Hocus Pocus 2 release date, cast, teaser trailer, and more
It’s almost time to fall under the Sanderson sisters’ spell once again with the arrival of Hocus Pocus 2 very soon! The beloved 1993 Halloween movie is a must-watch every spooky season, and brings delight to people of all ages.
The Sanderson sisters have been a holiday staple for years. If you can believe it, the movie actually didn’t get great reviews by critics and didn’t do well in the box office. But the audience was eventually captured under the spell of the story. Now you just can’t imagine Halloween without Hocus Pocus!
The first film’s director, Kenny Ortega, will not be behind the cameras for the sequel. That responsibility has fallen to director Anne Fletcher. Jen D’Angelo wrote the script, with Lynn Harris serving as producer.
Ready for more witchy business? Here’s everything we know about Hocus Pocus 2!
Hocus Pocus 2 release date
Disney first announced a sequel was in the works in May 2021. And since then, fans have been eagerly waiting to know when to expect the movie. Hocus Pocus 2 will be streaming this year starting Friday, Sept. 30 on Disney+!
Hocus Pocus 2 synopsis
The sequel sees the Sanderson sisters back, and they’re ready to cause trouble once again! It’s been 29 years since someone last lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th century witches. Now, they’re looking for revenge. It’s going to be up to three high school students to figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before midnight on All Hallow’s Eve.
Hocus Pocus 2 cast
Original cast members
- Bette Midler as Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson
- Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson
- Doug Jones as William “Billy” Butcherson, Winifred’s ex-boyfriend
Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like Max, Dani, or Allison will make any appearances. Hopefully they’ve moved far away from Salem. But a brief cameo would be a nice surprise – maybe we’ll get one? We’ll have to wait and see!
New cast members
The three high school students who will be on a mission to stop the wicked sisters are:
- Whitney Peak as Becca
- Belissa Escobedo as Izzy
- Lilia Buckingham as Cassie
Also rounding out the cast:
- Hannah Waddingham as The Witch
- Sam Richardson as Gilbert
- Tony Hale
- Froy Gutierrez
- Juju Brener
- Taylor Paige Henderson
- Nina Kitchen
Hocus Pocus 2 trailers
The trailers for the film gave us a quick look at the infamous Sanderson sisters, but that little glimpse was enough to get us all sorts of excited! Winnie warns Salem to lock up their children, Book is awake once again, and there’s another black cat roaming around. And it seems like there will be plenty of callbacks to the first film!
Hocus Pocus 2 poster and images
Disney+ has released the official poster, which you can see on the streamer’s official Twitter page. The Disney+ Twitter account also shared a first-look image of the three leading actresses all decked out in their characters’ outfits once again. We’ve also shared more images from the film below.
Where to watch Hocus Pocus
If you’re looking to relive the magic of the first film, then you’re in luck! The 90s Halloween classic is currently streaming on Disney+. If you’d rather rent or buy the production, you can do so on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.
Be sure to keep this page bookmarked. We’ll be adding in news and updates about Hocus Pocus 2 as they come!
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