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‘The witches are back’: first look at Practical Magic 2 as Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return for spooky sequel
TL;DR
The teaser for Practical Magic 2 featuring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman has quickly become a top trend, indicating strong interest in the sequel. The film will also star Joey King and Maisie Williams as the sisters' daughters.
Key points
- Teaser for Practical Magic 2 has gone viral
- Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles
- Joey King and Maisie Williams join as the sisters' daughters
- Lee Pace plays a scholar named Harlan Vex
- Original film is based on Alice Hoffman's novel
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Practical Magic
The midnight margaritas are officially back on the menu. Within 24 hours of its debut, the first official teaser for Practical Magic 2 has surged into the Google Trends top 10, attracting millions of views and signalling an enthusiastic appetite for the return of the Owens family and all things witchy.
Academy Award winners Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman will return as sisters Sally and Gillian, with Kidman sharing a video of her and her fellow star on set last year, captioned: “The witches are back”.
Joining the coven in the sequel are The Kissing Booth’s Joey King and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams as Sally’s grown daughters, Kylie and Antonia, previously portrayed by Evan Rachel Wood (Kylie) and Alexandra Artrip (Antonia)
The Hobbit trilogy’s favourite elf, Lee Pace, has also joined the case, to portray a scholar named Harlan Vex.
The original film – based on Alice Hoffman’s 1995 bestselling novel – centres around the supernatural pair as they return home to their aunts’ Massachusetts mansion, with the film blending romantic comedy with darker themes to become a cult classic.
The sequel is set to build on the family curse storyline, which, as Gillian points out in the official trailer, isn’t great for a Tinder bio.
While director Susanne Bier – who previously worked with Bullock on horror flick Bird Box – suggests the sequel will lean into a more moody aesthetic, the trailer’s use of Harry Nilsson’s song Coconut suggests a wink to the original’s memorable kitchen dance.
This was all but confirmed during a recent episode of The Tonight Show, with Kidman assuring Jimmy Fallon the margaritas would be making a comeback.
Bullock stoked the frenzy further on Monday, choosing the trailer launch to make her Instagram debut with a playful video of a magically appearing margarita.
The sequel’s timing comes as the revival of another girl power/super power relic from the 90s, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, was cancelled and the delayed Harry Potter HBO series prepares for its launch late this year or even early in 2027.
Practical Magic 2 is scheduled for release on 18 September.
Q&A
What is the release date for Practical Magic 2?
The release date for Practical Magic 2 has not been officially announced yet.
Who are the main cast members in Practical Magic 2?
The main cast includes Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Maisie Williams, and Lee Pace.
What is the storyline of Practical Magic 2?
Practical Magic 2 continues the story of sisters Sally and Gillian as they navigate life with their daughters, blending supernatural elements with comedy.
