The top 21 Halloween costumes inspired by 2025

Beyoncé closed out 2024 performing the Halftime Show during the Christmas game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans. More than a show, it was a complete musical experience, and she took viewers inside her country hit, Cowboy Carter. It was then followed by a wildly popular tour the following year, where fans rocked their best country wear, but with an elevated twist. Don’t be afraid to put a little oomph in the western wear when it comes to putting on the ultimate tribute to Bey for Halloween.

KPop Demon Hunters came out of nowhere on Netflix and became a hit movie not only for younger viewers, but also for adults! Stores are bound to have official Rumi, Mira, and Zoey looks, but it wouldn’t be difficult to DIY a Demon Hunter ensemble quickly with pieces found online and in-store.

A pair of scrubs, and bam, you’re part of one of the most talked about and beloved new shows of 2025, The Pitt.

There will no doubt be a dozen or so chicken jockeys running around.

Take a page from Kendrick Lamar’s award-winning Super Bowl Halftime Show by rocking some nice jeans, a jacket, and a cap.

People wanting to go the Marvel route can take their pick from the characters that made up the Thunderbolts*, a.k.a. The New Avengers.

Those looking for a group costume may want to go down nostalgia lane by portraying the Backstreet Boys. With a successful run at The Sphere in Las Vegas, they were the talk of the town this year. With five people all in white, the costume will be immediately recognized by everyone, especially millennials.

Anyone choosing to be Gladys from Weapons for Halloween should be prepared to stand out as one of several at any party or function they attend.

Have some workplace attire at home? Then you already have a nice Severance costume ready to go.

Freakier Friday costumes don’t even have to match the Lindsay Lohan sequel. They can also be inspired by someone else, meaning one can simply find a friend whose style is unlike their usual one, exchange outfits with them, and there you go — a nice switcheroo moment.

To be a TikToker for the night, all one has to do is constantly have their phone out the entire night. It also wouldn't hurt to try and do dance videos throughout the evening. 

A hockey jersey and a golf club transform anyone into Happy Gilmore.

Doechii was everywhere when 2025 started and delivered some iconic looks that fans could utilize on Halloween, from her Grammy performance in the tighty whities to her looks in videos like “Anxiety” and “DENIAL IS A RIVER.”

Superman will always be relevant come Halloween.

Depending on where one lives and what they are doing, rocking a swimsuit for Halloween might not be the best idea, but if weather and location permit, it’s a great way to pay homage to the reality show everyone can’t get enough of.

A cute, floral red dress and a Stitch stuffed animal, easy!

The world lost a legend with the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, but what better time of the year to respect the icon than Halloween?

Anyone wanting to look super slick this Halloween will get themselves a throwback suit in red or blue to represent Michael B. Jordan’s Smoke and Stack from Sinners.

When else will a pop star in space costume be a thing?

The Fantastic Four: First Steps offers up some great individual costume ideas as well as a cute family or group one as well.

The thing about the WWE is that it is a part of pop culture that never quits, so it’s always there with either a classic Superstar to be, or a cascade of new favorites to choose from.