Practical Magic 2 brings Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman back as Sally and Gillian Owens, reconnecting audiences with the supernatural world of the original 1998 film.
✨ The Owens sisters return
The sequel reunites Bullock and Kidman and expands the family story with a new generation. The announced cast includes Joey King, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod, alongside returning performers Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing.
🪄 Story setup
The official synopsis says the Owens sisters must once again confront a dark ancestral curse threatening their family. The story brings the focus onto the next generation while keeping Sally and Gillian at its centre.
🎬 Who is directing?
Susanne Bier directs the sequel from a screenplay credited to Akiva Goldsman, Georgia Pritchett and Kelly Marcel, based on Alice Hoffman's The Book of Magic.
📅 Release information
Official regional listings place the film in cinemas during September 2026, with international release dates beginning in early September and North American theatrical release following shortly afterward. Check local listings for the exact date in your country.
Why fans are watching
The sequel combines a returning lead duo with younger characters who can carry the Owens family story forward. That makes the new film both a continuation of the original and an introduction to another chapter of the family mythology.