Overview
- The sequel is scheduled for wide theatrical release on September 11, 2026, with Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reprising their original roles and serving as producers.
- The cast blends returning players such as Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing with younger additions including Joey King, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace and Xolo Maridueña.
- Reports link the screenplay to Alice Hoffman’s 2021 novel The Book of Magic, though outlets describe that connection as reported rather than a formal studio announcement.
- The original 1998 Practical Magic has seen a streaming resurgence on HBO Max, a trend the studio and stars have highlighted while promoting the sequel, including a recent Instagram tease from Kidman.
- The project grew out of years of fan interest and earlier development ideas for a prequel series, and its studio backing signals Warner Bros. is betting nostalgia and streaming momentum will boost the sequel’s box-office prospects.