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Practical Magic 2 Trailer Announces Sep 11, 2026 Release

6/25/2026

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Summary

Bullock's Magic Quest

Warner Bros. released the Practical Magic 2 trailer, confirming a September 11, 2026 theatrical release.
Sandra Bullock returns as Sally Owens while Nicole Kidman returns as Gillian Owens, the witch sisters.
Kylie’s boyfriend is hit by a car, prompting her to use dark magic.
Sally and Gillian travel from Massachusetts to the UK to seek Lee Pace’s aid and stop the curse.

Summary

Warner Releases Sequel

Warner Bros. releases *Practical Magic 2*, its longest-awaited sequel, arriving nearly 30 years after the 1998 film.
The sequel adapts Alice Hoffman’s 2021 novel *The Book of Magic* and she serves as executive producer.
Director Susanne Bier, who previously helmed the thriller *Bird Box*, brings proven genre expertise.
The original 1998 film earned $94 million on a $75 million budget, later becoming a cult classic with strong home-media sales.

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Bullock Leads Sequel

Nicole Kidman announced on Instagram on September 13 that filming for Practical Magic 2 had wrapped.
Evan Rachel Wood denied on July 11 via Instagram Story that she would return to the Practical Magic franchise.
Warner Bros. has offered no explanation for the curse’s return, sparking speculation that the trailer hides a plot twist.
Sandra Bullock headlines Practical Magic 2, her first starring role since 2022.

History

Historical Context

In October 1998, Warner Bros. released *Practical Magic*, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, which earned about $68 million worldwide against a $75 million budget and later gained a cult following. After a sequel was announced in June 2024, director Susanne Bier and the original stars returned for *Practical Magic 2*, slated for September 11 2026, reflecting Hollywood’s trend of reviving nostalgic IPs.

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Bullock's Magic Quest

Warner Bros. released the Practical Magic 2 trailer, confirming a September 11, 2026 theatrical release.
Sandra Bullock returns as Sally Owens while Nicole Kidman returns as Gillian Owens, the witch sisters.
Kylie’s boyfriend is hit by a car, prompting her to use dark magic.
Sally and Gillian travel from Massachusetts to the UK to seek Lee Pace’s aid and stop the curse.

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