SHREVEPORT, La. ( KTAL/KMSS) — As Halloween approaches, stores and online retailers are seeing a wave of shoppers searching for this year’s most in-demand costumes. From blockbuster movie characters to chart-topping pop stars, 2025’s costume trends mix fantasy, film, and fandom.
Here are 10 of the most popular costumes people are expected to wear this Halloween: • Glenda and Elphaba — With the Wicked movie release creating buzz, the Good Witch and Wicked Witch duo is one of this year’s hottest costume pairings. • K-pop Demon Hunters — Inspired by anime and high-energy stage looks, this style combines K-pop flair with fantasy weapons and bold colors. • Minecraft Characters — Kids and gamers alike continue to love the pixelated look of Steve, Alex, and Creeper costumes. • Miss Wanda

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