Light your black candles, lace up your velvet boots, and prep your moon water — the Practical Magic universe is bubbling back to life. And yes, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are slipping back into their spellbinding roles as the Owens sisters. Practical Magic 2 is officially in the cauldron — and the magic? Still potent. Still messy. Still iconic.
The original 1998 cult-classic gave us witchy drama, dead boyfriends, midnight margaritas, and the fashion legacy of wide-brim hats and slip dresses layered over baby tees. It was camp. It was chaos. It was sisterhood served with a side of necromancy. And now, we’re getting a sequel — based on Alice Hoffman’s The Book of Magic, the final novel in her Owens family series.
Wait — Joey King Is in This?
You heard that right. The next generation of witchy women is coming in hot, and The Kissing Booth alum Joey King is reportedly joining the coven. She’s playing one of Gillian’s daughters — which means she’s about to inherit not just a dark family legacy but her own unstable magical powers. And what does that usually mean in the Owens universe? Chaos. Secrets. Probably another resurrection gone wrong.
According to early reports, her discovery of “dark family secrets” will set off a magical crisis. So basically, imagine Gen Z energy meets ancestral witch trauma. We’re in.
A Spell That Won’t Wear Off
Nicole Kidman, in full celestial goddess mode, told Rolling Stone:
“I just love that we made something that was embraced this way — it’s so rare — and that we get to do it again, hopefully with an audience that embraces us a second time. But c’mon, we are witches! We will work our magic.”
Of course, the story wouldn’t hit the same without the OGs. Sandra and Nicole are reprising their roles as Sally and Gillian — still bonded by blood, heartbreak, and the curse that dooms every man they love. You know, family stuff.
Denise Di Novi, producer of the first film and now the sequel, says they’re staying loyal to the source material. “We’re going to draw from Alice Hoffman’s books… and be true to the chronology,” she confirmed. Translation: same universe, deeper spells, older wounds.
So When Can We Book a One-Way Broom Ride?
Practical Magic 2 will hit theatres on September 18, 2026 — as revealed in a very aesthetic Instagram post featuring Sandra and Nicole’s voices whispering an original incantation:
“Tooth of wolf and morning dew / Something old and something new / Let the spell begin to mix / September 18, 2026.”
Yes, we got chills. No, we’re not okay.
Why It Still Matters
Because Practical Magic isn’t just about witches — it’s about women. Messy, magical, unapologetic women who survive love, loss, and small-town suspicion. It’s about choosing your sisters, dancing barefoot in your kitchen, and knowing that even if the world calls you cursed, you can still be powerful.
In an era where Hollywood reboots everything from superhero franchises to snack brands, Practical Magic returning doesn’t feel like a cash grab. It feels like a summoning. And we are so answering that call.
