Google's Frightgeist 2026

The 10 Halloween costumes America can't stop searching for.

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1. Buddy the Unicorn

The cheerful orange unicorn from horror-comedy Buddy is Halloween's No. 1 search.

Photo: Bloody Disgusting

2. NeeDoh

The squishy stress ball becomes a wearable joke.

Photo: Schylling via Walmart

3. Nikki from Obsession

Red-and-black stripes and dark horror makeup from Obsession.

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4. Agamemnon

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey sends ancient Greek armor trending.

Photo: Flickering Myth

5. Lily Lovebraids

Poppy Playtime's doll-like horror star for gamers.

Photo: Mob Entertainment

6. Oliver Tree

The musician's bowl cut and bold looks are easy DIY.

Photo: Cleveland Scene

7. Verity

Minecraft horror's online phenomenon goes offline.

Illustration: ThatMob via Wikimedia Commons

8. Carl

The book hero's heart-patterned boxers are peak absurd.

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9. Disco Scooby-Doo

Nostalgia with a dance-floor makeover — bring Shaggy.

Photo: Rubies via CostumeBox

10. Hazel Hook

Captain Hook's daughter sails into Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.

Photo: Disney via Chip and Company

Which one will you pick?

Top duo: Disco Scooby-Doo + Shaggy. Follow for daily news.

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