63 Best Movie Character Halloween Costumes to DIY 2024

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Tashi from Challengers

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As Tashi, Zendaya wore many iconic outfits in Challengers, and you can def get away with putting on your best tenniscore outfit and calling it a day. But, if you really want to nail a Challengers look, the best way is to get your hands on that iconic "I Told Ya" shirt.

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Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City

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Carrie Bradshaw has worn many iconic outfits over the years on Sex and the City and ...And Just Like That, but her most well-known movie outfit has got to be her elaborate wedding gown from the 2008 Sex and the City film. Obviously, buying an extravagant wedding dress just for Halloween is a bit of a stretch, but the real accessory to focus on is the blue feather adornment on the veil.

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Emma Baxter from Poor Things

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Big shoulders are back, baby! Emma Stone's character in Poor Things is always sporting giant, puffy shoulders, but this three-piece outfit is probably her most well-known. Just be warned: you might get a little chilly in those yellow short shorts!

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Barbie from Barbie

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Tinker Bell from Peter Pan

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Tinker Bell is a classic and super cute option if you want to feel a little bit of extra magic this Halloween. Fairy glitter not included.

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Catwoman from Catwoman

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Literally don't care if you're channeling Halle Berry, Zoë Kravitz, or Michelle Pfeiffer—Catwoman is an easy way to feel like a complete baddie this Halloween. Sharpen those claws, put on your most flattering cat suit (or all black if a cat suit is an absolute "heck no"), and order a mask to complete the sleek ensemble.

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Mia from The Princess Diaries

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All I'm saying is that Camila Cabello killed this look last Halloween, and so can you. All you need is a strapless white dress, oval sunnies, your dad's old headphones from the 90's, and of course a tiara.

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Jenna Rink from 13 Going on 30

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Let's be real—when you first saw this dress on screen, you either hated it or had to have. (Ariana Grande had to have it so badly, she wore the dress on a regular episode of The Voice, not even as a costume!) This Halloween, let's all agree to file this colorful ensemble under: not a want, but a need.

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Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland

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Queen coming through, and she's not afraid to steal hearts. The Queen of Hearts can be portrayed in so many different ways, but as long as you have wear a crown high on your head and stick to the deck of cards theme, people will have no problem knowing who you are.

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Lara Croft from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

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Angelina Jolie a-t-e in Tomb Raider, and so will you when you strap on your garter pocket utility belt. Dust off those combat boots we were all obsessed with in the 2010s, and don't be afraid to paint on some battle scars while you're at it.

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Gracie Hart from Miss Congeniality

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If you have a pink dress with a high slit and combat boots, then you just need a crown, sash, and leg holster to become Gracie from Miss Congeniality.

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Alabama Whitman from True Romance

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To channel Alabama Whitman from True Romance, you just need a red dress, leopard-print jacket, and some shades.

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Isis from Bring It On

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Say it with us now: "Brr! It's cold in here. There must be some Clovers in the atmosphere." Just sayin, the Clovers green cheer uniform is far superior to the Toros' boring red-and-black unis.

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Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad

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Guarantee you've seen someone wearing this as a Halloween outfit since Suicide Squad premiered in 2016. Harley Quinn's fishnet tights, "Daddy's Lil' Monster" T-shirt, bomber jacket, pink and blue hair, and, yeah, a freaking baseball bat just look so badass.

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Lydia Deetz from Beetlejuice

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What could be more fun than dressing as the OG ~goth grrl~ for Halloween, complete with an eye-catching red wedding gown?

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Dorothy Gale from The Wizard of Oz

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Dorothy and gingham go together like yellow bricks and roads. She looks so sweet and summery with her apron dress in The Wizard of Oz—and who could forget about those famous sparkly red shoes?

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Dionne Davenport from Clueless

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Yeah, Cher's yellow plaid ensemble is undeniably chic, but can we talk about Dionne's first 'fit from the movie for a sec?

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Elvira Hancock from Scarface

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For a fun throwback, dress up as the v chic Elvira Hancock from 1983's Scarface, complete with a long satin dress, bobbed wig, and heeled sandals.

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Juno MacGuff from Juno

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Juno's mismatched 'fit made us wanna try wearing a skirt over jeans (plus, this is the perfect Halloween costume to wear if you're expecting a lil bb).

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Nina Sayers from Black Swan

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The swan costume Natalie Portman wears in her final performance is so on point(e)—the crown, the eye makeup, the tutu—that it's no wonder this look became the one featured on movie posters.

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