Discover 100 best Halloween costume ideas for 2025 and learn how to make each one magical and unforgettable using MessageAR AR greetings.
Halloween isn’t just about what you wear —
it’s about how you show up 👻✨
Whether you’re staying home, heading to a party, or surprising friends digitally —
you can turn every costume into an interactive moment using MessageAR.
👉 Record a fun Halloween greeting in your costume →
MessageAR creates a Magic Link →
Your friends see your character appear in their space in AR 😱
A costume + an experience = unforgettable.
Below are 100 best costume ideas — each with a smart MessageAR twist.
🧛 Classic Horror Icons (1–20)
| Costume Idea | MessageAR Moment |
|---|---|
| 1. Dracula | Pop into AR saying “I vant to haunt your home!” |
| 2. Frankenstein | Walk stiffly toward their camera like you’re escaping a lab |
| 3. Ghost | Float toward them whispering “Booooo… am I behind you?” |
| 4. Skeleton | Rattle invisible bones while dancing |
| 5. Grim Reaper | Slowly point the scythe at the viewer saying “Your time has come… for candy!” |
| 6. Mummy | Unwrap a bandage dramatically |
| 7. Werewolf | Howl into the AR camera |
| 8. Witch | Cast a spell that “appears” in their room |
| 9. Zombie | Crawl into frame groaning “Candy… brains…” |
| 10. Vampire Bride | Blow a spooky kiss then vanish |
| 11. Headless Horseman | Tilt your shoulders like your head disappeared |
| 12. Haunted Doll | Sit still… then suddenly move |
| 13. Swamp Monster | Pretend you just crawled out of a lake in their house |
| 14. Scarecrow | Freeze like a statue, then come alive |
| 15. Phantom of the Opera | Dramatic opera hand gestures + mask reveal |
| 16. Grim Nun | Extreme still stare → whisper “Look behind you.” |
| 17. Killer Clown | Offer candy… then cackle |
| 18. Possessed Puppet | Twitchy movement glitching toward viewer |
| 19. Mad Scientist | Fake explosion → wild laugh |
| 20. Killer Butcher | Pretend to sharpen a knife (prop!) |
🎬 Extra Tip:
Record in low light for horror costumes — AR shadows make you scarier.
🧙♀️ Fantasy & Magic Characters (21–40)
| Costume | MessageAR Magic |
|---|---|
| 21. Fairy | Pretend to sprinkle fairy dust that appears on screen |
| 22. Elf Archer | Shoot an “invisible arrow” into their room |
| 23. Mermaid | Wave as if floating underwater |
| 24. Wizard | Make spells appear using hand gestures |
| 25. Genie | Pop into AR with “Your wish is granted!” |
| 26. Dark Angel | Spread wings and whisper “Fallen… but fabulous.” |
| 27. Unicorn | Blow glitter kisses toward the camera |
| 28. Fortune Teller | Tell a creepy prediction about THEM |
| 29. Medusa | Pretend your snake hair is hissing at the viewer |
| 30. Goblin | Sneak around as if stealing their candy |
| 31. Warrior Princess | Swing a “magic sword” |
| 32. Dwarf Miner | Mine the floor in their room 😆 |
| 33. Royal Vampire | Elegant bow → slow fang reveal |
| 34. Sea Witch | Blow purple fog toward the viewer |
| 35. Enchanted Pumpkin Queen | Wave a pumpkin scepter |
| 36. Phoenix | Rise from below into frame dramatically |
| 37. Troll | Loud stomping as if shaking their room |
| 38. Satyr | Joke about being “half human, half chaos” |
| 39. Necromancer | Summon “spirits” from their floor |
| 40. Valkyrie | Announce their “divine Halloween destiny” |
🌚 Pop Culture & Movie Costumes (41–60)
| Costume | MessageAR Integration |
|---|---|
| 41. Wednesday Addams | Deadpan stare… then sarcastic joke |
| 42. Barbie | Say “This house looks Barbie-approved!” |
| 43. Ken | Flex, wink, and leave |
| 44. Joker | Slow laughter growing louder in AR |
| 45. Harley Quinn | Blow a kiss then threaten chaos |
| 46. Mario | “Let’s-a haunt!” 🍄 |
| 47. Luigi | Act scared of their room |
| 48. Spiderman | Pretend to shoot webs at furniture |
| 49. Batman | “I work alone… except you’re cool.” |
| 50. Wonder Woman | Use shield to “block the darkness” |
| 51. Deadpool | Break 4th wall roasting them |
| 52. Pennywise | Offer a balloon silently 🎈😨 |
| 53. Elsa | “Let it gooo… and give me candy!” |
| 54. Darth Vader | Force choke the air dramatically |
| 55. Grogu | Hold out hands like using The Force |
| 56. Minion | Gibberish greetings + chaotic energy |
| 57. Ghostface | Ask “What’s your favorite scary movie?” |
| 58. Maleficent | Tilt head with iconic smirk |
| 59. Jack Sparrow | Stumble like the room is rocking |
| 60. Black Panther | “Wakanda forever!” pose in AR |
📌 Tip:
These go viral fast on Instagram & TikTok through MessageAR.
👽 Sci-Fi & Space Characters (61–80)
| Costume | MessageAR Twist |
|---|---|
| 61. Alien Visitor | Act like you’ve landed in THEIR house |
| 62. Astronaut | Pretend to float in zero gravity |
| 63. Space Robot | Do glitchy robotic movement |
| 64. Galaxy Witch | Hologram-themed lighting + “stardust” |
| 65. Time Traveler | Look confused about the room’s year |
| 66. Cyborg | Scan their room like analyzing lifeforms |
| 67. UFO Pilot | “Permission to abduct your candy?” |
| 68. AI Android | Speak with lag like glitching |
| 69. Men in Black Agent | Flash “memory eraser” move |
| 70. Neon Hacker | Pretend to hack their space |
| 71. Jetpack Kid | Jump as if launching off |
| 72. Rocket Scientist | Act annoyed with their technology 😆 |
| 73. Planet Explorer | Name objects in their room like planets |
| 74. Intergalactic Queen | Royal quotes about Earthlings |
| 75. Star Knight | Clash invisible lightsabers |
| 76. Martian Warrior | Roar into camera |
| 77. Retro Robot | Beep-boop movements |
| 78. Satellite Signal Ghost | “Connecting… lost connection… Boo!” |
| 79. Cosmic Dragon | Blow invisible fire |
| 80. Portal Jumper | Enter frame as if exiting a portal |
🍭 Cute & Wholesome Costumes (81–100)
| Costume | MessageAR Enhancement |
|---|---|
| 81. Pumpkin Kid | Pop up saying “Pumpkin delivery!” |
| 82. Black Cat | Paw at the viewer |
| 83. Cupcake | Offer virtual sprinkles 🍬 |
| 84. Teddy Bear | Big heart-shaped hug |
| 85. Candy Fairy | Sprinkle candy around the room |
| 86. Rainbow Cloud | Shine while laughing |
| 87. Soft Ghost | “Boo! But like… gently.” |
| 88. Cupcake Zombie | Eat candy dramatically |
| 89. Bubble Tea Cup | Act like you’re sipping air |
| 90. Gummy Bear | Do a tiny dance |
| 91. Baby Bat | Flap your arms like wings |
| 92. Donut Hero | Defend sweets at all costs |
| 93. Cat Burglar | Pretend to steal their candy |
| 94. Bumblebee | Buzz close to the camera |
| 95. Fortune Cookie | Reveal “their fate” 😆 |
| 96. Taco Tuesday Knight | “Protecting all snacks!” |
| 97. Milk & Cookies Duo | Cute AR duo surprise |
| 98. Snow Cone Monster | Act like you’re melting |
| 99. Cereal Box Mascot | “Breakfast is haunted!” |
| 100. Plush Panda | Slow blink and wave cutely 🐼 |
📌 How to Use These Costume Ideas With MessageAR
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Speak to the viewer | Strong immersion |
| Move toward the camera | Feels like you’re in their space |
| Use props matching costume | AR anchors realistically |
| Add background mood lighting | More believable experience |
| Send unexpected | Fun scare reactions guaranteed |
⚡ AR turns a costume into a moment they never forget.
🎯 Final Takeaway
Costumes make you look like a character.
MessageAR makes you become one.
So whether you choose spooky, funny, cute, or epic…
Show up in your friends’ world digitally and surprise them like never before.
👉 Try MessageAR now: https://messagear.com
This Halloween, don’t wear the character.
Be the character — in their room. 👻✨