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Practical Magic 2 is an upcoming American romantic fantasy film directed by Susanne Bier and written by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett. A sequel to the 1998 film Practical Magic, it is based on Alice Hoffman‘s 2021 novel The Book of Magic. The film stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, and Dianne Wiest, who reprise their roles from the original film, alongside new cast members Joey King, Xolo Maridueña, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace, and Solly McLeod.

Produced by Bullock, Kidman, and Denise Di Novi, the film is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 11, 2026.

Practical Magic 2 marks a shift in production history as the first film involving former Village Roadshow Entertainment Group titles to be produced by Alcon Entertainment rather than Village Roadshow Pictures, following the latter’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025 and the subsequent $417.5 million sale of its library and sequel rights to Alcon in June 2025.[1][2]

Premise

Set twenty-five years after the events of the first film, the story follows the Owens family as they face a new crisis when a discovery regarding the family’s history and the origins of their magic comes to light. When Sally’s daughter (Joey King) begins to uncover hidden family secrets and develops her own dark abilities, the family is plunged into a multi-generational struggle to finally break the curse that has haunted their lineage for centuries. The Owens women (Sally, Gillian, and their aunts) must once again unite, traveling from their home in Massachusetts to the United Kingdom to confront the source of their magic and save the next generation of their family.

Cast

In July 2025, the filmmaking team stated that the new cast members would be joining the next chapter of the Owens’ story, though specific character details for Pace, Williams, Maridueña, and McLeod remain under wraps.[4]

Production

Development

On June 10, 2024, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that a sequel to the 1998 film Practical Magic was in development with Akiva Goldsman writing the script. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman were in negotiations to reprise their roles and produce the film with Denise Di Novi.[5] On June 13, 2024, Kidman confirmed that she would return, alongside Bullock.[6]

In July 2024, Di Novi stated that the sequel would be based on the novel The Book of Magic, also by Alice Hoffman, which serves as the final book in the original series.[7] In May 2025, Susanne Bier was announced as the director, with Georgia Pritchett joining Goldsman to co-write the screenplay.[8][9]

Casting

In July 2025, it was announced that Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing would reprise their roles as Aunts Jet and Franny Owens.[10] Joey King joined the cast as one of Sally’s daughters, alongside Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod in undisclosed roles.[11]

Filming

Principal photography began on July 18, 2025, at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, England.[12] Simon Duggan served as the cinematographer.[13] In addition to studio work, on-location filming took place in Devon and parts of London.[14][15]

Production officially wrapped on September 13, 2025.[16]

Release

Practical Magic 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 11, 2026.[17] It was previously scheduled to be released the following week, on September 18, 2026.[18]

References

  1. ^ a b “Alcon Acquires Bankrupt Village Roadshow Entertainment Group’s Film Library For $417.5 Million”. Alcon Entertainment. June 18, 2025. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Fuster, Jeremy (November 5, 2025). “Alcon Wins Sequel Rights to ‘Matrix,’ ‘Practical Magic’ and More Warner Bros. Films From Village Roadshow”. The Wrap. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  3. ^ Kit, Borys (May 21, 2025). “Joey King in Talks to Join Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman in ‘Practical Magic 2’ (Exclusive)”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 11, 2025). “Dianne Wiest & Stockard Channing Returning For ‘Practical Magic 2’; Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña And Solly Mcleod Also Set”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  5. ^ Woerner, Meredith (June 10, 2024). “‘Practical Magic 2’: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Talks to Return for Sequel”. Variety. Archived from the original on June 23, 2024.
  6. ^ Mazzeo, Esme; Mandell, Andrea (June 13, 2024). “Nicole Kidman Confirms She and Sandra Bullock Will Star in the ‘Practical Magic’ Sequel: ‘There’s a Lot More to Tell’ (Exclusive)”. People. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  7. ^ Nolfi, Joey (July 9, 2024). “‘Practical Magic 2’ plot will adapt ‘Book of Magic’ novel, producer says”. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  8. ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (May 6, 2025). “‘Practical Magic 2’ Sets Early Fall 2026 Release”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  9. ^ Kit, Borys (May 21, 2025). “Joey King in Talks to Join Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman in ‘Practical Magic 2’ (Exclusive)”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  10. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 11, 2025). “Dianne Wiest & Stockard Channing Returning For ‘Practical Magic 2’; Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña And Solly Mcleod Also Set”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  11. ^ Kit, Borys (May 21, 2025). “Joey King in Talks to Join Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman in ‘Practical Magic 2’“. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  12. ^ Calnan, Ellie (June 23, 2025). “‘Practical Magic 2’ starring Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock preps UK shoot”. Screen Global Production. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  13. ^ Simon Duggan, ASC, ACS Portfolio
  14. ^ “Practical Magic 2: Filming begins in the UK”. BBC News. July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  15. ^ Calnan, Ellie (July 14, 2025). “2025 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates”. Screen Daily. Archived from the original on July 14, 2025.
  16. ^ Dunn, Jack (September 13, 2025). “Nicole Kidman Says ‘Practical Magic 2’ Has Wrapped Production: ‘Thank You to the Cast and Crew for All Your Magic’“. Variety. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  17. ^ Lang, Brent (February 6, 2026). “DC Studios Moves ‘Clayface’ to October 2026, Warner Bros. Shifts ‘Practical Magic 2’ Release Date”. Variety. Archived from the original on February 6, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  18. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (May 6, 2025). “‘Practical Magic 2’, Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Sets Fall 2026 Release Date”. Variety. Archived from the original on May 6, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.