and Wolverinewill inspire plenty of Halloween costumes. The two title characters are a ready-made costume idea for two, but the dozens ofDeadpool variants inDeadpool and Wolverinemean that people can mix-and-match a bit more. The Deadpool Corps could be a big group costume, andLady Deadpool seems like an obvious choice for female fans of the franchise. Even though it’s an R-rated comedy,Deadpool & Wolverinealso has appeal as a family costume, with Kidpool and even Dogpool making fun additions.
21Dr. Doom
Robert Downey Jr.’s Return To The MCU Is Reviving A Classic Villain
Other than the success ofDeadpool & Wolverine,the big MCU news from 2024 has beenRobert Downey Jr.’s return to the franchise as Dr. Doom. This means that one of Marvel’s most iconic villains is back in the zeitgeist, and he would be a good choice for a Halloween costume.While the exact design of the MCU’s new Dr. Doom hasn’t been revealed yet, the comic books and older movies provide enough inspiration.The metal mask and green cape are the two most essential elements to any good Dr. Doom costume.
20Bella Baxter
Emma Stone’s Oscar-Winning Role Is Full Of Steampunk Style
Emma Stone won her second Oscar for her performance in Yorgos Lanthimos’Poor Things.She plays Bella Baxter, a woman who grows up quickly after having a child’s brain transplanted into her skull. Bella is an eye-catching character from the beginning, especially because of her unique fashion. In Lanthimos' strange steampunk world, characters tend to dress with modern sci-fi variations on old Victorian clothing trends.A good Bella Baxter costume needs a long black wig and some puffy sleeves, butBella has many differentPoor Thingsoutfitsto choose from.
19Longlegs
Nicolas Cage’s Serial Killer Character Is One Of 2024’s Horror Icons
Longlegshas been one of the biggest horror hits of 2024, making over $100 million at the box office with a budget of less than $10 million.Nicolas Cage’s supernatural serial killer provides a great Halloween costume for horror fans. All that’s needed is a shaggy white wig and some pale makeup. For a creepy couples costume, one partner could dress as Lee Harker, the FBI agent trying to put an end to the demonic killings. This is even simpler, since the only vital accessories are a white blouse and a lanyard to mimic her FBI credentials.
18Art The Clown
The Terrifier Franchise Keeps Growing
Terrifier 3’s box office returnsalready look outstanding, which builds on the success of the previous two movies. TheTerrifierfranchise proves that there is still a big audience for low-budget slashers. With Art the Clown, the franchise has also created one of the most recognizable horror characters of recent years. Any Art the Clown costume is sure to be, well, terrifying.Fans of the franchise might opt for his Santa Claus outfit fromTerrifier 3,which subverts jolly old Saint Nick and turns him into a bloodthirsty killer. Art the Clown would be the kind of costume that allows people to go all-out.
17Raygun
Raygun Stole The Spotlight From Some Of The World’s Greatest Athletes
In summer 2024, the eyes of the world turned towards Paris for the Olympic Games. While the games offered one of the greatest Men’s 100m finals of all time, some incredible achievements from the U.S. gymnastics team and even a death-defying stunt from Tom Cruise, the breaking proved to be one of the most eye-catching events. Australian competitor Raygun confused the world with her unorthodox moves and her irrepressible sense of swagger.The good thing about a Raygun costume is that it suits any gender.The bad thing is that people will ask to see some breakdancing moves.
16Yusuf Dikeç
The Turkish Shooter Provided Another Olympic Highlight
Raygun wasn’t the only competitor the internet latched on to at the Olympic Games. Turkish sport shooter Yusuf Dikeç also won hearts all over the world with his no-nonsense approach. While most Olympic shooters use an array of high-tech gear to improve their aim, Dikeç stood out in Paris for his nonchalant style. Many people commented that Dikeç has the appearance of a contract killer. With one hand in his pocket, he simply pointed and shot, and he ended up taking home a silver medal.For a fun Olympic-themed couple’s costume, one partner could dress as Kim Ye-ji the South Korean shooter who also went viral.
