Halloween is fast approaching, and it’s time to pick the perfect costume for the spookiest day of the year! The 2024 Halloween costume lineup is heavily influenced by this year’s blockbuster films and viral pop culture moments.
Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween, shared, “Halloween is more than just a holiday. It’s about bringing imagination to life, and we can’t wait to see how fans incorporate these trends into their costumes this year.”
Movies Take Center Stage for Halloween Inspiration
Blockbuster films are leading the costume trends for 2024, with “Deadpool and Wolverine” sparking interest in characters like Lady Deadpool, which ranks as the No. 10 trending costume on Google.
The highly anticipated “Beetlejuice” sequel has also inspired several costume ideas. The character Bob the Shrinker, or “Shrunken Head Bob,” is the No. 1 searched costume of the year, according to Google Trends. Other popular choices from the movie include Dolores (No. 4), Lydia Deetz (No. 16), and Delia Deetz (No. 23).
Animated Favorites: “Inside Out” Returns
The emotional characters from “Inside Out 2” are making a strong comeback, with Google Trends ranking Envy (No. 6), Anger (No. 12), Disgust (No. 13), and Joy (No. 21) among the most popular choices.
Pop Culture Costumes Dominate
Pop culture moments and viral sensations are shaping Halloween costume choices this year. Breakdancer Rachel Gunn, also known as Raygun, became a hit at the Paris Olympics and is the No. 2 trending costume for 2024.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is also a major influence, with fans recreating her iconic “heart corset” look from recent concerts, landing her at No. 9 on Google’s top 10 list.
Other social media trends, like the “mob wife aesthetic” popularized on TikTok, continue to make waves.
Top-Searched Costumes of 2024 (Google Trends)
- Shrunken Head Bob (from “Beetlejuice”)
- Raygun (Olympics breakdancer)
- Catnap
- Dolores (from “Beetlejuice”)
- Pomni
- Envy (from “Inside Out”)
- Red (from “Descendants”)
- Dr. Doom
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Lady Deadpool
Spirit Halloween’s Top Costume Categories
- Characters from “Deadpool and Wolverine”
- Emotions from “Inside Out 2”
- Favorites from “Beetlejuice”
- Viral hits like Skibidi Toilet and Mob Wife Aesthetic
- Kid-friendly classics like Bluey, Despicable Me, and Sesame Street
Where to Find These Costumes
Whether you’re inspired by movies, music, or social media, Spirit Halloween and other retailers offer a wide variety of costumes and accessories to bring your vision to life. From family-friendly options to creative pop culture mashups, there’s something for everyone.
