Halloween 2026 costume trends and celebrity looks

Social media and pop culture figures are driving various costume trends for Halloween 2026. Viral looks include Gabourey Sidibe dressing as “pumpkin spice papi Drake,” following a trend inspired by Drake’s autumn fashion. Other notable celebrity costumes include KeKe Palmer and her son Leodis as Michael and Janet Jackson, Coco Jones as Mary J. Blige, and Janelle Monáe as “PHISH BOY.”

Predictions for the season also highlight potential popularity for characters from “Project Hail Mary,” such as Ryland Grace and Rocky, as well as nostalgic 2016 Snapchat filters. Other anticipated trends include characters from “Off Campus” and Nikki Freeman from “Obsession.”