Egg Harbor Township, NJ — Toy Story, KPop Demon Hunters, and Spider-Man costumes are among the 11 costume trends Spirit Halloween named for 2026. The list, released October 1, also includes varsity jackets, Greek armor, Fortnite and Halo, and a Dungeon Crawler Carl look built around boxers and Crocs.
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Spirit’s announcement has no prices, so the prices below are what Spirit’s site listed on October 3.
Movies, Shows, and Pop Culture
- College and hockey looks (“Varsity Swag & Campus Crushes”): Licensed jerseys, varsity jackets, and the Off Campus line from the Prime Video hockey romance. The Briar University varsity jacket is $59.99, the Garrett Graham costume is $54.99, and Allie’s dress and Hannah’s bunny costume are $49.99 each. My Off Campus costume guide has every look.
- Toy Story (“Toy Domination”): Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and Slinky Dog. Adult Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie costumes are $59.99 each, kids Buzz Lightyear and Woody dress costumes are $49.99, toddler costumes start at $36.99, and the adult Slinky Dog Ride-Along Duo costume is $99.99.
- KPop Demon Hunters (“Demon Hunters Descend”): Kids Mira and Zoey costumes are $49.99, the Golden dress versions of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are $59.99, and Saja Boy costumes are $44.99 for kids and $49.99 for adults. My KPop Demon Hunters costume guide has the full line.
- Superheroes (“Superhero Takeover”): Spirit names Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Power Rangers. Its Brand New Day items are a $49.99 hoodie and $44.99 joggers, and its Spider-Man costumes run from $29.99 for toddlers to $69.99 for an adult muscle suit. Adult Mighty Morphin Power Rangers costumes are $49.99 to $59.99, and kids versions start at $39.99.
- Y2K glam (“Certified ‘IT Girl'”): Spirit describes “high-octane glam and a sexy edge” and names no products. Its Y2K listings include a Butterfly Babe dress at $54.99 and Powerpuff Girls costumes at $39.99 each.
Mythology and Fantasy
- Greek mythology (“God-Tier Mythology”): Greek armor, cloaks, and accessories. Zeus and Apollo costumes are $59.99 each, an Athena costume is $39.99, and a Roman Warrior costume is $44.99.
- Fantasy (“Untamed Fantasy”): Dragon riders, rogue adventurers, and Dungeon Crawler Carl. The officially licensed Dungeon Crawler Carl costume is $59.99. Spirit’s dragon rider is Violet Sorrengail from Fourth Wing: her costume is $59.99, and her wig is $26.99.
Horror, Video Games, and Funny Costumes
- Horror (“Hardcore Horror”): Spirit names no titles and describes “viral internet horrors, blood-curdling new-school cinema, and relentless slashers.” The images it released with the list show two adult It clown costumes, kids Saw costumes, and a yellow Backrooms hazmat suit. Spirit’s kids Billy the Puppet costumes from Saw are $44.99 and $49.99, its adult Bloody Pennywise costume from It: Welcome to Derry is $69.99, and its Backrooms hazmat suits are $54.99 each with a $12.99 gas mask. My Backrooms costume guide covers that line.
- Video games (“Level Up Your Look”): Fortnite and Halo. Youth Fortnite costumes are $39.99 to $59.99, and my Fortnite costume guide covers the line. Spirit’s two kids Halo costumes, Master Chief and a Stealth Spartan, are $39.99 each.
- Funny costumes (“Funny Never Fails”): Inflatables and mascot heads. The Goodyear Blimp inflatable is $79.99 and sold online only, a Shrek mascot head is $39.99, and a Lord Farquaad mascot head costume is $69.99.
- Horror clothing (“So Cozy It’s Scary”): Horror apparel, tees, and streetwear. Ghost Face and Jason Voorhees varsity jackets are $59.99 each, and character T-shirts are $24.99.
“People often ask how we predict Halloween trends. The reality is we’re watching them develop all year long,” said Kym Sarkos, Executive Vice President of Spirit Halloween. “From blockbuster entertainment and gaming to social media and nostalgia, our team is constantly tracking what’s capturing attention so we can be ready with the looks fans want most.”
The Halloween & Costume Association’s Picks and Shopper Data
The Halloween & Costume Association named 24 finalists for its Spooky Awards, and fans can vote from October 1 to 15. My story on the best new costumes of 2026 has all 24.
The association’s analysis of National Retail Federation survey data found that 57 percent of adults who wear costumes begin shopping in September or sooner. Americans plan to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, $115.14 a person, according to the federation. My Halloween spending story has the rest of the numbers.
Where to Buy
Spirit sells the costumes at SpiritHalloween.com and in its stores. The announcement counts more than 1,550 locations, and my count of Spirit’s store locator found 1,587 stores for 2026. Spirit also sells some of these on Amazon, including the adult Jessie dress costume on Amazon and the adult Red Power Ranger costume on Amazon.
