Overview

• The studio first announced a third Hocus Pocus film in June 2023 after Hocus Pocus 2 set viewership records on Disney+.
• Screenwriter Jen D’Angelo says the project remains in the story phase with multiple narrative ideas under exploration.
• Sarah Jessica Parker confirmed on July 13 that only preliminary conversations have taken place and no formal development has begun.
• Original stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy have all expressed enthusiasm to return, underscoring the need to move quickly as they age.
• No director, finalized script or production schedule has been set, leaving the sequel’s timeline uncertain.