Gremlins Costume
Don't feed them after midnight or get them wet!
Gremlins is a beloved 1984 horror-comedy classic, making its characters popular choices for nostalgic, fun Halloween costumes. Fans can choose between dressing up as the adorable, furry Mogwai Gizmo or one of the chaotic, reptilian evil Gremlins like Stripe. The look typically centers around a cozy plush jumpsuit, a detailed latex mask, or creative face paint.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–90
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What you need for a Gremlins costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gremlins costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Gizmo Union Suit or Jumpsuit
A brown and white plush hooded jumpsuit with attached oversized Mogwai ears and a small tail.
DIY: Wear a brown oversized hoodie, fabric-glue a white felt oval to the chest, and attach large brown and pink felt ears to the hood.
Gremlin Latex Mask
A detailed green and brown reptilian mask featuring large pointed ears, red eyes, and sharp white teeth.
DIY: Use green and yellow face paint to draw scales, large ears on cardboard headband, and black eyeliner for dramatic reptilian eyes.
Plush Gizmo Hands
Three-toed white and brown plush gloves or mittens to mimic Mogwai hands.
DIY: Wear simple brown gloves and fabric-glue three large white felt triangles to the fingertips as claws.
Prop 3D Glasses
Classic red-and-blue paper 3D glasses, a signature accessory worn by the movie's mischievous cinema-dwelling gremlins.
DIY: Cut a frame out of white cardstock and color one lens red and the other blue with permanent markers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Gremlins costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the base outfit, choosing either the brown-and-white Gizmo union suit or a green-and-brown outfit for an evil Gremlin.
- 2
If going as Gizmo, pull up the hood to display the large Mogwai ears, ensuring they stand upright.
- 3
If going as an evil Gremlin, put on the detailed latex mask or apply green and yellow scale-like face paint.
- 4
Put on the plush three-toed gloves or clawed mittens to complete the creature hands.
- 5
Put on the paper 3D glasses over your eyes or mask for a humorous, movie-accurate touch.
- 6
Carry a small prop like a box of popcorn or a fake plate of cookies to reference the movie's midnight feeding rule.
Makeup & hair
If not using a mask, paint your face green with yellow highlights and dark shadows around the eyes to look like an evil Gremlin, or use simple brown and white face paint for a cute Gizmo look. Keep hair tucked completely inside the hood or mask.
Gremlins for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as the adorable Gizmo in a plush jumpsuit, while the other goes as the chaotic, mohawked Stripe.
- group
- A group can dress as a pack of evil Gremlins wearing various human accessories like 3D glasses, winter beanies, and holding popcorn bags.
- kids
- A cozy, fleece Gizmo kigurumi or toddler-sized plush romper is comfortable and warm for trick-or-treating.
- Plus size
- Unisex plush union suits offer a relaxed, highly accommodating fit that is warm and comfortable for all body types.
- pet
- A small dog costume featuring Gizmo's signature oversized ears and white-and-brown fur pattern.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Gremlins costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Gremlins dog costume
- A small dog costume featuring Gizmo's signature oversized ears and white-and-brown fur pattern.
Tips
- Plush union suits can get very warm indoors; wear lightweight, breathable t-shirts and shorts underneath.
- If wearing a full latex mask, ensure the eye holes are wide enough for safe navigation at night, or trim them slightly if needed.
- Carry a toy water gun as a fun prop to playfully threaten to 'multiply' the gremlins.
- For great photos, pose with a look of mock terror or mischievous glee while holding a box of movie theater popcorn.
Gremlins costume FAQ
- What are the three rules for a Gremlin?
- Never expose them to bright light (especially sunlight), never get them wet, and absolutely never feed them after midnight.
- How do you make a DIY Gizmo costume?
- Wear a brown hoodie with a white felt panel fabric-glued to the chest. Cut large ears out of brown and pink felt, stiffen them with wire or cardboard, and sew them to the sides of the hood.
- Is a Gremlins costume suitable for cold weather?
- Yes, the plush, fleece union suits and jumpsuits are incredibly warm and perfect for chilly Halloween nights.
Did you know? The original Gizmo puppet was so small and complex that it constantly broke down on set, leading the crew to create a full-sized puppet that inspired the larger, more chaotic evil Gremlins.