Overview
- The sequel began its theatrical rollout this Thursday, September 10, with releases reported in markets that include Mexico and Peru.
- Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as Sally and Gillian Owens after nearly three decades, a reunion the actresses say was driven largely by sustained fan interest.
- Production designer Tom Burton and his team built a full 360-degree Owens mansion set using more than 4,000 plants and 52 mature trees in a 15-week process to recreate the original film’s atmosphere.
- Early critical response has been mixed with Rotten Tomatoes scores reported in the low–mid 30s, with critics praising Bullock and Kidman’s chemistry and the production design while faulting the script, pacing and length.
- The film adapts material from Alice Hoffman’s expanded Owens universe, positioning the story around a returning ancestral curse and a new generation of characters, a development that could determine whether fan loyalty translates into sustained box-office support.