In the lyrics of Huntrix, this article is a cosplay takedown! Whether it’s a cross-country horse race or the Man of Steel himself, 2025 is shaping up to be a year for some highly-awaited media. And original hits, from K-pop stars who slay while they sing, to a French inspired dark fantasy. Here are the top 10 newest cosplay trends of 2025 that we expect to see cosplay galore.

Note, this article may include spoilers. You have been warned!

K-Pop Demon Hunters

We’re gonna show you how it’s done! K-Pop Demon Hunters is the movie that everyone is talking about while listening to its super catchy soundtrack. The plot follows Rumi, Mira, and Zoey – aka Huntrix, a K-Pop girl group sensation – who balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters. We expect to see numerous cosplays of Huntrix and Saja Boys.

Superman

It’s up, up, up and away for cosplay! James Gunn’s new Superman movie offers a much-needed reset for the DCEU, and according to early reviews, a faithful comic book adaptation. With the success of this 2025 film, we expect to see an uptick in Superman cosplays, plus Lex Luthor, Green Lantern, and Hawkgirl.

Date Everything!

From the name alone, you may think this is your typical dating sim. However, it’s anything but. This first-person game involves dating everyday household objects, each with their own humanized persona, all fully voice acted. Despite its odd premise, creative designs turn furniture into fashion, making it a hit for cosplayers.

Sinners

Time to break out the fake blood. This vampire thriller directed by Ryan Coogler has achieved critical acclaim and broken multiple box office records. Sinners has already sunk its teeth into the cosplay scene, with multiple cosplays of Smoke, Stack, Remmick, and Mary.

Sabrina Carpenter

Have you ever tried this one? It may be a bit peculiar to see a popstar make this list, though cosplayers are channeling the “Espresso” popstar and her sweet, girly style – from Sabrina Carpenter’s sequined “Juno” rompers to her pastel music video outfits – at cons. Other notable popstar cosplays include Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan.

Fantastic Four: First Steps

Marvel is consistent hit at conventions, so it’s no surprise the upcoming Fantastic Four movie makes this list. These cosplays are easy to put together with a blue turtleneck sweater and matching blue pants. We also expect to see cosplays from other recent Marvel projects, such as Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts, and Ironheart.

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run

Finally, after years of waiting, Steel Ball Run is getting animated. Previews from JOJO Day and Anime Expo revealed the creative team and artwork, pictured above. Fans of the manga have already been cosplaying Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, Hot Pants, just to name a few, but the highly-awaited anime announcements are sure to put a “spin” on JoJo cosplay.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

For those that come after. Developed by French studio Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur is a dystopian adventure makes for a masterful RPG. While the expedition outfits are very intricate, there are already some sewing patterns out there for advanced cosplayers. And we’ve already seen a few cosplays of the simple yet meme-worthy Baguette outfit.

The Apothecary Diaries

Between season 2 of DanDaDan, a live action announcement of Solo Leveling, and more, choosing just one trending anime to make this list was near impossible. The Apothecary Diaries has surged in popularity, with a new teaser announcing a sequel following the conclusion of its second season. This historical anime will surely inspire some beautiful cosplays at anime events.

Squid Game Season 3

This year, the incredibly successful South Korean thriller drama returned to Netflix for a second and third season – with an ending no one expected. Squid Game has always been an easy cosplay option, and with lovable (and not so lovable) new characters, it will definitely return to conventions.