12 Cute Brother Halloween Costumes for the Ultimate Trick-or-Treating Duo
These matching costume ideas are a treat for parents and kids alike.
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Everything's better with a buddy — Halloween included. Think about it: Running from door to door and tracking down your neighborhood's very best Halloween candy (hello, king size candy bars) is way more fun when it's shared with the person you love most. Matching Halloween costumes are an easy way to take things to the next level. While it may seem like a nightmare to get your kids to settle on a specific theme — astronauts? vampires? pirates? — it'll turn out to be less of a headache in the long-run because you'll be able to take care of two (or three) costumes at once.
Browse through these brother Halloween costumes to get serious inspiration for their 2021 looks, everything from classic Disney characters to superhero duos. Here, we've rounded up a mix of store-bought and homemade Halloween costumes that will get everyone in the spooky spirit, stat. It doesn't matter if you're dressing up toddlers, kids or teens — these ideas are perfect for siblings of all ages and groups of all sizes. But if you have other kids to sort out, consider these sweet sister costumes or make it a family affair with an epic siblings costume.
Minions Costume
Minions: The Rise of Gru has been pushed back to 2022, but their love for these yellow troublemakers remains strong. Even though they'll wear a matching uniform (yellow shirt, blue overalls and goggles), make them choose which minion they identify with most: Kevin, Stuart, Bob, Otto or one of the others.
Astronauts Costume
Take them to infinity and beyond by dressing them in matching spacesuits. Don't forget to strap a faux jetpack to their backs, so they can really soar!
Batman and Robin Costume
Together, your two boys can conquer the world — just like Batman and Robin, no? Chances are, they'll both want to dress up as Batman at some point (how can you resist the bat mask?!), so you might as well make the costume in both sizes.
Knights Costume
Give a kid his own sword, shield and cape, and he's ready to take on whatever's thrown his way — as long as he has his best buddy by his side.
'Toy Story' Costume
Take it straight from Buzz: "The important thing is that we stick together!" Let everyone in your family pick which character they want to dress up as (Woody and Buzz are clear winners, obviously) and then prepare to steal everyone's hearts.
Mario and Cappy Costume
Your boys love playing video games, so it only makes sense to dress them up as the main characters from the Mario franchise. These outfits are super easy to DIY (although you can also find dozens of pre-made versions online).
'Monsters, Inc' Costume
A Monsters, Inc costume is perfect no matter how many boys you're looking to dress. That said, Sulley, Mike Wazowski and the Child Detection Agent monsters are three of the most iconic looks to recreate.
T-Rex and Triceratops Costume
Add some history — or prehistory, to be exact — to Fright Night with a dinosaur costume that will keep them snug all night.
Harry Potter and Hedwig Costume
Been making your way through the Harry Potter series as a family? Dress your boys as leads, Harry and Hedwig. Other magical duos from the books that make great costumes are Harry and Hagrid, Harry and Ron, Harry and a golden snitch, or Harry and a Nimbus 2000.
Superheroes Costume
If they're always switching teams (Team Marvel and Team DC Comics, that is), go for DIY superhero costumes instead. Before putting on their masks and capes, the boys can decide what their superpowers are and how they plan to save the world.
Carl and Russell from 'Up' Costume
Any costume that turns a toddler into a senior citizen is a winner in our book. Throw in a few colorful balloons for good measure (and serious fun!).
Batman and Captain America Costume
Sure, this costume mixes the DC Comics and Marvel universes — but what's a parent to do when the kids can't make up their mind? DIY a paper mask, give them both a cape and let them tailor it to their liking.
Juliana is a writer, editor and SEO strategist with over six years' of experience on the editorial staffs of publications including Reader's Digest, Best Life and Good Housekeeping. She covers everything from holiday and home to travel and food, and lives in New York City, where she can often be found at hot yoga or raiding the candy aisle at CVS.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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