4 People Halloween Costume Ideas That’ll Make Your Squad Look Amazing
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Trying to get four people to agree on halloween costumes is basically impossible, right?
Everyone’s got different ideas, different budgets, and different comfort levels.
Last year I watched my friends argue for three weeks straight about whether they should be the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or just wear random stuff.
They ended up as random stuff.
Don’t let that be you.
When you’ve got a group of four, you actually have the perfect number for some of the best costume ideas out there.
Not too small, not too big—just right.
I’m gonna walk you through some killer 4 people Halloween costume ideas that’ll make coordination way easier and way more fun.
Why Group Costumes for 4 Are Actually the Best
Okay so here’s the thing.
Four people is like the sweet spot for group costumes.
You’re not dealing with the chaos of trying to wrangle eight people.
But you’ve got enough variety to really pull off some iconic looks.
Think about it—most famous groups in movies and TV shows have four main characters.
The writers knew what they were doing.
Here’s why four works so well:
- You can split costs on props and accessories
- Everyone gets a main character (no one’s stuck being “random background person”)
- It’s easier to stay together at parties
- Photos look balanced and not too crowded
- You have enough people to make an impact but can still fit in one car
Plus when you show up somewhere in a coordinated group costume, people notice.
It just hits different than everyone doing their own thing.
Classic Movie Costumes That Never Get Old
Some movies were literally made for groups of four.
Like the universe knew you and your friends needed costume ideas.
The Wizard of Oz Squad
This one’s a classic for a reason.
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion.
Everyone knows these characters immediately.
The costumes are pretty straightforward too—you can DIY most of it or grab Wizard of Oz costume pieces online without breaking the bank.
Dorothy gets the blue gingham dress and ruby slippers.
Scarecrow needs some flannel and straw sticking out everywhere.
Tin Man can go silver with a funnel hat.
Lion gets the mane and tail situation.
Pro tip: Add a little basket with a stuffed dog for Dorothy and you’re golden.
Ghostbusters Energy
Who you gonna call?
Seriously though, Ghostbusters works perfectly for four people.
You all wear the same basic uniform (tan jumpsuit with patches) but you can customize with different proton packs and name tags.
Grab some Ghostbusters jumpsuits and you’re halfway there.
The beauty of this costume is everyone looks cohesive but you don’t have to fight over who gets to be the “main” character.
You’re all equally important ghost-catching legends.
Add some proton pack backpacks and maybe carry around some “ghost traps” (decorated boxes work fine).
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
This one brings out everyone’s inner child.
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo.
Each turtle has their own color bandana and weapon, so there’s built-in variety.
The personalities are distinct too:
- Leonardo (blue) – the leader, serious type
- Donatello (purple) – the tech nerd with the bo staff
- Raphael (red) – the hot-headed rebel
- Michelangelo (orange) – the party dude who loves pizza
You can assign roles based on actual personalities which makes it more fun.
The costumes themselves are pretty simple—green shirts and pants, shell backpacks, colored bandanas, and foam weapons.
Disney & Animated Film Favorites
Disney adults, this section’s for you.
And honestly even if you’re not a Disney adult, these costumes just work.
Toy Story Crew
Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and Bo Peep.
Or you could do Woody, Buzz, and two of the aliens.
There’s lots of ways to mix and match this one.
The costumes are recognizable, comfortable, and you can find pieces at thrift stores pretty easy.
Woody needs a cowboy hat, vest, and those cow-print chaps.
Buzz gets the white and green space suit situation.
Jessie rocks the red yarn hair and cowgirl outfit.
Bo Peep can go classic pink dress with bonnet or the newer movie version with the cape.
Incredibles Family
Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Violet, and Dash.
All wearing the same red suits with the logo makes this super easy to coordinate.
You literally just need matching red superhero suits in different sizes.
Add black boots, maybe some black gloves, and you’re done.
The family dynamic makes this one really fun if you’re going with an actual family or a close friend group.
Bonus points if someone can do Edna Mode’s voice all night.
Frozen Fans Unite
Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf.
Yeah I know Frozen’s been done a million times but it’s still a solid choice.
Especially if someone in your group is willing to be Olaf (the real MVP).
The costumes are gorgeous and everyone knows the characters.
You can go full elaborate gowns or do a more casual “Frozen 2” adventure look.
Either way it photographs really well.
TV Shows That Scream Group Goals
Television gave us some of the best friend groups ever.
Time to bring them to life.
Stranger Things Vibes
Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Will from season one.
Simple 80s clothes, backpacks, and walkie talkies.
This one’s super budget friendly because you probably have most of it in your closet already.
Striped shirts, high-waisted jeans, windbreakers.
Throw on some
