The Owens sisters are back and in style. In a sequel named Practical Magic 2, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman will return as the protagonists of the original supernatural romance, Sally and Gillian Owens, about 30 years after the cult hit of the original, which was set in the 1990s.In a sequel called Practical Magic 2, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman will be reunited as the titular character Sally and Gillian Owens, nearly three decades after the cult hit Practical Magic took place in the 1990s. Warner Bros. has scheduled the sequel for Sept. 18, 2026, just in time for the pre-Halloween movie season. Returning cast members, new faces, and Oscar-winning director Susanne Bier bring new life to the Practical Magic 2 release date, cast and story.
Practical Magic 2 Release Date Is Set for September 2026
Practical Magic 2 will be released in theaters on September 18, 2026.
The studio announced the date with a teaser, featuring one of the most iconic catchphrases from the original film: “Witching hour is upon us.” The sequel was filmed in 2025, providing the production with a good amount of screen time before it released in theaters.
This timing could play in its favor. The film will be released in September, before the spike in witch-related films and the original Practical Magic, which typically occurs in October.
Warner Bros.’ official Practical Magic 2 movie page lists the theatrical release and provides the studio’s latest information on the sequel.
Practical Magic 2 Cast Brings Back the Owens Sisters
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Return
The biggest reason longtime fans are excited is the return of both original leads.
Sandra Bullock plays Sally Owens again and Nicole Kidman is back as her free-spirited sibling, Gillian Owens. The original cast also plays an important role as producers with both actresses involved.
The first film follows Sally and Gillian, two members of an ancient family of witches, through their adventures as they discover tragedy has struck the men they love, under the shadow of a curse that’s been placed upon their family for generations.
They’ll be accompanied by several familiar members of the Owens family, per Warner Bros,.
Stockard Channing returns as Aunt Frances and Dianne Wiest is Aunt Jet. Sally’s daughters are also coming home, though, with Evan Rachel Wood reprising her role as Kylie and Alexandra Artrip reprising as Antonia.
Who Are the New Practical Magic 2 Cast Members?
The Practical Magic 2 cast is also expanding with several major additions.
In addition to starring in Pushing Daisies and Foundation, Lee Pace is also starring in the sequel, while Game of Thrones’ Maisie Williams and Blue Beetle and Solly McLeod’s Xolo Maridueña are also taking over roles in the sequel.
But what their significance to the Owens family’s future holds was left somewhat guarded, keeping Warner Bros. in the mysteries before the film’s release.
The follow-up is helmed by Bird Box and The Night Manager director Susanne Bier. The screenplay is by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett. Goldsman also co-wrote the script for the original 1998 film.
As Warner Bros. prepares for its 2026 release, the saga of its sequel continues to unfold, with the studio following the progress of its cast and production.
What Will Practical Magic 2 Be About?
A New Generation Faces the Owens Family Curse
The story will follow Sally and Gillian as the next generation in the Owens family faces the repercussions of an ancient curse, Warner Bros said.
It is particularly important to the return of Sally’s daughters. Instead of merely being a remake of the original, the sequel can delve into the transmission of magic and the family’s complex past from one generation to the next.
The franchise is actually based on the Alice Hoffman novels Practical Magic. Hoffman continued the Owens family legacy in several books such as The Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons and The Book of Magic.
Exactly how much the sequel borrows from those later novels remains to be seen, so readers should not assume it will directly adapt one particular book.
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Why the Practical Magic Sequel Is a Big Deal
The first Practical Magic (1998) was not a big critical hit. It gained a lot of popularity after that with the help of home viewing, TV broadcasts and re-watching it during the season.
It has retained a loyal audience due to its combination of sisterhood, romance, family drama and supernatural elements.
That makes Warner Bros. more and more valuable, in that it has a brand that older viewers can recognize and younger viewers who are streaming normal, more recent movies, can discover.
Return of Bullock and Kidman also means that Practical Magic 2 doesn’t need to be a reboot, it can continue the original story instead.
FAQs
When is Practical Magic 2 coming out?
Practical Magic 2 is scheduled for September 18, 2026, with Warner Bros. planning a theatrical release.
Are Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic 2?
Yes. Sandra Bullock returns as Sally Owens and Nicole Kidman as Gillian Owens. Both stars are also producers on the sequel.
Who else is returning for Practical Magic 2?
Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing, Evan Rachel Wood and Alexandra Artrip are among the returning cast members.
Who directs Practical Magic 2?
Susanne Bier directs the sequel, with Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett credited on the screenplay.
