Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as the Owens sisters in the upcoming sequel to the 1998 film, which features a new cast and a theatrical release date of September 11, 2026.

Key facts
- •Practical Magic 2 is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
- •Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman serve as both stars and producers of the sequel.
- •Joey King and Maisie Williams join the cast as the next generation of the Owens family.
- •Production for the film officially wrapped on September 13, 2025.
- •The film's plot centers on the sisters attempting to break their family's long-standing curse.
The 1998 film Practical Magic is getting a sequel, with stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprising their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. The film, which was produced by the two leads, is scheduled to open in theaters on September 11, 2026. Production for the project took place in London during the summer of 2025.
Cast and Production Details
In addition to Bullock and Kidman, the film features actors Joey King, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace, Stockard Channing, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, and Dianne Wiest. King and Williams take over the roles of Kylie and Antonia Owens. While Evan Rachel Wood expressed interest in returning as Kylie, she stated she was not asked to participate, and Aidan Quinn, who played Gary Harrett in the original, was also not asked to return. Susanne Bier was reported to be in negotiations to direct the project.
Plot and Development
The sequel reintroduces the Owens sisters as they confront dark secrets and attempt to break the multi-generational curse that has plagued their family for centuries. According to the film's teaser, the story continues to explore the sisters' history and their family legacy. The production team rebuilt the original house from the first film on a cliffside to serve as a primary setting.
Timeline
- June 2024Warner Bros. Pictures officially confirmed plans for the sequel.
- July 2025Nicole Kidman shared behind-the-scenes footage from the first day of filming.
- September 13, 2025Nicole Kidman announced that production on the film had wrapped.
- April 20, 2026The first teaser trailer for the movie was released.
- June 2026A second trailer was released, offering a deeper look at the film's plot.
- September 11, 2026The film is scheduled to open in theaters.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Elle.


