After nearly 30 years, the Owens women are dusting off their spellbooks, blending margaritas, and dragging us right back into the witchy chaos we never stopped craving.
The Return of the Spellbinding Classic
Practical Magic 2 is officially a thing, and honestly, it feels like the cinematic equivalent of Mercury finally going direct. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are reprising their iconic roles as Sally and Gillian Owens, and the original aunties—Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing—are coming along for the ride. Yes, the boots, the curse, and the kitchen dance scene energy are all back.
This isn’t just a nostalgia play. This is legacy magic.
New Blood, Same Spellbook
The coven’s expanding. Joey King (with red hair, no less) has joined the cast, likely playing the next-gen Owens witch. Also stepping into the mystical mess are Maisie Williams (yep, Arya Stark herself), Lee Pace, and Xolo Maridueña. They’re younger, moodier, and ready to get cursed in all the right ways.
With a cast this stacked, the Owens house might collapse under the sheer weight of cheekbones and chaotic good energy.
What’s the Vibe This Time?
While Warner Bros. is keeping the plot sealed tighter than a jar of toadstools, we know it’s loosely based on The Book of Magic, the final novel in Alice Hoffman’s Owens family saga. Translation: more generational trauma, more spellwork, and a deeper dive into the curse that’s haunted this bloodline for centuries.
Expect family drama with a magical twist, dark romance, and enough witchy wisdom to inspire a thousand Pinterest boards.
Behind the Cauldron
This isn’t some cash-grab sequel cobbled together in a boardroom. Practical Magic 2 is being helmed by director Susanne Bier, who brought emotional heft to Bird Box and The Undoing. The script is co-penned by Akiva Goldsman, returning to inject continuity and heart. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are also producing, so trust—it’s in the right (and extremely well-manicured) hands.
When Can We Light Our Candles?
The film is set to drop on September 18, 2026. Production is already in full swing at Leavesden Studios in the UK, which means there’s a non-zero chance Nicole Kidman is spinning around in a velvet robe as we speak.
Final Byte
Witchcraft? Check. Intergenerational healing? Probably. A new excuse to make midnight margaritas and cry? Absolutely.
Practical Magic 2 isn’t just a sequel—it’s a resurrection. And if it gives us even one more iconic dance scene or chaotic love spell gone wrong, it’ll be worth every second of the wait.
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