After nearly three decades, the Owens sisters are stirring the cauldron once again. Warner Bros. has officially confirmed Practical Magic 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 1998 cult classic — and yes, both Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are back to reprise their enchanting roles as Sally and Gillian Owens.
🪄 The Return of a Spellbinding Legacy
Directed by Susanne Bier (The Undoing, Bird Box), and written by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett, the new chapter draws inspiration from Alice Hoffman’s 2021 novel “The Book of Magic.” Production officially wrapped in September 2025, with Kidman sharing a behind-the-scenes sneak peek captioned, “The witches are back.”
Set for release in Fall 2026, Practical Magic 2 promises to blend the warmth of sisterhood with the haunting allure of inherited magic. The Owens family curse — that doomed every man they loved — may have faded, but some shadows never die.
🌙 A New Generation Awakens
While the original film centered on the two sisters fighting fate and family legacy, the sequel will reportedly expand the story to the next generation of Owens women. Joey King and Maisie Williams have joined the cast alongside returning legends Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing, reprising their beloved “auntie witch” roles.
Though Warner Bros. remains secretive about the plot, early whispers hint at an ancient spellbook resurfacing, reigniting powers long dormant. Love, loss, and the cost of power — all timeless themes of the first film — will once again take center stage, this time through the eyes of the daughters who inherit their mothers’ complicated magic.
✨ What We Know So Far
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Director: Susanne Bier
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Writers: Akiva Goldsman & Georgia Pritchett
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Based on: The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman
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Starring: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod
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Release Date: September 18, 2026
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Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures / HBO Max
đź’¬ The Cast Speaks
In a recent interview, Kidman described the reunion as “a dream dipped in moonlight”, while Bullock teased that the sequel “feels like coming home — but the house has more ghosts than ever.”
Fans who grew up with the original’s bittersweet charm are already calling it one of 2026’s most anticipated releases. With its mix of generational storytelling, romantic melancholy, and supernatural flair, Practical Magic 2 looks ready to rekindle the spell that bewitched audiences decades ago.
🕯️ “For every spell, there’s a price. And this time, the Owens women may learn that love itself is the most powerful magic of all.”
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