"We know itās still summertime, but we couldnāt wait to share our costume predictions for Halloween 2024! So many memorable moments have happened already this year. Taylor Swift and BeyoncĆ© once again dominated our playlists. Hit new movies tugged on our nostalgic hearts and got us excited for new releases coming soon. Not to mention, the steady popularity of the kidsā show favorites Ms. Rachel and Bluey (likely on repeat in many of our homes). So, Halloween 2024 is shaping up to be full of fun and timely costume ideas.
From TV shows to 2024 pop culture costumes to the classic costumes that will never go out of style, thereās plenty of Halloween costume inspiration to be found. While it may seem early (weāre not over summer yet either), it never hurts to start tossing ideas around. Because, as we all know, weāll blink, and the next thing we know, weāll be prepping for Thanksgiving dinner. Not to mention, the most popular costumes sell out early (take it from the moms seeking out Bluey costumes in mid-October last year.)
If youāre as excited as we are for Halloween, we wanted to present you with a little treat. Weāre sharing 30+ of the best Halloween costume ideas for kids and families we predict will be popular this year. Read on for all the spooky (and fun!) inspiration you could want.
2024 Pop Culture Halloween Costume Ideas
Despicable Me 4
The Despicable Me crew is made for families. If your kids couldnāt be more excited to see the new movie, theyāll be even more excited to dress up like adorable yellow Minions and the whole cast this year. We also love how easy this costume is to DIYājust grab a yellow shirt, some overalls, and a Minion hat to complete the look. Plus, Despicable Me 4 includes a new character perfect for a family costume with a baby: Gru Jr.
Moana 2
Speaking of new movies, the buzz for the Moana sequel is as strong as an ocean breeze. Families this year are sure to be dressing up as Moana, Maui, Heihei, and the gang.
Wonka
The colorful movie musical Wonka, starring Timothee Chalamet, is full of Halloween costume inspiration. Kids can dress as Willy Wonka himself or choose from this hit movieās extensive list of characters.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Right down the line of new movies is a third installation of Sonic the Hedgehog. Little ones that canāt get enough of the video game turned movie series will be so excited to dress up as either Sonic or his new nemesis, Shadowāperhaps a perfect costume for siblings.
IF
Donāt be surprised to see everyoneās favorite purple imaginary friend walking around this October. The new movie starring Ryan Reynolds recently hit theaters and has been making waves ever since. Plus, there are tons of other adorable characters fit for making this costume idea a family affair.
Inside Out 2 Characters
One of the most highly anticipated new movies of 2024 was, without a doubt, Inside Out 2. In the sequel, all about emotions, weāre introduced to some new, totally lovable characters like Embarrassment, Anxiety, Envy, and Ennui. We predict that arguably one of the cutest, Embarrassment, will be a hit DIY costume this year.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Some millennials and Gen Z-ers grew up with the animated version of the show. Now, in February of 2024, Netflix released a series that was perfect for our own little ones. Plenty of kiddos may want to showcase their air-bending abilitiesāor at least pretendāwith this low-maintenance costume this year.
Percy Jackson and The Olympians
The Percy Jackson series gained new fans this year, thanks to the Disney+ debut of the TV adaption Percy Jackson and The Olympians. Percy Jackson costume ideas could range from donning Camp Half-Blood tees to dressing as full-on Olympian gods like Poseidon or Medusa.
Wednesday & The Addams Family
In November 2022, Wednesday took over our TV screens. Kids and parents alike got to enjoy the Netflix series, with many little ones learning Jenna Ortegaās memorable dance number. And we know there are plenty of kiddos ready to embody the morbid character still. With the confirmation of season two already in the works, we know the momentum will keep going this year.
Beetlejuice
Since its release in 1988, Beetlejuice costumes have been creepy classics for Halloween. However, this year, a long-coming sequel will be released! We canāt wait to see some of the original cast, like Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine OāHara, reprise their roles. Not to mention, Jenna Ortega joining the cast! Look for this to be a highly popular costume in 2024.
Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
Playing into our Barbiecore dreams is a new leading lady in pink. In April we got word that Amazon Prime Video would be working on a prequel to one of the most iconic movies ever, Legally Blonde. Pull out all of the pink from last yearās Barbie costume and repurpose it for a powerful Elle Woods ensemble. Bonus points if you have a lovable chihuahua in the family that can play Bruiser.
Freaky Friday Characters
While the excitement of a new Freaky Friday movie may be more for millennial parents than kids, they may be open to getting in on the fun, too! An iconic costume thatās perfect for a mother-daughter duo is Tess and Anna.
Olivia Rodrigo
While last year reigned as the year of the Swifties, this year, Olivia Rodrigo made quite the waves as well. For older kids (and parents!) who couldnāt stop singing every word to Guts at the top of their lungs, dressing up as Olivia this year could be a fun tribute.
BeyoncƩ
They donāt call her the queen for nothing! BeyoncĆ©ās Cowboy Carter was a celebrated album by both kids and adults. You and your little ones can have a blast dressing up as whatever Bey eras you love the most!
Cowboys and Cowgirls
And on that note, donāt be surprised if you see several more wranglers trick or treating this year. The Western revival was huge this year, thanks in part to BeyoncĆ©ās album, the growing popularity of country music artists like Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan, and the ongoing popularity of TVās Yellowstone. No matter what brought the trend to your household, have some ropinā and ridinā fun this Halloween.
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
Of all of the 2024 Halloween costume ideas, this may just continue to reign supreme! If thereās anything we learned in the last few years, itās that dressing up like Taylor Swift is fun. Plus, the power couple that is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have graced our TV and phone screens again and again this year. Little ones and adults alike will love to dress up as the celebrated couple. Donāt be surprised if you see more and more Chiefs jerseys out there on Halloween night, too!
Nostalgic Costumes
Thereās no better place to draw inspiration from than the ā80s and ā90s. From ā90s movies like A League of Their Own and Clueless to our favorite ā80s toys like Cabbage Patch Dolls to classic candies we couldnāt get enough of, parents can relive their youth with the sweetest costumes for little ones.
2024 Popular Kids Halloween Costumes
Ms. Rachel
Not only do littles love Ms. Rachel, but sheās a parent favorite as well! This will be an adorably easy costume to put together for a kid (or mom!). Simply reach for a pair of overalls, a pink top, and a headband and call it a day.
Bluey
With new Bluey episodes released this year, we know the craze for Bluey and the Heeler family wonāt be dying down, and they will continue to be popular costume ideas again. Grab this one early if your family is in their Bluey era.
Blippi
Another favorite among littles is the Blippi gang! We love that with a little creativity (and access to Amazon Prime), this costume is an easy DIY project.
Paw Patrol
For any kiddos who love the most noble and adventurous group of dogs out there and couldnāt get to the movie theater fast enough to see the film last year, a Paw Patrol costume may be in order.
Sesame Street
The best Halloween costume ideas are ones that all family members can equally get excited about. Sesame Street is the way to go if you were a viewer of the long-running series back in the day and your kiddos love it now.
Superheroes
Itās safe to say the classic options will never go out of style. There will always be little ones excited to dress up like their favorite superheroes in whatever version of the character they love best. Think Batman, Spiderman, Black Panther, and more.
Disney Princesses
You can never go wrong with Disney classic characters! For little ones in their princess eras, theyāll likely find themselves drawn to certain characters. Luckily, thereās never a shortage of Disney princess costumes. These will always be available at major retailers, but would also likely be found secondhand for a budget-friendly costume option.
Disney Villains
While princesses were a usual go-to, weāve seen the Disney villains rise in popularity over recent years. We have productions like Cruella, Maleficent, and The Descendants to thank for that. Donāt be surprised if your little ones want to forgo the typical Disney protagonists and opt for something a little more sinister.
Minecraft
Not only do kids tend to obsess over this world-building game, but theyāll likely be so excited (or already are!) to hear a feature film is set to be released in 2025. Get ahead of the excitement with a crafty costume this season.
Classic Halloween Costume Ideas
Ghostbusters
You truly can never go wrong with this classic Halloween costume. Ghostbusters costumes are not only readily available but also totally adorable. Plus, any additional family members can dress up as the ghosts theyāre catching.
The Sanderson Sisters
Halloween means one thingāHocus Pocus season. If your kiddos couldnāt get enough of the sequel Hocus Pocus 2 a few years ago, itās only right to dress up as the infamous Sanderson Sisters in honor of the most beloved Halloween film.
Harry Potter
A classic we see year after year comes from our favorite world of wizards. You simply canāt go wrong with dressing up as Harry Potter or one of his friends. Again, this is a great option for a little witch or wizard to pull off on their own, or it can be part of a group ensemble.
The Wizard of Oz and Wicked Characters
Following the yellow brick road will always lead to this timeless Halloween costume. With so many great characters like Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow. Donāt forget to include the family dog as Toto! Plus, with a new Wicked film coming out soon, thereās sure to be plenty of buzz about the witches.
Star Wars
Families have been dressing up as Star Wars characters for decades, but everything got a little bit better with the introduction of Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian series. This costume idea is perfect for siblings and families, too.
The True Classics
When push comes to shove, donāt overlook the classics. Halloween simply wouldnāt be the same without a few mainstays like pumpkins, ghosts, witches, bats, and more!
