The sequel to Practical Magic, centered on the Owens sisters, is moving full steam ahead. In addition to Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, several new names have been confirmed.

The beloved eccentric aunts are also back: Dianne Wiest (Academy Award winner) and Stockard Channing (Oscar nominee) will reprise their roles as Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny, the charismatic matriarchs who taught their nieces, Sally and Gillian everything about witchcraft and independence.

The new production, directed by Susanne Bier (of The Perfect Couple and Bird Box), also marks the return of key behind-the-scenes names. The script is penned by Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the original, in collaboration with Georgia Pritchett (Succession). Bullock and Kidman themselves are also producing, alongside veteran Denise Di Novi, from the 1998 version.

The new production is directed by Susanne Bier (The Perfect Couple, Bird Box), and brings back some key creatives behind the scenes. The screenplay is written by Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the original, along with Georgia Pritchett (Succession). Both Bullock and Kidman are producing, joined by Denise Di Novi, who also produced the 1998 film.

New cast additions include Joey King as Sally Owens’ daughter, along with Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod. The roles of the newcomers are being kept secret — only adding to the curiosity. The film is set for worldwide release on September 18, 2026.

This sequel didn’t come out of nowhere. Since the success of the first film — which, although criticized by some at the time, quickly found its audience and became a nostalgic gem, especially remembered during Halloween — there’s been much speculation about sequels and prequels. The original, directed by Griffin Dunne and featuring an iconic soundtrack by Stevie Nicks, told a story based on the novel by Alice Hoffman, where two witch sisters face a family curse: every man who falls in love with an Owens is doomed to die.

Practical Magic may not have been a critical darling, but it was a box office success (grossing over $68 million worldwide) and a classic case of “cult following.” Who could forget the midnight margaritas to the tune of “Coconut” in the kitchen, or the scenes where the town’s women join forces with the witches against evil?

The idea of returning to this magical universe isn’t new. In 2004, a spin-off series called Sudbury, starring Kim Delaney and Jeri Ryan, was attempted. A pilot was filmed but never picked up. In 2010, there were rumors of another adaptation — which also didn’t move forward. In 2019, with the release of the book The Rules of Magic (also by Hoffman), centered on Franny and Jet in the 1960s, HBO Max considered a prequel adaptation, but the pandemic and industry strikes halted everything. Around the same time, Sandra Bullock stepped away from her career to care for her ailing husband, who later passed away — a personal gesture that, ironically, paused the magic once again.

But everything changed in June 2024. A teaser released at midnight on TikTok — a clear nod to the film’s most iconic scene — hinted that something was about to happen. The next day, Warner Bros. officially confirmed the sequel project. The stars had finally aligned.

Now, with a finished script, a stellar cast, and confident direction, the question is: what can we expect from this new chapter in the Owens family saga?

The only certainty is that Sally and Gillian will be living in a very different world — with new generations, new challenges, and perhaps, a new way to deal with the love and the curse that have always haunted their family. With Joey King playing Sally’s daughter, could the next generation of witches bring new solutions to old spells?

The mystery is on, and fans are already getting their margaritas ready.

Let’s await September 2026 — candles lit, tequila in hand, and hearts open to reunite with this magical family that, truthfully, never really left our lives.