'Obsession,' 'The Odyssey'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Google has released its top trending Halloween costume searches for 2026, highlighting characters from horror films, video games, and viral sensations.
- Leading the list is Buddy the Unicorn from Casper Kelly’s horror film "Buddy," followed by the squishy toy NeeDoh and Nikki from Curry Barker’s horror hit "Obsession."
- Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" character Agamemnon ranks fourth, with other popular costumes including figures from "Poppy Playtime," "Minecraft," Disney’s "Descendants," and musician Oliver Tree.
- The rankings reflect costumes with the largest recent spikes in search traffic, indicating emerging trends rather than overall popularity.
- Trending couples costumes include Cyclops and Jean Grey from "X-Men," Nikki and Bear from "Obsession," and pairs inspired by Prime Video’s hockey romance "Off Campus."
