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Practical Magic 2 Trailer Reveals New Generation’s Curse
6/25/2026, 9:48:54 PM
Trailer Unveils New Curse Threatening the Owens Family
The full trailer released on June 24 shows Sally Owens (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman) confronting a revived family curse that kills any man who loves an Owens woman. Their daughter Kylie (Joey King) falls for a boyfriend (Xolo Maridueña) who is struck by a car, prompting Kylie to turn to dark magic. The sisters travel to England to seek help from a spell-bound scholar (Lee Pace).
From 1998 to 2026: Franchise Background
The original Practical Magic (1998) introduced the Owens sisters, whose 300-year curse prevented them from sustaining love. The sequel adapts Alice Hoffman’s 2021 novel *The Book of Magic*, extending the curse’s impact to the next generation of Owens women.
Cast and Creative Forces Behind the Sequel
Returning talent includes Bullock, Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, and Lee Pace. New additions are Joey King, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod. Susanne Bier directs; Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett co-write; Denise Di Novi, Bullock and Kidman produce. Executive producers list includes Alice Hoffman, Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, and Donald Sabourin.
Release Timeline
1998 – original film premieres. June 24 – full trailer released. September 11, 2026 – worldwide theatrical debut announced by Warner Bros.
Key Numbers
The 1998 film earned over $94 million on a $75 million budget. The sequel features four returning actors, five new principals, and spans three Owens generations.
Stakes and Audience Impact
The trailer shows the curse targeting the Owens daughters, heightening narrative stakes and underscoring sisterhood versus fatal romance. The story may appeal to original fans and newcomers interested in supernatural family drama.
Official Narrative from Warner Bros. and Filmmakers
Warner Bros. describes the sequel as a continuation of the Owens family’s magical legacy, emphasizing that “no magic is stronger than sisterhood.” Director Susanne Bier and co-writers Goldsman and Pritchett stress the story’s focus on confronting dark secrets and restoring the sisters’ powers. Producers Bullock, Kidman and Di Novi confirm the September 11, 2026 release.
Fan Critique and Unresolved Questions
Some fans note that the original film’s ending appeared to break the curse, yet the trailer shows it active again, prompting speculation about a plot twist. A few observers also question the absence of a clear explanation for the curse’s resurgence.
Conflicting Details in Source Reports
Sources differ on the co-writer’s surname (Georgia Pitchett vs. Georgia Pritchett). One article mentions a character named Chad linked to Gillian, while others omit him. The presence of a deathwatch beetle as a curse omen appears in some descriptions but not in others. Additionally, some sources say the story is set 25 years after the 1998 film, whereas the 2026 release date suggests a 28-year gap.
Verbatim Quotes
- “No magic is stronger than sisterhood.” — Stockard Channing, Aunt Frances Owens
- “We’re Owens women. Love is our undoing.” — Nicole Kidman, as Gillian Owens
- “Here’s the thing about magic, it won’t be silenced,” — Sandra Bullock, as Sally Owens
- “Remember when mom would tell us stories where everyone who fell in love… died?” — Joey King, as Kylie Owens
What’s Next
The film opens in theaters worldwide on September 11, 2026.
