Suicide Squad Joker Costume
Recreate Jared Leto's edgy, tattooed villain look with ease.
Jared Leto's portrayal of the Joker in Suicide Squad features a modern, street-style spin on the classic DC villain. This popular costume is defined by a striking purple crocodile-print trench coat, slicked-back neon green hair, and a collage of chaotic tattoos. It is a bold, high-impact look that stands out at any convention or Halloween party.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $45–110
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What you need for a Suicide Squad Joker costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Suicide Squad Joker costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Purple crocodile-print trench coat
A knee-length faux-leather trench coat featuring a distinct purple crocodile skin texture.
DIY: Use a standard purple trench coat and draw subtle scale patterns with a dark fabric marker.
Dark athletic sweatpants
Dark blue or black relaxed-fit sweatpants, optionally featuring a white stripe down the side or 'Arkham' lettering.
DIY: Use any dark lounge pants or sweatpants you already own.
Suicide Squad Joker temporary tattoos
A sheet of temporary tattoos including the 'Damaged' forehead text, 'Ha Ha Ha' chest patterns, and the hand smile.
DIY: Draw the key tattoos on your face and collarbone using a fine-tip black liquid eyeliner.
Neon green hair gel or color spray
Temporary washable hair color in a bright, vibrant neon green shade.
DIY: Slick back your hair using heavy-hold clear gel mixed with green cosmetic pigment.
Face makeup kit
White cream face paint, dark grey eyeshadow, and bright red lipstick.
Gold chain necklaces and silver grillz
Layered gold-colored chain necklaces and a metallic silver teeth cap or grill.
DIY: Wrap small pieces of clean aluminum foil carefully over your front teeth for a temporary silver look.
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How to put it together
- 1
Apply the temporary tattoos to your face, neck, and chest according to the package instructions, ensuring your skin is clean and dry.
- 2
Use a makeup sponge to apply a thin, even layer of pale white face paint across your face, leaving the tattooed areas visible.
- 3
Smudge dark grey or black eyeshadow around your eyelids and under your eyes to create a sunken, sleep-deprived look.
- 4
Apply bright red lipstick messily to your lips, slightly overdrawing the corners of your mouth.
- 5
Slick your hair straight back using the neon green temporary hair gel or spray.
- 6
Put on the dark sweatpants, layer the gold chain necklaces around your neck, and insert the silver grillz.
- 7
Put on the purple crocodile-print trench coat, leaving it completely open to display the chest tattoos and chains.
Makeup & hair
Coat your face in pale white makeup, smudge dark grey eyeshadow around your eyes, and apply messy red lipstick. Slick your hair straight back using neon green temporary hair gel or a bright green wig.
Suicide Squad Joker for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Harley Quinn in her red and blue 'Daddy's Lil Monster' outfit for the ultimate Suicide Squad duo.
- group
- Form a full Suicide Squad group with Deadshot, Harley Quinn, El Diablo, and Killer Croc.
- kids
- Use a printed t-shirt that mimics the chest tattoos under a purple jacket, paired with washable green hair spray.
- Plus size
- Choose loose-fitting dark sweatpants and an oversized purple trench coat for a comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small purple coat with a tiny green wig.
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Squad joker costume
- Form a full Suicide Squad group with Deadshot, Harley Quinn, El Diablo, and Killer Croc.
Tips
- Let the temporary tattoos dry completely before applying any white face makeup around them to prevent smudging.
- If you plan to wear the coat closed, wear a flesh-colored t-shirt underneath with the tattoos drawn directly onto the fabric.
- Keep a straw handy for drinks so you do not ruin the red lipstick or the silver grillz throughout the night.
- For the best photos, hold your left hand (with the painted smile tattoo) over your mouth to mimic the iconic movie poster pose.
Suicide Squad Joker costume FAQ
- What tattoos does the Suicide Squad Joker have?
- He features 'Damaged' on his forehead, a 'J' on his left cheek, a star on his right temple, a large open-mouthed smile on his left hand, and various 'Ha Ha Ha' patterns across his chest and left arm.
- How do I get my hair to stay slicked back like the Joker?
- Apply a generous amount of strong-hold hair gel to damp hair, comb it straight back, and set it with a green color hair spray.
- Can I make this costume without being shirtless?
- Yes, you can wear a skin-toned compression shirt and apply the temporary tattoos or draw them directly onto the fabric with fabric markers.
Did you know? This version of the Joker was the first live-action iteration to feature extensive body tattoos, including the word 'Damaged' written across his forehead.