Even if you haven't read the 1995 New York Times bestseller by Alice Hoffman, you might know Practical Magic because of the feature film starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. First appearing on the big screen in 1998, the film features the perfect amount of witchy spookiness and romantic comedy.
Now, that cast is back with the long-awaited Practical Magic 2. Bullock stated that filming the sequel “felt like we came back to a home that we once lived.” The new release will be the perfect dose of nostalgia fans have been craving.
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming film.
When will the movie be available?
September 11, 2026
Are the stars of the movie returning?
Yes, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are returning as the Owen sisters, Sally and Gillian. Returning stars include Aunt Frances (played by Stockard Channing) and Aunt Jet (played by Dianne West). New cast members include Joey King (starring as Sally’s daughter), Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod.
Who is the director?
Susanne Bier (The Undoing, Bird Box) directs the sequel, taking over from the original film's director, Griffin Dunne. But, Dunne is still returning as one of the executive producers along with Bullock, Kidman, and Denise Di Novi (Little Women). Together they aim to “keep the spirit of the original while offering something new for fans.”
Was the film shot in the same locations?
No, the original movie filmed in Coupeville, Washington which stood in for a fiction New England Coastal town. The 2026 production has moved primarily to England along with principal photography which took place at the Warner Bros Studios where the iconic Owens house was rebuilt on a soundstage.
About the Book
Practical Magic: Deluxe Edition (The Practical Magic Series)
For centuries, the Owens sisters, Sally and Gillian, have been treated as outsiders and blamed for everything that has gone wrong in their Massachusetts town. As adults, they grow tired of being whispered at and strongly dislike their elderly aunts' unapologetically musty house surrounded by a crowd of black cats.
So they decide to leave town completely. One sister escapes by marrying, and the other runs away. But an unforeseen bond pulls the sisters back together, forcing them to confront their family history and the power of sisterhood. Practical Magic remains an unforgettable tale of witchcraft where happy endings may be possible.
First published in 1995, Practical Magic, by Alice Hoffman, is a cult-classic favorite. It offers a modern take on witchcraft, paired with an emotional story of sisterhood and female empowerment. The Deluxe Paperback edition features a new cover with foil details and an exquisite stenciled edge.
The book became a New York Times Bestseller and gained even wider fame when it was adapted into a 1998 film starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Because of the book and film's success, Practical Magic 2 is scheduled to be released on September 11, 2026, with the same female leads and returning stars Stockard Channing and Dianne West.
The sequel film is set 25 years after the events of the first film, and follows the Owens family and their attempt to break the curse that has haunted their lineage in hopes to save the next generation of their family.
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