Jumanji Costume
In the jungle you must wait, until the dice read five or eight.
Whether you love the 1995 classic or the action-packed modern sequels, Jumanji offers some of the most adventurous costume options for solo cosplayers, couples, and groups. You can go retro with Alan Parrish's wild jungle-survivor look or team up as the video game avatars from the newer films. This guide focuses on the iconic, rugged jungle explorer aesthetic that defines the entire franchise.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Jumanji costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Jumanji costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Khaki explorer shirt
A button-down utility shirt with chest pockets in tan, beige, or khaki.
DIY: Use any tan or light brown button-down shirt and roll up the sleeves.
Cargo pants or shorts
Rugged cargo pants or shorts in olive green, brown, or khaki.
DIY: Any worn-in utility pants or brown chinos will work.
Pith helmet or safari hat
A classic tan pith helmet or a wide-brimmed fabric safari hat.
DIY: Use a straw hat or a green/tan bucket hat.
Faux leaf poncho or vest
A layer of artificial green leaves attached to a brown vest or poncho to mimic Alan Parrish's wild jungle look.
DIY: Safety-pin faux ivy garlands or cut-out green felt leaves onto an old brown t-shirt or vest.
Utility belt and fingerless gloves
A brown faux-leather belt with pouches and matching fingerless utility gloves.
DIY: Use a standard brown leather belt and slide on a small camera pouch or fanny pack.
Combat boots
Sturdy, scuffed brown or black lace-up combat boots.
DIY: Any worn-out hiking boots or work boots.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Jumanji costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the khaki utility shirt, rolling the sleeves up to the elbows for a rugged, active look.
- 2
Tuck the shirt into your khaki cargo pants or shorts, and secure them with a wide brown utility belt.
- 3
If going for the classic Alan Parrish look, drape the faux leaf poncho or vest over your shirt.
- 4
Put on the fingerless gloves and lace up your brown combat or hiking boots.
- 5
Place the pith helmet or safari hat firmly on your head.
- 6
Optional: Carry a vintage-style board game box or a toy compass as a prop.
Makeup & hair
Apply light brown and black face paint or bronzer to your cheeks, forehead, and arms to look like dirt and mud from the jungle. For hair, go for a messy, windblown look, or wear a wild, unkempt wig if portraying the stranded Alan Parrish.
Jumanji for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Dr. Smolder Bravestone (khaki shirt and pants) with Ruby Roundhouse (red crop top, leather suspenders, and green cargo shorts).
- group
- Assemble the full video game avatar squad: Smolder Bravestone, Ruby Roundhouse, Mouse Finbar (with his signature oversized backpack), and Professor Shelly Oberon.
- kids
- Dress your child in a khaki safari outfit with a plush monkey or lion toy to represent the board game's wild animal spawns.
- Plus size
- Professor Shelly Oberon's outfit (pith helmet, blue short-sleeved button-down shirt, khaki vest, and khaki pants) is a comfortable, highly recognizable, and loose-fitting option.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small lion mane wig or a tiny explorer vest to match your jungle expedition theme.
Tips
- To make the costume look authentic, don't be afraid to get dirty. Lightly dust your clothes with real dirt or dark eyeshadow.
- If you are carrying a backpack, use it to store your personal items like your phone, wallet, and water bottle during your event.
- For group photos, pose as if you are nervously looking around for jungle predators or holding up the Jumanji board game.
Jumanji costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Alan Parrish leaf costume?
- Buy a cheap brown t-shirt or poncho, then use hot glue or safety pins to cover it entirely with artificial ivy leaves and faux ferns from a craft store.
- What are the main characters to dress up as from the new Jumanji movies?
- The main avatars are Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson), Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan), Franklin 'Mouse' Finbar (Kevin Hart), and Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon (Jack Black).
- What props should I bring for a Jumanji costume?
- A replica of the Jumanji board game, a vintage map, a compass, a walkie-talkie, or a plush jungle animal are all excellent choices.
Did you know? The iconic Jumanji board game used in the original 1995 film sold at an auction in 2014 for over $60,000.