We're Calling It Now: These Are the Most Popular Halloween Costumes For Kids This Year
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Year after year, little ghosts, mummies, and witches run around screaming "Trick or treat!" as they wander through their neighborhoods carrying pumpkin-shaped candy buckets — but every year, there's a slew of costumes that make everyone say, "Yup, expected as much," for a different reason. Between all of the popular new movies, TV shows, books, and video games from the year, there are always a ton of new favorite characters to pretend to be each Oct. 31. From Fortnite characters to a select few trendy animals, we're calling it now: the following costumes are going to be the most popular of the year.
Just be sure that if your child's asking to dress in one of these costumes that they're sure it's the one they truly want — because shopping for a Halloween ensemble with indecisive kids is one of the worst parts of the holiday.
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If your kid has been watching Coco on repeat since its release at the end of last year, this costume — or one inspired by one of the other amazing characters — is a no-brainer!
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The Incredibles
We think the most common family group costumes will probably be Incredibles-themed this year, but even if your kid wants to fly solo as Violet, Dash, or Jack Jack, they'll look, well . . . incredible!
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This Violet costume is too cute for words!
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Black Panther
Wakanda forever! This Black Panther costume was homemade, but we just know you're going to be seeing several little ones dressed as T'Challa (and Shuri and Okoye . . . ).
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Daniel Tiger
Kids who are obsessed with the friendliest tiger in the neighborhood will love dressing up as him!
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We love this little tiger's tail and ears!
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Unicorns
All you need for a unicorn costume ($43, originally $106) are a horn and a white outfit, but going the extra mile with a wig means getting that much closer to the best costume prize!
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This unicorn headband and tail set ($36) is simple but adorable and is available on Etsy!
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Chewie would never consider eating a porg this adorable.
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Han Solo
Kids who went to see Solo are totally going to want to dress up as the troublemaker himself.
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Chewbacca
It's been many a decade since Chewie ($100) was first introduced to us in Star Wars, but thanks to Solo, he's back, baby!
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Narwhal
Move over, mermaids — narwhals are the new trendy sea creature. Not to mention, they're the unicorn of the sea, giving them even more mystical appeal.
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Fortnite Characters
This Fortnite-inspired onesie ($45) will keep your video-game-loving kiddo warm on Halloween night.
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If your little one wants to dress up as the Red Knight, this onesie ($45) is perfect.
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