The Best Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for 2025: From ‘One Battle After Another’ to ‘Life of a Showgirl’
Anna Tingley
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You'll likely see a multitude of plaid bathroom robes on the streets this Halloween. But unlike years past, movie bros won't be smoking a fake cigar as Tony Soprano. Instead, they'll have a vape and rifle in tow as they take on the role of Leonardo DiCaprio's Bob Ferguson from "One Battle After Another."
Paul Thomas Anderson's latest epic is just one of the films and TV shows out this year that is a gold mine for costume inspiration this Halloween. Costume designing in Hollywood has only gotten bigger and better in recent years, casting a spotlight on characters' clothes like never before — from Sister Liesl's all-white habit in Wes Anderson's "Phoenician Scheme" to Brad Pitt's F1 uniform as racecar driver Sonny Hayes.
Off the screen, musicians have also upped their game this year with costume-worthy stage ensembles. Take inspiration from Chappell Roan with a firetruck red wig, or celebrate Oasis's electric reunion tour with a stylish couples get-up inspired by Liam and Noel Gallagher. If your costume smells like beer, ego and Britpop nostalgia, you're doing it right.
Shop the best pop-culture Halloween costumes for 2025 below:
The signature plaid robe gets a stalwart supporter in Leonardo DiCaprio's Bob Ferguson, as he flees his home in his loungewear in "One Battle After Another." Pair it with a rifle and vape, and you'll be a member of the French 75 in no time. Just make sure you remember what time it is…
If your costume smells like beer, ego and Britpop nostalgia, you're doing it right. Celebrate Oasis's electric reunion tour with a stylish get-up inspired by Liam and Noel Gallagher's London streetwear.
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A dream look for duos and groups: matching pleated skirts, combat boots and neon katanas a la the animated, demon-hunting K-pop group on everyone's mouths this year.
The Best Halloween Costumes for 2025
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Take on a gothic-meets-glam take on Frankenstein ahead of Jacob Elordi's turn as the green monster this fall.
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 2025 halls of Halloween costume fame.
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.
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Dressing up as Jojo Siwa's rebrand is as easy as buying a KISS costume: her clear inspiration (even if she doesn't know it).
Taylor and Travis are more than just the "it" couple of the year, they're now the engaged couple. And you can't go wrong dressing up as the the Chiefs tight end with the below football uniform.
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The 5-foot tall pop star, currently on the second leg of 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.
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 withthe gel his hair stylist swears by.
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It's never a bad 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.
The main character of 2025 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.
