This year's movies are an endless source of inspiration for Halloween [1] costumes, so we have picked out the hottest titles and characters from them to emulate. There are the classy, slightly lazy costumes (hello, Christian Grey) and the more elaborate, freaky costumes (you will not be mistaken for anyone other than Immortan Joe as Immortan Joe). Check out the best costumes inspired by this year's movies, and if your costume isn't in here, we're pretty sure we have it somewhere.
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The Wicked Stepmother From Cinderella
- What to wear: A sumptuous but conservative gown with a gigantic hat. Wear a gigantic hat with a veil and a wicked grin underneath it.
- How to act: Wicked and cruel, but honestly, also kind of clever and awesome.
Mike From Magic Mike XXL
- What to wear: No shirt (duh), a purple backwards cap, and a neck bandanna.
- How to act: Start practicing your moves now.
Ant-Man From Ant-Man
- What to wear: A black-and-red suit with a helmet that fully covers your face. Shrink yourself to the size of an ant if at all possible.
- How to act: Like you're trying to summon your ant army to go get you a drink.
Beca From Pitch Perfect 2
- What to wear: A black blouse with a cute collar, a red plaid skirt, and a black studded bracelet.
- How to act: Like you're just so busy trying to deal with the Bellas and your side gig.
Claire From Jurassic World
- What to wear: A white blouse, skirt, blazer, and heels, which are totally impractical for running from danger.
- How to act: Slightly cold but completely in control.
Owen From Jurassic World
- What to wear: A tan henley shirt and gray pants.
- How to act: Cocky, and like you can talk to all the animals.
The Fairy Godmother From Cinderella
- What to wear: A giant white ballgown with a blonde wig. Carry a wand.
- How to act: Flighty but sweet.
Das Sound Machine From Pitch Perfect 2
- What to wear: All the black leather and mesh items you can find, including heavy-duty black boots.
- How to act: Put on your best inoffensive German accent and proceed to tell everyone that you're going to ruin them at the World Championship.
Tris and Four From the Divergent Series
For her: You'll need lots of tight-fitting black leather, especially a jacket. Wear your hair in a ponytail, and tattoo some fake birds on your collarbone.
For him: Pretty much the same; wear all-black everything and carry a gun.
Ava From Ex Machina
- What to wear: A bald cap you paint silver and a gray and silver bodysuit.
- How to act: A little robotic, of course, but sensitive and curious about the world.
Cinderella From Cinderella
- What to wear: The gorgeous, giant blue gown befitting of a princess.
- How to act: Sweet and innocent.
Immortan Joe From Mad Max: Fury Road
- What to wear: Wear a white wig and white face makeup with an elaborate metal mouthpiece.
- How to act: Terrify everyone. You're the bad guy.
Capable From Mad Max: Fury Road
- What to wear: Red hair in braids and goggles. Wear a white shawl over a light-colored dress.
- How to act: Strong, but still nurturing and vulnerable.
Whitey Bulger From Black Mass
- What to wear: A white v-neck and leather Member's Only jacket. Wear a bald cap with a combover and thick 1970s sunglasses.
- How to act: Be particularly menacing while using a Boston accent.
The "Flashlight" Bellas From Pitch Perfect 2
- What to wear: Keep it simple with black pants, a black shirt, and a gold lamé jacket.
- How to act: Like you're on your own, feeling frightened of the things that you don't know. Kidding! Just sing the song [8].
Scarlet Witch From Avengers: Age of Ultron
- What to wear: A black miniskirt and tank under a red leather jacket. Black knee socks, boots, and leather arm warmers.
- How to act: Speak in a stilted Russian accent and lock eyes with people, staring at them enough to weird them out.
Prince Charming From Cinderella
- What to wear: A green, old-fashioned looking coat, and a very bright smile.
- How to act: Charming, duh.
The Valkyrie From Mad Max: Fury Road
- What to wear: Dark brown pants and top with a scarf over it and lace-up boots. Rock a bow.
- How to act: Brave.
Joy From Inside Out
- What to wear: A little green shift dress and a blue wig.
- How to act: Happy and optimistic.
Anger From Inside Out
- What to wear: A red headpiece with fake flames shooting out of it. Wear a button-up shirt and tie.
- How to act: Blow up at people at every turn.
Fat Amy and Bumper From Pitch Perfect 2
For her: A pink shirt, capri jeans, and a blond wig.
For him: A green polo and some in-tune pipes.
Christian Grey
- What to wear: A slick gray suit and gray tie. Carry some handcuffs, because you never know.
- How to act: Cool, calm, collected, and very distant.
Toast the Knowing From Mad Max: Fury Road
- What to wear: Pull your hair back so it looks like a pixie, and wear a dirty long-sleeved shirt torn on the sides and tied around the middle.
- How to act: Like you're ready to run at any moment.
Max From Mad Max: Fury Road
- What to wear: An extremely dirty brown sweatshirt and a brown leather jacket. Fashion a metal cage for your face if you want to go that far.
- How to act: Speak only when absolutely necessary.
Quicksilver From Avengers: Age of Ultron
- What to wear: A skintight blue long-sleeved shirt and pants (think: a wetsuit). Wear a blond wig, and add a little mustache.
- How to act: Get everywhere very quickly, and use a Russian accent.
Nux From Mad Max: Fury Road
- What to wear: Ratty old cargo pants and no shirt. Wear a bald cap, and paint your face, head, and chest white. Color around your mouth with metallic silver makeup.
- How to act: Like you're literally insane.
The Barden Bellas From Pitch Perfect 2
- What to wear: Black pants with zippered pockets, a white shirt, and a navy vest.
- How to act: Like you're gearing up for a big performance against Das Sound Machine.
Imperator Furiosa From Mad Max: Fury Road
- What to wear: An extremely dirty neutral-colored t-shirt with a black scarf, metal arm, and a pair of steampunk-ish goggles. Put black makeup around your eyes and shave your head or wear a short wig.
- How to act: Like the baddest b*tch in all the land.
Adaline From The Age of Adaline
- What to wear: An old-fashioned yet timeless gown that makes you look impossibly statuesque and a blond wig, pinned back at the ear.
- How to act: Talk like you're from about 50 years ago. Sprinkle in "my goodness" many times.
John and Gail From Pitch Perfect 2
For her: Your sparkliest prom dress will do. Pair with a beehive hairdo and gaudy matching jewelry.
For him: You'll need a full tux. And you should both give a running commentary of everyone around you, judging them harshly.
Anastasia Steele From Fifty Shades of Grey
- What to wear: Jeans, a plain t-shirt, converse sneakers, and your hair down with bangs.
- How to act: Painfully innocent and awkward. Bite your lip a lot.