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Practical Magic 2: key information
– Set for release on Sept 11, 2026 in the US, Sept 18 in the UK
– Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprising their iconic roles, Stockard Channing and Dianne Weist also return
– Joey King joins to play Sally’s daughter
– Plot will follow Alice Hoffman’s The Book of Magic novel
– First official trailer released
– Expected to stream on HBO Max after theatrical release
Practical Magic 2 is on its way and considering it’s been nearly 30 years since we enjoyed the 1998 original, it’s practically magical news – especially because Warner Bros. has confirmed the release date as September 11, 2026 in the US (and September 18 in the UK).
Will Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman be reprising their iconic roles? Yes, they certainly will. The sequel is set to bring back at least that much of the original’s spellbinding magic, with both Sally and Gillian Owens played by the original actors.
Marked as a theatrical release at first, it will almost certainly arrive on HBO Max after that, as a Warner movie – the original Practical Magic has found its home there.
And who knows, Practical Magic 2 may well find itself among the best Max movies to watch on one of the best streaming services. Here’s everything we know so far about Practical Magic 2 from release date, to cast, to plot and so much more.
Practical Magic 2 release date
While Warner Bros. first confirmed the sequel’s release for September 18, but this has since changed. In the US, it’s been pushed forward a week to September 11, but remains September 18 in international territories like the UK.
While it says “only in theaters”, it’s all-but-certain to come to HBO Max after that, since that’s Warner Bros. Discovery’s official streaming platform. It’s where the original 1998 Practical Magic just dropped too, if you want to remind yourself of the magic.
Practical Magic 2 trailer
Huzzah, our first trailer is here, which you can see above. This is only a teaser, so we can expect a full trailer to be released in the next few months.
Practical Magic 2: confirmed cast
Here’s who we can expect to be seen in Practical Magic 2:
- Sandra Bullock as Sally Owens
- Nicole Kidman as Gillian Owens
- Stockard Channing as Frances Owens
- Dianne Wiest as Bridget “Jet” Owens
- Joey King as Kylie Owens, Sally’s daughter
- Maisie Williams
- Lee Pace
- Xolo Maridueña
- Solly McLeod
It feels as though Practical Magic 2 wouldn’t be possible without the return of Bullock and Kidman as the Owens’ sisters, so this casting announcement coming hand-in-hand with revealing the movie’s existence makes total sense (and is a huge relief).
There is an important crew member returning, though, and that’s Akiva Goldsman who co-wrote the original Practical Magic. And he’s officially back on board for writing Practical Magic 2.
Practical Magic 2: story synopsis and rumors
Full spoilers for Practical Magic to follow. Plus, potential spoilers for Practical Magic 2.
Here’s the full sequel synopsis: “It Sally and Gillian Owens decades later as they confront the lingering family curse that makes men they love die horribly. When Sally’s daughter, Kylie uncovers dark secrets and develops her own powers, the family must unite to break the curse.”
The original Practical Magic movie in 1998 is based on the first novel in the famed series by author, Alice Hoffman. It followed Sally and Gillian, two reluctant witch sisters, who are raised by their aunts in a small town tackling a curse that could stop them from ever finding love.
And, as they grow up, they use their gift of practical magic to try to break the wretched curse for good.
So, when it comes to the plot of Practical Magic 2, it marks a return to the books. Hoffman’s series consists of four novels; Practical Magic (1995), The Rules of Magic (2017), Magic Lessons (2020) and The Book of Magic (2021). And Entertainment Weekly exclusively revealed in July 2024 that The Book of Magic would be the basis of the sequel’s plot.
Speaking to EW, producer Denise Di Novi said: “I think [fans are] going to be very pleased. We’re going to be very faithful. We’re cognizant to how important those characters and that movie are to so many people. We’re not going to reinvent the wheel.”
Will there be more Practical Magic movies?
Never say never. While there’s no suggestion that any more Practical Magic movies are on the way, I can’t say for certain that this marks the end. That said, given that Practical Magic 2 is based around Alice Hoffman’s conclusive novel of her series, then for Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s story at least, it feels… well, conclusive.
But, while another movie might be out of the question, how about a TV show? The two prequel novels that came between Practical Magic and The Book of Magic have been a focus of previous, though failed, attempts to bring Practical Magic back to life.
The most recent by HBO Max as it hoped to create a TV series in 2019. Set to focus on the aunts, Franny and Jet, it failed to get the green light, but perhaps Practical Magic 2 can bring the magic back to life?
I imagine it will all depend on the success of the movie – if it’s a big hit, spin-offs could be worked out pretty quickly.