The article presents pop-culture Halloween costume ideas inspired by 2026’s biggest films, television shows and music moments. Suggestions range from recognisable celebrity looks to highly specific group costumes, reflecting the year’s prominent trends and giving couples, friends and solo revellers options at different levels of effort.

Highlights include Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime-show shrubs, Zendaya and Matt Damon’s characters from “The Odyssey”, Taylor Swift’s matching Stevie Nicks concert shirts, and hockey-themed costumes from “Heated Rivalry”. Other ideas draw on “The Pitt”, “Backrooms”, “Euphoria”, “KPop Demon Hunters” and musicians including Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo and Dolly Parton, with props, wigs, rhinestones and themed clothing helping complete the looks.