Practical Magic 2: Return of the Owens Sisters

Warner Bros. has scheduled the theatrical debut of Practical Magic 2 for September 11, 2026, nearly three decades after the original film’s 1998 release. The sequel continues the story of the Owens sisters, with original stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprising their roles as Sally and Gillian Owens.

Practical Magic 2 Adds Joey King and Maisie Williams as Sally’s Daughters

The 1998 movie was adapted from Alice Hoffman’s 1995 bestseller *Practical Magic*. It introduced a family curse that kills any man the Owens women truly love, a premise that underpins the upcoming sequel. The original film has maintained a “cult-classic” status, sustaining an afterlife on home-entertainment platforms and prompting a rerelease ahead of the sequel.

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The sequel expands the Owens family: Maisie Williams and Joey King portray Sally’s grown daughters, Antonia and Kylie, respectively. King described her role as carrying a “massive responsibility” to honor the beloved original (see Quote q1). The returning supporting cast includes Stockard Channing and Dianne Wi­est as the eccentric aunts Frances and Bridget, as well as newcomers Lee Pace, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod.

Practical Magic 2 Adds Joey King and Maisie Williams as Sally’s Daughters

• Sandra Bullock announced the press tour on her personal Instagram, captioning a photo “Practical Press, pretty perfect ?.”

Practical Magic 2 Adds Joey King and Maisie Williams as Sally’s Daughters

• Nicole Kidman shared a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram for National Sisters Day, writing “sisters, ?” and tagging the film’s official account. The post featured the cast lighting sage and laughing together on set.

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• The promotional red-carpet event highlighted contrasting “Good Witch” and “Bad Witch” looks: Bullock in a black slip dress by Brandon Maxwell, and Kidman in a mint maxi dress with lace details.

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• Release date: September 11, 2026 (scheduled).

Practical Magic 2 Adds Joey King and Maisie Williams as Sally’s Daughters

• Gap since original: 28 years after the 1998 film.

Practical Magic 2 Adds Joey King and Maisie Williams as Sally’s Daughters

• Original source: Hoffman’s novel published in 1995.

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• Cast expansion: two new lead actresses (Williams, King) join the original quartet of Bullock, Kidman, Channing, and Wi­est.

Practical Magic 2 Adds Joey King and Maisie Williams as Sally’s Daughters

• “As fans of the original film… there’s just massive responsibility of joining the team and wanting to do it justice,” — Joey King

Practical Magic 2 Adds Joey King and Maisie Williams as Sally’s Daughters

The cast’s press tour continues over the next few weeks, with additional Instagram posts, red-carpet appearances, and teaser footage slated for release ahead of the September opening. The promotional schedule aims to sustain fan excitement as the sequel approaches its scheduled debut.

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