The Pop-Culture-Inspired Group Costumes You and Your Friends Need to Dress Up in This Year

Thinking of an original Halloween costume for one person is hard enough, but for an entire group?! Puh-leeze. If the mere thought makes you want to drown yourself in candy corn, never fear — we've pulled together some truly amazing costume ideas from this year's biggest TV shows and movies that will be perfect for you and all of your besties.

Team Cap in Captain America: Civil War
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Team Cap in Captain America: Civil War

If you were Team Cap while watching Captain America: Civil War, it only makes sense that you support him on Halloween as well. Now go on and get your Captain America/Hawkeye/Falcon/Scarlet Witch/Winter Soldier on.

Team Iron Man in Captain America: Civil War
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Team Iron Man in Captain America: Civil War

If you couldn't care less about Cap, round up your friends and suit up as Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, Vision, War Machine, and Spider-Man.

Rick and Co. in The Walking Dead
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Rick and Co. in The Walking Dead

If you're interested in channeling your inner zombie-killer, The Walking Dead costumes are relatively easy to execute. Rick, Michonne, Glenn, and the rest of the crew basically rock normal clothes that are just covered in various blood and guts. If you go as Negan, though, you've got to wear a black leather jacket and carry around a bat.

The Doctors in Grey's Anatomy
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The Doctors in Grey's Anatomy

OK, some of these people are dead (RIP Derek), but you can be whoever you want for Halloween! Pick your favorite season of Grey's Anatomy and gather your friends and some white coats.

The Gladiators in Scandal
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The Gladiators in Scandal

Of course, you would be Olivia. The tricky part would be convincing your friends to be anyone but Olivia. Don't worry, we trust you'll get it handled.

Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and Flash the Sloth in Zootopia
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Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and Flash the Sloth in Zootopia

For Judy, get yourself some gray bunny ears, a bunny tail, and a blue cop uniform. For Nick, a pair of orange fox ears and a bushy tail will do, as well as a green button-down, khakis, and a striped tie. If you're going as Flash, throw on a green polo shirt, and make sure you speak reeeeaaaaallllly, reaaaaaallllyyyyyy sloooowwwwwwlllllyyyyy.

The Lyon Family in Empire
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The Lyon Family in Empire

Empire is one of the hottest shows on TV, so what better way to pay homage to it than by dressing up like Cookie and company?

The White Queen, the Mad Hatter, and Alice in Alice Through the Looking Glass
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The White Queen, the Mad Hatter, and Alice in Alice Through the Looking Glass

Alice Through the Looking Glass is full of eye-catching characters, but none look as striking as the White Queen, the Mad Hatter, and Alice.

Dory, Marlin, and Hank in Finding Dory
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Dory, Marlin, and Hank in Finding Dory

Hopefully you're into face paint, because Dory, Marlin, Hank, and any of the other characters in Finding Dory would make a fantastic, child-friendly costume.

The Kids in Stranger Things
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The Kids in Stranger Things

Check out this step-by-step breakdown for how you can achieve each Stranger Things character's exact look.

The Fairy-Tale Characters of Once Upon a Time
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The Fairy-Tale Characters of Once Upon a Time

Do you host Once Upon a Time viewing parties for your friends every week? Why not dress up like Emma and company this year? Being a princess is fun and all, but we would opt for Regina or Rumpelstiltskin.

Derek, Hansel, and Valentina Valencia in Zoolander 2
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Derek, Hansel, and Valentina Valencia in Zoolander 2

Get ready to layer on the crazy as thickly as you do the hair gel if you head out on Oct. 31 dressed as the fashion industry's most hilarious trio.

The Inmates in Orange Is the New Black
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The Inmates in Orange Is the New Black

All you really need are some beige and orange jumpsuits and attitude for this one! Just whatever you do, don't do this.

These Murderous Female Creeps in The Purge: Election Year
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These Murderous Female Creeps in The Purge: Election Year

Pair some skimpy bustier tops with brightly colored tutus, as well as some scary masks emblazoned with "kiss me," to nail their sexy-scary attire.

Ravenna, the Huntsman, Sara, and Queen Freya in The Huntsman: Winter's War
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Ravenna, the Huntsman, Sara, and Queen Freya in The Huntsman: Winter's War

Do you have a tall, blond, ridiculously ripped male friend? Is he into hand-to-hand combat? Then he might make the perfect Huntsman to your Sara, Queen Freya, and Ravenna.

The Team in Everybody Wants Some!!
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The Team in Everybody Wants Some!!

Get some old-school baseball tees, white jeggings (unless, of course, you have baseball pants), baseball hats, and striped athletic socks to perfect this team's vintage uniforms.

The Demon-Fighting Gang in Supernatural
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The Demon-Fighting Gang in Supernatural

All you have to do is have everyone take the personality quiz to find out who they would be, and bam! Roles assigned.

Sandy, Danny, and Rizzo From Grease
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Sandy, Danny, and Rizzo From Grease

Does it get any more classic than paying homage to Sandy, Danny, and Rizzo? No, it does not. Plus, if you have more people, there's always Doody, Sonny, Putzie, Frenchy, Jan, and Marty.

Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Deadpool, and Colossus in Deadpool
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Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Deadpool, and Colossus in Deadpool

If you're sarcastic as all hell, then get ready to kick ass and take names as Deadpool and his X-Men companions, Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Colossus.

Bomb, Red, and Chuck in Angry Birds
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Bomb, Red, and Chuck in Angry Birds

Glue feathers to sweatshirts that are in the same color as these guys, wear an irritated expression, and BAM — you'll be an angry bird.

Kimmy Schmidt and the Sister Wives in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
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Kimmy Schmidt and the Sister Wives in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

All you really need for this would be some floor-length plain dresses and an ability to whip up a mean braid. Bonus points if you have someone play Jon Hamm's Richard Wayne Gary Wayne character.

Divergent's Dauntless in the Divergent Trilogy
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Divergent's Dauntless in the Divergent Trilogy

Couples can be Tris and Four this Halloween, but if you're heading out with a group, just go full Dauntless. Trust me, Peter might be a jerk in the movie, but he'd be fun to impersonate for a night.

Erin Gilbert, Abby Yates, Jillian Holtzmann, and Patty Tolan in Ghostbusters
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Erin Gilbert, Abby Yates, Jillian Holtzmann, and Patty Tolan in Ghostbusters

A Ghostbusters suit is easy to come by in any costume store, but adding extra touches like the right hair, accessories, and personalities will make your costumes that much better.

The Creepy Characters of American Horror Story
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The Creepy Characters of American Horror Story

The brilliant thing about American Horror Story is that there are already several themes to choose from! You can go Murder House-style, dress up like the nuns and inmates of Asylum, put on your witch's hat for Coven, get your freak on with Freak Show, or rock a disturbing Hotel costume.

The Ladies of X-Men: Apocalypse
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The Ladies of X-Men: Apocalypse

Mystique, Storm, Jean Grey, and Psylocke costumes are the perfect way to be strong, empowered mutants on Halloween (psychic powers not included, sadly).

The Dudes of X-Men: Apocalypse
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The Dudes of X-Men: Apocalypse

Can you imagine how cool a Quicksilver costume would be (for instance: gelling your silver hair back to make it look like you're running at top speeds)? Whether you dress up as him, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, or Angel, you know your outfit is going to be a winner.

Donatello, Raphael, Leonardo, and Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
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Donatello, Raphael, Leonardo, and Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Take a page out of Rihanna's book and strap a fake shell to your back to be the best group of crime-fighting, pizza-eating reptiles NYC has ever seen.

The Lannisters in Game of Thrones
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The Lannisters in Game of Thrones

This might be a bit of an investment, but is there a cooler option than going as the cast of Game of Thrones? The good guys and the bad guys alike have pretty cool ensembles going on. If you and your friends need some tips to pull it off, then check out this slideshow.

The Liars in Pretty Little Liars
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The Liars in Pretty Little Liars

Obsessed with the Rosewood gang? We have plenty of ideas for how to pull off the look.

The Crew of Star Trek's Voyager in Star Trek: Beyond
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The Crew of Star Trek's Voyager in Star Trek: Beyond

Here's a great recycling option: whip out your Star Trek uniforms from Comic-Con, and just use them again this Halloween. Don't forget to cast a Krall!

The Bennet Sisters in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
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The Bennet Sisters in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

If you combine a floor-length dress in neutral shades of white, brown, or green with a cardigan, a bonnet, and a fake machete, the result will be the ass-kicking Bennet sisters. We'll let you fight over who gets to be Elizabeth . . .

The Trio in The Vampire Diaries
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The Trio in The Vampire Diaries

Why not make Halloween awkward this year with a sexy love triangle? The Vampire Diaries has a large cast, but you could always just start with the core three: Elena, Damon, and Stefan. Here's how you can pull off the lovebirds, and all Stefan needs is a black v-neck and an intense stare.

Riff Raff, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and Magenta in The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Riff Raff, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and Magenta in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The 1975 cult classic about a bizarre mansion of unforgettable characters is a classic costume, and with a reboot on the way, it's especially relevant. Whether you're Riff Raff, Frank-N-Furter, Magenta, or Janet, this costume is definitely best done in a group. Our Rocky Horror costume how-to guide gives you directions for all the individual looks!

Amy, Kiki, and Carla in Bad Moms
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Amy, Kiki, and Carla in Bad Moms

Break out the drab gray pantsuit you only wear to interviews to get Amy's look, and improvise with the clothes you and your friends have to achieve Kiki's and Carla's very different (and very hilarious) styles.

The Suicide Squad in Suicide Squad
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The Suicide Squad in Suicide Squad

We have an easy-to-follow Harley Quinn DIY if you're dead set on being the Joker's other half, but the rest of the criminal crew is just as good. Katana rocks a sick mask, and Diablo's skull tattoo would make for some superfun face painting.