Overview
- The sequel, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, opens in theaters on Sept. 10–11, 2026 after a string of city premieres and festival screenings.
- Early reviews are mixed, with most critics praising Bullock and Kidman’s chemistry and the performances of Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing while criticizing the film’s long runtime, uneven plotting, and noticeable digital effects.
- Producers rebuilt the iconic Owens house as a full structure on a London back lot and credited Bullock with close hands‑on input to match the original’s look.
- The production recast the younger Owens daughters with Joey King and Maisie Williams, a choice that prompted public comment from Evan Rachel Wood and on‑set explanations from director Susanne Bier that the decision was narrative driven.
- Studio executives and the film’s stars have linked a possible third installment and a formal ‘passing of the torch’ to the younger cast to Practical Magic 2’s box‑office performance.