The Best Halloween Costumes for 2024

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Costume designing in Hollywood has only gotten bigger and better in recent years, with buzzy shows such as “House of the Dragon” and “The Bear” to blockbuster films like “Dune” casting a spotlight on their characters’ clothes in a way that adds a whole new level of excitement to every shot.

And the plethora of costume-focused content that’s come out this year is a gift to people who like looking to their favorite on-screen characters for Halloween ideas.

Outside of TV and film, there’s also been no shortage of inspiring memes — from everyone’s favorite baby hippo Moo Deng, to viral breakout star Hawk Tuah Girl.

Shop the best pop-culture Halloween costumes for 2024 below:

Chappell Roan

The year’s biggest breakout star is Chappell Roan — even if it’s the last thing she wanted. Dress up as the pop star in one of her most memorable outfits, as the Statute of Liberty at Gov Ball.

Moo Deng

Aside from Roan, Moo Den was one of the biggest breakout stars of 2024 — and will likely be one of the most popular Halloween costumes.

RJK Jr’s Brain Worm

If RJK Jr. was one of the least popular presidential candidates in recent history, he might have a chance at being one of the most popular Halloween costumes this year. Honor the politician’s brain worm by pasting fake worms to a classic suit and everyone will get it. Extra points if you slash the shirt with claw marks as a nod to his…grizzly history.

Charli XCX

“Brat summer” isn’t officially dead until everyone dresses up in slime green shirts and rave sunnies for Halloween.

The Dare

For a more subtle nod to Brat Summer, go with the IFYKY underground DJ The Dare — always in his uniform of suit and black shades.

Hawk Tuah Girl

It’s been a while since we’ve had a wild viral video, and “hawk tuah girl” certainly delivers. Get the low-maintenance look from your own closet, or grab a blonde wig, sunglasses, and a necklace to bring the meme to life.

Emily in Paris

Dress up as Paris’s least-favorite tourist before she makes her way to Rome next season.

Ray-Gun

One of the many breakout stars of this year’s Summer Olympics: Raygun.

Simone Biles

If you want to be taken more seriously, you can always go as Gold champion Simone Biles.

Ms. Rachel

If you want to feel like an absolute icon dress up as Ms. Rachel and husband. While the husband add-on is not required, all you need to become the literal pied piper of toddlers and babies across the U.S. is a pink headband, a pink shirt and a pair of overalls. This queen of the “Songs for Littles” Youtube channel is the most important person in every parent’s life and she deserves a spot in the 2024 halls of Halloween costume fame.

Elisabeth Sparkle in ‘The Substance’

You don’t need a non FDA-approved injectable to turn into Elisabeth Sparkle this Halloween. Just grab your Jane Fonda-inspired ’80s workout outfit and blow the camera a cheeky kiss.

Jojo Siwa

Dressing up as Jojo Siwa’s 2024 rebrand is as easy as buying a KISS costume: her clear inspiration (even if she doesn’t know it).

Bella Baxter in ‘Poor Things’

Baaaaa. One of Yorgos Lanthimos’s most eccentric characters Bella Baxter, expertly played by Emma Stone, is a fun one for this year.

Beetlejuice

Celebrate Beetlejuice’s long-awaited revival this year with a black-and-white striped suit and green wig.

Anna Delvey

New York’s most notorious scammer, played by Julia Garner in “Inventing Anna,” is finally out of prison and ready to be cosplayed — all you need is an ankle monitor-turned-accessory.

Deadpool & Wolverine

Undoubtedly there are going to be a ton of Deadpool costumes this year—so why not take a different spin on it? This punny version might have people scratching their heads at first, but will give you major cleverness points. Wear the inflatable pool around your waist and attach dead-eyed fish and other creatures to your costume.

Chimp Crazy

Move over, Tiger King. There’s a new animal-crazed docuseries star in town who is set to take Halloween by storm this year.

Five Nights at Freddy’s

Teens and adults alike were wildly unsettled by the hit mystery horror film “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” and now the night shift can start whenever you like—no tokens required.

Dune

You don’t need CGI to transform into Paul Atriedes this Halloween.

Anxiety in ‘Inside Out 2’

This one’s for the Lexapro girlies out there who felt seen by the very relatable Anxiety in “Inside Out 2.”

Taylor Swift

There are countless outfits from Swift’s ongoing Eras Tour to choose from this Halloween: from her opening sparkle leotard to her one-legged Reputation bodysuit.

Travis Kelce

Taylor and Travis are still the “it” couple of the year. And you can’t go wrong dressing up as the the Chiefs tight end with the below football uniform.

Sabrina Carpenter

The 5-foot tall pop star, currently on her “Short n’ Sweet” tour is sure to be one of the most popular costume this year. Plus, have a friend dress up as an alien and you have a couples costume of her iconic VMAs performance.

Carmy in ‘The Bear’

A blue apron, white tee and dozens of temporary flash tats, and no one will be able to tell you and Carmy apart. Extra brownie points if you’re able to achieve his lust-worthy locks with the gel his hair stylist swears by.

Larry David in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Following the final season of “Curb” this year, it’s the perfect time to dress up as Hollywood’s favorite curmudgeon. All you need is a grey, balding wig, wire frame glasses and a sprinkle of neurotic attitude and you’re set.

Stanley Cup

The main character of 2024 could very well be a water bottle. Celebrate the most popular beverage vessel, that has incited literal fist fights, exclusively available where it all began: Target.