We all knew Black Panther would be a hit–not just on screen, but also during Halloween. Just as we suspected, Wakandans were out in full-force this year, along with some other classic Black characters from your favorite films. Get into these 11 Halloween costumes inspired by our favorite movies.
1) Sunny Hostin as Okoye from Black Panther
SNEAK PEEK: Tomorrow @sunny Hostin fulfills her @theblackpanther dreams and takes on the role of the unstoppable General Okoye from the blockbuster who leads the battle cry for #WAKANDAFOREVER!
Here’s a first look at our #VeryFierceView Halloween special — see it all tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/Nxt0yFROaq
— The View (@TheView) October 30, 2018
2) Craig Melvin as Prince Akeem from Coming to America
.@craigmelvin is… Prince Akeem from “Coming to America”! #HalloweenTODAY pic.twitter.com/VCqB5YxTAB
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 31, 2018
3) Lupita Nyong’o as Dionne from Clueless
Lupita Nyong’o attends Heidi Klum’s 19th Annual Halloween Party presented by Party City and SVEDKA Vodka at LAVO New York on October 31, 2018 in New York City. #LupitaNyongo #Halloween #HeidiKlumHalloweenParty #HalloweenCostume #Clueless #Dionne pic.twitter.com/baTuKQLMtP
— ????Ginna???? (@Ginna_RenSolo) November 1, 2018
4) Janelle Monae as (a Black) Willy Wonka from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
“LeT”S go To ThE ChOcoLATE room”-Willy MonáE Wonka pic.twitter.com/G2jXeVqMTs
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) November 1, 2018
5) Justine Skye as Foxy Cleopatra from Austin Powers: Goldmember
You under arrest sugga ???? pic.twitter.com/vzSiQjtxOZ
— Justine Skye (@JustineSkye) October 28, 2018
6) Jhené Aiko as Nisi from BAPS
just dropping in to say… me and Krissy got to be our true #BAPS selves yesterday and it was a dream come true ???? #HappyHalloween2018 pic.twitter.com/uSEzG4ek3C
— Chilombo (@JheneAiko) October 30, 2018
7) Ciara as Nakia from Black Panther
Wakanda Forever! Thanks To Everyone Who Helped Bring This Look Together. Happy #Halloween ???? pic.twitter.com/A2u4C4q7E9
— Ciara (@ciara) October 31, 2018
8) Tracee Ellis Ross as Nakia from Black Panther
9) Chicago Film Critic E-Man as Get Out characters
Shout out to @LilRel4 and @lakeithlakeith. I LOVED @JordanPeele‘s @GetOutMovie and if you haven’t seen it yet PLEASE DO! pic.twitter.com/7eYIfO1km0
— E-Man’s Movie Reviews (@EmansReviews) October 31, 2018
10) Frozone from The Incredibles finally found his suit!
HONEY‼️‼️ I FOUND MY SUPER SUIT! ❄️
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•#NCCU #NCCU19 pic.twitter.com/laGqzBnEv5— Denz (@revdoc_) October 31, 2018
11) Ramonda and M’Baku from Black Panther
#mbaku said her husband is dead so #QueenMother is fair game. #couplescostumes #Halloween2018 pic.twitter.com/9lofa4n7sY
— Tiffany Blocker (@mrsgcb) October 29, 2018
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