Janelle Monáe unveils original "Phish Boy" character as 2026 Halloween costume

Janelle Monáe unveiled "Phish Boy," an original character, as her 2026 Halloween costume. She first wore it at her Wondaween Festival: Creature Carnival, held at Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, on October 29. She posted a reel of the reveal on Instagram on October 30, calling the character "an original new creature."