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Get ready for a spellbinding return as Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing are conjuring up that iconic Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny magic once again in Practical Magic 2. These sass-filled, supernatural godmothers, who helped raise witches-in-training Sally and Gillian Owens in the original 1998 cult classic, are officially back in the cauldron. At ages 77 and 81, respectively, Wiest and Channing are reuniting with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, adding that warm, witchy nostalgia fans crave.
Slated for a theatrical release on September 18, 2026, Practical Magic 2 picks up with the Owens clan, played by Bullock and Kidman, and brings the next generation into the mix with a Gen Z twist with Joey King playing Sally’s daughter, plus newcomers Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod joining the coven. Susanne Bier is directing, with Akiva Goldsman returning from the original and Georgia Pritchett scripting the magic, inspired by Alice Hoffman’s 2021 novel The Book of Magic.
Producers for Practical Magic 2 are leaning into the charm of the original, denying any plot‑reinvention spells and instead promising a faithful, heartfelt continuation of sisterhood, witchcraft, and a little everyday enchantment.
What was Practical Magic about?
Practical Magic revolved around Sally, played by Sandra Bullock, and Gillian, played by Nicole Kidman, descendants of a long line of witches cursed so that any man who loves an Owens woman dies. Raised by their quirky, supportive aunts Jet, played by Dianne Wiest, and Franny, played by Stockard Channing, they try to avoid romance; Sally by casting a spell for perfect, impossible love, and Gillian by running off to LA and living freely.
When Gillian’s abusive boyfriend Jimmy, played by Goran Višnjić, dies, Sally and Gillian attempt a resurrection, only to unleash a darker spirit tied to the curse. Detective Gary Hallett, played by Aidan Quinn, starts sniffing around, and the sisters bond over love, loss, and lethal spells in their big, mood-lit Victorian home, a setting so iconic it’s practically a character.
The film wonderfully blends cozy rom-com, horror, and magical drama, giving it a cult-classic vibe despite a 26% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences have embraced it more warmly, with a 73% fresh rating. The set design of the film is a treat. The custom-built house on San Juan Island, later dismantled, was inspired by Victorian East Coast architecture, blending comforting kitsch with magical charm. Its interiors, an antique-laden kitchen and lush conservatory, set the perfect backdrop for the infamous midnight margaritas scene.
Despite not topping the box office, as it grossed $68M on a $75M budget, Practical Magic has endured as a feminist tale about sisterhood, self-belief, and a magical legacy. Its influence endures in autumn movie marathons and cottagecore aesthetics, and Practical Magic 2 will surely keep up with the classic's beauty. Bottom line: It’s a messy, magical, and utterly charming spell that didn’t land with critics but cast its legacy over a devoted cult fandom.
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Practical Magic 2 will be in theaters on September 18, 2026.
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