The top family Halloween costume themes for 2026 are Toy Story (tied to Toy Story 5), KPop Demon Hunters, Bluey, Super Mario Bros., Marvel and Pokémon, which turns 30 this year, according to Good Morning America and The Everymom. Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, so there is still time to pull a group look together.
Trending family costume themes for 2026
| Theme | Characters | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Toy Story | Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Lilypad, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head | Any size, all ages |
| KPop Demon Hunters | Rumi, Mira, Zoey, Saja Boys | Fashion-forward groups of 3+ |
| Bluey | Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli | Families of four |
| Super Mario Bros. | Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Bowser Jr. | Groups of any size |
| Marvel | Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Fantastic Four | Superhero fans |
| Pokémon | Pikachu, Charizard, trainers | 30th-anniversary year |
| Inside Out | Joy, Sadness, Anger, Anxiety, Envy | Siblings and big families |
| Ghostbusters | Jumpsuits, Slimer, Stay Puft | DIY-friendly |
| Zootopia 2 | Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde | Couples with kids |
| Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Every Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Spider-Noir | Kids who all want the same hero |
What are the best new family costumes for 2026?
The Everymom highlights themes tied to this year's releases:
- Outer space, inspired by the Artemis II mission, Project Hail Mary and Buzz Lightyear
- Toy Story 5, including newcomer Lilypad
- Minions and Monsters, with Dad as Gru
- Zootopia 2
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Greek mythology, from Hercules to Percy Jackson
- Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
- The Cat in the Hat, ahead of the film's November 6 release
Which costumes work with a baby or a pregnant parent?
| Idea | How it works |
|---|---|
| Ghostbusters + Stay Puft | Parents in jumpsuits, toddler or bump as the Marshmallow Man |
| Winnie the Pooh | Maternity Pooh, kids as Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore |
| Mandalorian and Grogu | Baby carrier becomes Grogu's pram |
| The Cat in the Hat | Little ones as Thing 1 and Thing 2 |
| Jurassic Park | Parents as Dr. Grant and Dr. Sattler, kids as dinosaurs |
How much do family costumes cost?
Good Morning America's August roundup listed licensed costumes from about $25 to $150 each, with plush character suits such as Bluey and Bandit at the top of that range. Examples it listed included an adult Mario at $41.78, an adult Zoey from KPop Demon Hunters at $69.99 and a toddler Spider-Man at $29.99. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
What are good kids' costumes from 2026 pop culture?
The Everymom's picks include Wicked (Elphaba and Glinda), Gabby's Dollhouse, Minecraft, Sonic and Roblox characters, Moana and Maui from the live-action remake, Stranger Things in '80s gear and a Dolly Parton tribute, which Google's Frightgeist ranks No. 1 on its kids' list. See the full rankings in our story on the most popular Halloween costumes of 2026.
Published Monday, October 19, 2026. Costume ideas and example prices are from Good Morning America and The Everymom. Prices were accurate when those guides were published and may change.
