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Kotaku notes Spirit Halloween is selling a Rotta the Hutt inflatable costume for about $75, a playful Star Wars merch item, and jokes about design quirks (textured legs, exposed arm holes) while wondering if Rotta could be this year's breakout Halloween outfit.
Jamie Lee Curtis said at SXSW she wouldn’t have signed David Gordon Green’s 2018 Halloween if she’d known it was meant to start a trilogy, and used the moment to secure a development deal with Blumhouse. Blumhouse’s low-budget model and Curtis’s negotiations ultimately helped launch three more Halloween films, effectively reviving the franchise.
Orlando Bloom was photographed with actress Rachel Lynn Matthews on Halloween, with Matthews dressed as his ex Katy Perry, amid their recent split. The photos show Bloom in a skeleton costume and Matthews in a blue bodysuit resembling Perry's look from her Blue Origin space flight. Bloom and Perry, who share a daughter, confirmed their breakup in July but remain amicable. The event coincides with Perry's recent single 'Bandaids,' which hints at their breakup.
Halloween weekend at the box office was unusually weak, with no new major releases and the top movies earning less than $10 million, including a 40-year-old classic in the top 10, marking the worst October since 1997 and the lowest grossing weekend of 2025 so far.
The Halloween weekend box office was disappointing, with 'Regretting You' narrowly beating 'The Black Phone 2' due to seasonal and demographic factors, while the re-release of the Twilight movies drew significant attention, highlighting the impact of genre and audience preferences on movie performance.
Lily Allen celebrated her album 'West End Girl' by dressing up as Madeline from the children's books at a Halloween party, while also referencing her album's scandalous lyrics about her breakup with David Harbour, including songs that confront infidelity and emotional betrayal.
ICE raids in Chicago have cast a pall over Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebrations, causing fear and somberness in communities, with many feeling that the festivities are subdued due to immigration enforcement actions and raids.
The article discusses the definition of Halloween costumes, emphasizing that costumes should be worn out in public or at parties, rather than just for photos or virtual appearances, sparking a debate about what qualifies as a true Halloween costume.
A Michigan defense lawyer disputes FBI Director Kash Patel's claims that his client and others planned a Halloween terror attack, suggesting no such plot existed and that the suspects were simply gamers. The FBI announced arrests based on online discussions referencing 'pumpkin day,' but authorities have provided few details, and the lawyer believes no charges will be filed.
The Halloween weekend was the worst of 2025 for box office revenue, with only $43 million earned due to lack of new releases and competing events like baseball playoffs. 'Regretting You' surprisingly led the charts, while 'Black Phone 2' closely followed. The overall October earnings hit a 27-year low, highlighting a sluggish post-summer movie season. Upcoming releases in November and December are expected to boost industry performance.
The Halloween weekend in 2025 saw the lowest box office earnings of the year, with only $43 million in ticket sales due to the holiday falling on a Friday and lack of new releases. 'Regretting You' surprisingly led the charts with $8.1 million, closely followed by 'Black Phone 2' with $8 million. The overall October box office was the worst in 27 years, with several films underperforming, though some titles like 'KPop Demon Hunters' and 'Chainsaw Man' performed modestly.
Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update mocked Donald Trump for his unusual White House renovations and odd Halloween habits, including putting candy on a child's head and walking out to trick-or-treaters to 'Thriller,' while also criticizing his recent trip to Asia and remodeling efforts, portraying them as tone-deaf and bizarre.
Hailee Steinfeld celebrated Halloween by dressing as her character 'Vampire Mary' from the upcoming horror film 'Sinners,' sharing her look on social media along with a throwback costume with her husband Josh Allen from 'The Waterboy.'
Celebrities went all out for Halloween 2025, showcasing jaw-dropping costumes inspired by pop culture, movies, and personal themes, with some costumes sparking internet buzz and admiration for their creativity and resemblance to iconic figures.
Sia celebrated Halloween with her son amid a custody dispute with her estranged husband, Daniel Bernad, involving serious allegations and legal proceedings, but she appeared happy during their outing.