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'Practical Magic 2': Release date, cast, and more about sequel
'Practical Magic 2': Everything you need to know about Kidman-Bullock sequel

'Practical Magic 2': Release date, cast, and more about sequel

Jul 20, 2025
12:30 am

What's the story

The beloved 1998 film Practical Magic is set to return with a sequel. The original stars, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, are confirmed to reprise their roles as Sally and Gillian Owens. The sequel will be directed by Susanne Bier from a script by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett. Here's everything we know about the upcoming movie so far.

Release details

'Practical Magic 2' to cast its spell in September 2026

The sequel to Practical Magic is set to hit theaters on September 18, 2026. The film has already entered production, with Kidman and Bier sharing a video of their return to the world of the witches. Kidman captioned the Instagram post, declaring, "The witches are back... Owens sisters' first day on set!"

Cast details

Here's a look at the star-studded cast

Along with Kidman and Bullock, Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest and nominee Stockard Channing will also return as Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny. Joey King has been confirmed to join the cast as one of Sally's daughters. Newcomers to the sequel include Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod. However, character details for these newcomers remain undisclosed.

Director's background

Bier has previously worked with both Bullock and Kidman

Bier, who is helming Practical Magic 2, has previously worked with both Bullock and Kidman. She directed the Netflix hit Birdbox (2018), which starred Bullock. More recently, she collaborated with Kidman on the murder-mystery The Perfect Couple (2024). The original Practical Magic was directed by Griffin Dunne. While the movie initially disappointed, only earning $46 million in the US against a budget of $75 million, it has become a cult classic over the years.