8 Hyper Halloween Costume Ideas 2026

Halloween is just around the corner, and if Nikki from Obsession isn't quite what you had in mind, 2026 offers plenty of better references. From The Devil Wears Prada to Marty Supreme, this year's costume inspiration comes straight from fashion, film, music, and internet culture. Here are eight ideas worth dressing up for, and how to recreate them.

1. Athena and Odysseus

Greek mythology never really goes out of style, but 2026 offers another reason to revisit it, with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey bringing ancient heroes back into the spotlight. For a couples costume, Athena and Odysseus make a particularly good pairing, even if it isn't romantic.

Get the look: Think draped white fabrics, gold accessories, and gladiator sandals. Athena may use a golden headpiece, a shield, and perhaps a spear, while Odysseus can keep it simple with a linen tunic, leather belt, and a suitably heroic expression. But if you want to keep it movie-accurate, you don't even need accessories.

2. Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs

The arrival of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in 2026 puts fashion's most intimidating boss and her long-suffering assistant back on the mood board. Perfect for best friends who want to look good without committing to an actual Halloween costume.

Get the look: Miranda requires a perfectly styled silver wig, oversized sunglasses, an expensive-looking coat, and her signature icy stare. Andy can opt for a chic blazer, knee-high boots, and a statement handbag. Carry a copy of Runway magazine for extra authenticity. That's all.

3. Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner

Some relationships are simply timeless. Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner have spent decades chasing each other across the desert, making them an excellent choice for a duo costume, and with Coyote vs. Acme bringing the iconic characters back to the big screen in 2026, there's no better time to recreate this legendary rivalry for Halloween.

Get the look: For Wile E. Coyote, combine brown clothing with furry ears, a tail, and a cardboard sign reading “ACME”. For Road Runner, wear blue feathers, an orange beak, and bright orange tights. The most important accessory? Someone willing to spend the entire evening running away from you.

4. Hannah Montana

Twenty years after Hannah Montana first aired, the blonde wig is officially ready for another night out. The show's 20th anniversary in 2026 offers the perfect excuse to revisit the questionable yet undeniably iconic fashion of Disney Channel's golden age.

Get the look: A blonde wig with bangs is non-negotiable. Add a sequinned top, metallic leggings, a cropped jacket, and as many sparkly accessories as possible. Bonus points for a toy microphone and an impromptu performance of Best of Both Worlds.

4. Erling Haaland

Who says Halloween costumes have to be scary? Sometimes all you need is a Manchester City shirt and a recognisable hairstyle. Erling Haaland might be one of the easiest celebrities to impersonate this Halloween, especially now that you have two hairstyles to choose from.

Get the look: A sky-blue Manchester City jersey, football shorts and long socks. Both Haaland's signature slicked-back blonde ponytail and his more recent buzz cut will do the trick. Add a football and practice your goal celebrations. Being 195 centimetres tall would help, but it's not essential.

5. Dolly Parton

Big hair, bigger personality and enough rhinestones to illuminate an entire room. Dolly Parton is a Halloween classic for good reason, and her wardrobe offers endless possibilities for anyone who believes subtlety is overrated. Consider this a little tribute to the queen of country music.

Get the look: Start with a dramatically voluminous blonde wig, then add a rhinestone-covered outfit, cowboy boots, and oversized jewellery. A pink Western-inspired ensemble works particularly well. Finish with exaggerated lashes and plenty of hairspray.

6. Marty Supreme

Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, offers an unlikely fashion reference: a 1950s table tennis player with a surprisingly contemporary wardrobe. Think retro sportswear, oversized tailoring and a touch of eccentricity.

Get the look: If you managed to get your hands on the now-iconic Marty Supreme jacket, you're already halfway there. If not, don't worry. Pair a vintage-style polo or shirt with high-waisted trousers, retro trainers and round glasses. Don't forget a table tennis paddle.

8. Bonus – Zendaya's Hat Theory

Possibly the most ridiculous fashion meme of 2026, Zendaya's enormous black hat can also become a Halloween costume. The internet rediscovered her old Teen Vogue party look, and the hat quickly became a meme, spawning theories that it controls Zendaya's mind and that Tom Holland secretly lives inside it.

Get the look: Find the biggest black bowler hat you can, or make one yourself using cardboard and black fabric. Pair it with a simple black dress or suit and minimal accessories. The bigger and more impractical the headpiece, the better. After all, Halloween is probably the only night when blocking someone's view with your hat is socially acceptable.