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Michael Jackson (Thriller era) costume
Michael Jackson (Thriller era) is in the 2026 trend data for United States, UK, Germany & Austria, France and Rest of Europe. Below: where it's trending, and a look you can put together from things you already own.
Where it's trending
- United StatesIn both 2026 lists.
- UK, Germany & Austria, France and Rest of EuropeIn 2026 search rankings.
Trend data compiled from: Mental Floss 2026 most-searched costumes ranking (Oct 2026); Google Frightgeist 2026 top trending costume searches (Fox / Time Out, Oct 2026); Spirit Halloween 2026 top costume trends (CNN Newsource, 6 Oct 2026); Circana: Resident Evil Requiem best-selling US game of 2026 so far (Insider Gaming, 20 Mar 2026); Google Frightgeist 2026 trending costumes, US-based data (Haunted Attraction Network, 16 Oct 2026); Global 2026 picks from Mental Floss 2026 most-searched costumes ranking and Google Frightgeist (US data); Circana: Resident Evil Requiem best-selling US game of 2026 so far; LDN Fashion: Halloween costumes London is wearing (19 Oct 2026); willhaben Austria Halloween 2026 costume trends press release (APA-OTS, 21 Oct 2026); Deguisto Halloween 2026 costume guide, French retailer (updated 19 Sep 2026). Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Closet-built look
Duo
Thriller & Zombie
- Thriller jacketRed jacket, black tape in a V on the chest, red trousers.
- Zombie dancerOld clothes you can rip, grey face paint, dark eyes.
The one piece to get Zombie makeup kit
Want a plan for your own night? Pick where you'll be on Oct 31 and get three costumes at $0, about $25 and $50+, fitted to that night's forecast.
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