A Look Back at the Best Men’s Halloween Costumes in Pop Culture

Every October, Halloween becomes a stage for dressing up, where celebrities trade their public personas for the thrill of make-believe. Whether drawn from film, video games, or nostalgia, their choices reveal as much about the characters they portray as the people behind the costumes.

Here are some of the most memorable men’s Halloween costumes inspired by pop culture in recent years.

1. The Weeknd as Beetlejuice

For his Halloween transformation, The Weeknd looked to Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice, embodying the eccentric ghost with pale makeup, wild hair, and a striped suit. Alongside Bella Hadid’s moody portrayal of Lydia Deetz, the duo paid homage to one of cinema’s strangest yet most beloved supernatural pairings.

2. Machine Gun Kelly as Link

Rapper and actor Machine Gun Kelly brought the hero of The Legend of Zelda to life, dressing as Link, the elfin warrior destined to rescue Princess Zelda. Known for his distinctive green tunic and sword, Link is one of gaming’s most enduring icons.

Standing beside Megan Fox’s fiery take on Zelda in a red bodysuit and gold boots, the rapper transformed the classic Nintendo duo into a red-carpet-ready spectacle.

3. Bradley Cooper as the Bear Dad

Bradley Cooper took a different approach to Halloween, reportedly donning a full bear costume while trick-or-treating with his daughter Lea and ex-partner Irina Shayk. Though his face stayed hidden, the simple disguise became one of the most talked-about celebrity sightings of the night.

4. Stephen Curry as Jigsaw

NBA star Stephen Curry brought a dose of horror to game day when he showed up dressed as Jigsaw from the Saw film series. Complete with a tricycle, red bow tie, and the chilling “Hello, I want to play a game” theme playing from a portable speaker, Stephen transformed an arena entrance into a cinematic moment.

5. Justin Timberlake as Lego Robin

Justin Timberlake proved once again that Halloween can be a family affair. Alongside Jessica Biel and their son Silas, the Timberlakes recreated the playful world of The Lego Batman Movie.

Silas dressed as Lego Batman, Jessica as Harley Quinn, and Justin as Robin, complete with the signature red and green suit and oversized Lego block design.

6. Neil Patrick Harris and family as a Jedi Clan

Few families commit to Halloween like Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s. This time, the duo and their twins went full Star Wars, with Neil channeling Obi-Wan Kenobi, David as Han Solo, and their children as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker.

The look continued their long-running tradition of family-themed costumes that balance humor and attention to detail. It was a reminder that even in Hollywood, some traditions remain delightfully homemade.

From nostalgic video game heroes to cinematic villains, these costumes remind us that Halloween’s greatest power lies in transformation. For one night, even the most recognizable faces in entertainment become someone, or something, entirely new.

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