The Best Halloween Costumes from Your Favorite Film and TV Characters

Perhaps the simplest costume of all, E.T.'s ghost disguise is a tried and true Halloween option.

Barbie was the movie of the summer and is sure to infiltrate many people's Halloween costumes this year. Who cares if you have the same costume as others when you're decked in classic Barbie fashion? Every Barbie in the movie sports several different looks throughout the movie, giving you endless costume possibilities. From stereotypical Barbie to president Barbie, you're sure to find your cup of tea — even all the Kens in the world. Looking to get a bit creative with this costume? Try picking a vintage Barbie doll look to emulate. 

Rivaling Barbie for the top spot this summer, this blockbuster film might not have the most distinctive fashion choices, but its costumes largely consist of clothing likely already in your dad's closet: blazers, button-downs, dress pants, a tie, and perhaps some suspenders if you're lucky.

An easy last-minute costume idea, channel Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty. Needing nothing more than a flirty tank top and denim shorts, you'll look as if you came straight from Cousins Beach.

This recent release features a number of casual looks that you can easily recreate this Halloween. Featuring closet staples like t-shirts, jeans, and flannels, recreating any of Bottom's character outfits is another perfect last-minute option. 

In season eight of Friends, Monica (Courtney Cox) pulls off a convincing Catwoman look, while Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) dons a "Supergirl" cape. Especially after seeing Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, there's an endless amount of potential for the popular costume. 

Grab an apron and a white t-shirt, and you are a carbon copy of Carmen from The Bear. Now all you need are his cooking skills.

Yearning for childhood Halloween days again this fall? Bring it back to your Disney princess phase with this simple yet enchanting Little Mermaid costume. You can add in Prince Eric's look if you're looking for a cute couple's outfit moment. Bonus points if you attempt her actual mermaid look. 

On the hit sitcom, Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) puts together her best Rosie the Riveter costume, complete with the feminist icon's signature red bandana, while Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) dressed up as an Olympic athlete.

Despite being the most heartless character in the show, we can't deny that Chanel #1 (Emma Roberts) pulls off a top-notch Jackie Kennedy costume. The pink suit, a replica of the one Jackie wore on the day of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, instantly channels the former First Lady.

In a Halloween-themed season four episode, Issa Rae's Insecure gave us one of the most memorable costumes–Kelli (Natasha Rothwell) dresses up as Nisi from the 1997 comedy film B.A.P.S. Her blonde wig and orange pleather suit was a perfect rendition of Halle Berry's character, despite her voluminous updo throwing her off balance.

Even after 16 years, Mean Girls offers timeless costume inspiration. Although Regina George (Rachel McAdams) may vie for the spotlight in her bunny look, it's Karen's (Amanda Seyfried) mouse costume that steals the spotlight. A ruffled black babydoll dress is all there is to it—and you can't forget the mouse ears.

Reminiscent of the 1996 Baz Luhrmann version of Romeo and Juliet, Euphoria's Rue (Zendaya) and Jules (Hunter Schafer) dress up as the star-crossed lovers for a Halloween party. While Rue wears an androgynous tuxedo, Jules opts for a white Grecian dress and a set of angel wings. The show also reminds us that we can't skip out on the glitter for Halloween.

Jake Gyllenhaal's Donnie Darko opts for a simple skeleton suit for his Halloween look in this twisted fantasy flick.

Twitches is a classic Disney movie from the early 2000s and a guilty pleasure for millennials. While both of the film's twin witches, played by Tia and Tamera Mowry, offer some memorable Y2K styles, Camryn's party dress and masquerade mask give plenty of inspiration for an easy Halloween costume.

Whether or not you liked Don't Worry Darling, we can all admit that this dress worn by Alice (played by Florence Pugh) has lived rent-free in our brains. For a modern take on the costume, grab some fake blood, a white dress, and a black bow to recreate this iconic look. 

Going for a more apocalyptic-style outfit this year? These outfits from The Last Of Us serve as the perfect point of reference. Just grab your favorite bomber jacket, a t-shirt, and jeans.

You can't go wrong with this classic Jennifer Coolidge look from The White Lotus. In keeping with the Barbie pink trend, this costume is trendy and cool all at the same time. Maybe add a glass of wine for good measure.