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Halloween 2024 will be here before you know it, which is why there’s no time like the present to browse our list of the best adult Halloween costumes. If you’re attending a few costume parties this year or hosting one in your home, you’ll want to wear something that will impress (and possibly spook) your fellow partygoers. Whether you’re looking to go the more classic route — because you can’t go wrong with a traditional witch costume — or want to pay homage to your favorite movie character, there’s a costume out there for you. And, of course, there are plenty of silly costumes to choose from, like this inflatable balloon animal one. So, to help you get your scare on, we’ve rounded up 50 Halloween costumes you’ll be dying to put on this October.

Movie and TV character Halloween costumes

We have no doubt Deadpool costumes will be super popular this year, thanks to a certain blockbuster hit. If you’re planning to get together with friends for Halloween, how iconic would it be if one of them dressed up as Wolverine?

If you’re looking for a costume that’s creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and altogether ooky, look no further than this Wednesday Addams *snap snap* Halloween costume. Inspired by the school uniforms worn on the hit Netflix show, this dress and blazer set is the perfect way to embrace your inner Wednesday. To complete the look, don’t forget to get your hands on the braided wig.??

Do you like scary movies? Well, you’re in luck. This Halloween, go as Ghostface from the iconic slasher flick. This costume includes a hooded robe, mask and belt so you can spook your family and friends.?

It’s showtime! We’re sure there’ll be lots of people running around as “Beetlejuice” characters this Halloween, thanks to the September release of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Though you’ll have to buy shoes and a wig to finish this iconic look, this costume includes the shirt front, jacket and pants.??

Love ain’t it, but this fit-for-a-queen costume is everything. If you’re a fan of the “Descendants” series, why not go as the royal Queen of Hearts herself???

Dress up as your favorite glasses-wearing sleuth this Halloween with this cute, officially licensed Halloween costume that comes with a shirt, skirt, socks and glasses. Better yet, get the gang together and have your friends dress up as Daphne, Freddie, Shaggy and Scooby Doo. Someone can even go as the mystery machine!???

How can you be afraid of ghosts when you’re wearing this awesome “Ghostbusters” costume? Complete with a jumpsuit and a proton backpack and wand. And with four included name badges, you can choose from being Venkman, Stantz, Zeddemore and Spengler.?

For a look straight out of the ’90s, opt for this chic Cher costume from “Clueless.” You’ll be unmissable in this yellow getup. The costume includes a tank top with an attached sweater front, a plaid jacket, a plaid skirt and kilt pins, so you can nail the Valley girl look. Dee and Tai costumes are available too!

If you still want to dress up for Halloween but are looking for a no-fuss costume, we’ve got you. This officially licensed “Monsters Inc.” jumpsuit is a one-and-done outfit.?

We get it: We're not over the "Barbie" craze either. Slip this pink, one-size-fits-most box over the rest of your costume, and voilà, you’re Barbie! Oh, and there’s a matching Ken costume too.?

Calling all gamers and "Super Mario Bros. Movie" fans! Go as Mushroom Kingdom royalty in this peachy Halloween costume. It includes Princess Peach's iconic pink dress, a petticoat, a headpiece and gloves, but you’ll have to supply your own parasol.??

You're not just any soccer player; you're a Yellowjacket. This costume is perfect for fans of the thriller TV show, but hopefully your Halloween night leaves you in much better shape than your favorite Yellowjacket.

Blast back to the '80s with this ever-cool Ferris Bueller costume. Pair some sturdy gray slacks with this patterned knit vest and classic tan-and-brown jacket for a look that will have you ready for a wild day off.

Can't get enough of the dancing, horrific allure of "M3GAN"? Luckily, you can channel her for all your Halloween events this year.

Witches are a Halloween classic, and we love this turn on the standard witch costume inspired by one of the most famous witches of all time: the Wicked Witch of the West.

“Top Gun” costumes are popular every year and are perfect for flying solo or using as part of a group costume. All you have to do is decide who gets to be who.

A creepy character all her own, Coraline is a great choice for Halloween. All you'll need to grab is your favorite pair of black leggings or pants since this look comes complete with a rain jacket, boot covers, wig and hair clip.

Superhero costumes are a staple of Halloween — after all, who doesn’t want to be a hero for a day? — and this Mr. Incredible costume comes with all the necessary pieces to transform yourself. The deluxe costume kit comes with a padded top, pants, mask and gloves, so all you need to add is bravado.

If you’re looking for a costume that is easily recognizable and super comfortable, you can’t go wrong with a Camp Crystal Lake Counselor outfit. Not only will you be in shorts and a T-shirt, you’ll also have the perfect excuse to wear a pair of sneakers. Your feet will thank you.

Manga readers and Netflix watchers alike can sport this Luffy costume from the "One Piece" universe.

Traditional Halloween costumes

There’s no need to cut eye holes in your bedsheets. This spooky ghost costume comes in the form of a comfy hooded jumpsuit for anyone looking to dress up while staying cozy.?

A lot of traditional Halloween costumes now feel outmoded, but a good old-fashioned pirate never goes out of style. This is a great choice for ladies who want something a little risqué that doesn’t veer into the ridiculous.

If you’re in the market for a super-scary costume that won’t break the bank, look no further than this terrifying Grim Reaper costume — scythe included.

Historical and literary costumes are a good way to reach back in time without running the risk of wearing something that might cause offense. This gorgeous Medusa costume kit includes a dress with attached shoulder drapes, a detachable gold-braided rope belt and a molded plastic crown of snakes.

For men whose tastes tend a little more toward the macabre, this Victorian vampire costume will have you cutting a dashing — if a bit dark and sinister — figure through this year’s Halloween parties.

If superheroes aren’t your thing but you’re into the whole savior vibe, be someone’s knight in shining armor with this men’s medieval knight costume kit. It includes a tunic, cape and chainmail-look headpiece. Add a sword to complete the look.

Funny Halloween costumes

You’ll be the highlight of the Halloween party in this bright-yellow highlighter costume! The tunic-style pullover costume has an attached headpiece, and you can also get it in pink.

You know? Pickle costumes are just funny. They just are! We can’t say why, but we don’t think you’ll disagree.

If you loved playing with a Magic 8 Ball as a kid, you will love this one-piece Magic 8 Ball costume. The fortune teller is fabricated from sequins —?rub your hands down it and watch it switch its answer from “all signs point to yes” to “not likely.”

Fruits are another costume theme that are ripe for the picking (sorry, couldn’t resist!), and what fruit is more fun than a pineapple? In addition to being super cute, the great thing about this pineapple costume from Tipsy Elves is that it’s basically like wearing an oversized hoodie.

Pi?atas are just a lot of fun — and so is this onesie pi?ata costume from Tipsy Elves. But as fun as this outfit is, remember that it comes with a downside: You’ll probably be fielding whacks from knights' swords and wizards' staffs all night.

Celebrity Halloween costumes

If there’s one song that’s played every. single. Halloween, it’s “Thriller.” With this Michael Jackson costume, you’ll be dressed to impress, even if you haven’t memorized all the dance steps yet.????

If you’re going to dress up as a celebrity this Halloween, you can’t go wrong with a Marilyn Monroe costume. This white dress, a blond wig, tights and some heels are all you need to complete the costume.?

Elvis costumes are Halloween staples for their distinct and iconic look. This one comes with a sequined jumpsuit (sunglasses sold separately!) And, for "Everything Everywhere All At Once" fans, give this look a twist by pairing it with a pink wig to recreate Jobu Tupaki's Elvis look.

Emulate the iconic energy of the Rocketman with this sequined getup. Paying homage to Elton's look from his sold-out Dodger Stadium show in 1975, this look is a surefire showstopper for Halloween.

The worst thing about Halloween as a kid was when your mom made you wear a coat over your costume. This Salt-N-Pepa outfit solves the problem of needing to stay warm in your costume, since a jacket is included.

The WWE’s officially licensed Macho Man Randy Savage costume includes a sleeveless shirt,?red jacket with fringe, pants, leopard-print-trimmed cowboy hat and hand wraps. A wig kit that includes a wig, mustache, sunglasses and bandana is sold separately.

On the flip side, this Richard Simmons costume, with its skimpy shorts and tank top, is well-suited for warm climates or parties that you know will get extra sweaty.

The great thing about dressing up as Prince for Halloween is that so many of his songs serve as directives to get the party started. Let it be known when you roll up to the Halloween festivities that you’re ready to party like it’s 1999 or exhort fellow partygoers, “Let’s go crazy!”

Inflatable Halloween costumes

Who doesn’t love a good inflatable Halloween costume? Turn some heads in this inflatable red balloon dog getup. In addition to the costume, you also get a battery-operated fan and a battery pack with a belt clip.??

Remember when Violet turned into a giant blueberry? Recreate the look with this officially licensed Halloween costume. Go all out by painting your face blue to match.???

Fans of "The Little Mermaid" will love this Ursula costume that features an inflatable overskirt. You can even buy this Flotsam and Jetsam scarf to really get into character.?

Partygoers are sure to flock to you — get it, get it? — when you show up to the Halloween soiree in this delightful inflatable flamingo costume.

This adorable, jellybean-shaped Fall Guys costume is a fun way to bring your family's favorite video game to life.

Inflatable costumes are a fun way to take up space on Halloween. Literally! No one will miss you in this massive inflatable alien costume that comes with a battery-operated fan.

There are plenty of obvious choices when it comes to inflatable animal costumes, but for people looking to deviate from the norm, this inflatable sloth is a hilarious choice. No one expects an inflatable sloth to show up at the Halloween party! Which is exactly why you should do so.

Animals lend themselves perfectly to inflatable costumes, and this inflatable rubber chicken costume — that old staple of slapstick comedy — is a twist on the classic chicken.

If you like the look of inflatables but don’t want the inconvenience of lugging around a big, bulky costume all night, inflatable accessories are the way to go. Plus, they’re a great choice if you need a quick, last-minute costume. This giant portable phone is a hilarious throwback to when phones actually were this huge.