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Thora Birch Open to Hocus Pocus 3 Return

10/28/2025

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Thora Birch, who played Dani Dennison in Hocus Pocus, says she is open to returning for Hocus Pocus 3.
Bette Midler, a co-star, praises early draft, calling it brilliant, but says logistical issues must be resolved before production can start.
The Walt Disney Company confirmed a third Hocus Pocus film is in development after the success of Hocus Pocus 2, which drew over 2.7 billion minutes during its debut week.

History

Historical Context

"Hocus Pocus," released on July 16, 1993, initially struggled at the box office but gained cult status through annual Halloween airings, leading to significant home media sales. The franchise expanded with "Hocus Pocus 2," which premiered on September 30, 2022, and garnered over 2.7 billion viewing minutes in its debut week, reflecting a trend of reviving 1990s classics for modern audiences.

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Thora Birch, who played Dani Dennison in Hocus Pocus, says she is open to returning for Hocus Pocus 3.
Bette Midler, a co-star, praises early draft, calling it brilliant, but says logistical issues must be resolved before production can start.
The Walt Disney Company confirmed a third Hocus Pocus film is in development after the success of Hocus Pocus 2, which drew over 2.7 billion minutes during its debut week.

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