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The 2026 Halloween Costumes Everyone Is Searching For

Google’s 2026 Halloween searches are topped by a horror film character, with couples and pets trending too.

By the Monochrome Chronicles desk, from reports by Variety, Time Out and Boredpanda
Edited by Daniel Varrone · October 23, 2026, 12:16 PM ET · Watch the Short on YouTube

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Google says the top Halloween costume search this year is a character from a horror movie. Here’s what else is trending.

Couples are trending too. Searches point to X-Men pairs, and several pairings from the horror hit Obsession. Pets are getting in on it too.

Costumes from the movies are big. So are famous looks, like a Devil Wears Prada outfit. Plan early and watch the trends. Thanks for watching.

Sources

Variety, Oct 2026: Google’s top trending Halloween costumes for 2026
Time Out, Oct 2026: top trending Halloween costumes according to Google
Boredpanda, Oct 2026: Google’s 2026 Halloween costume trends

This video edition was scripted with automated tools from the sources listed, narrated by a synthetic voice and published by Daniel Varrone. Corrections: editor@monochromechronicles.com

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