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Sandra Bullock Announces Practical Magic 2 Release Date

8/20/2026

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Summary

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On Aug 18, Sandra Bullock posted an Instagram dump showing children Louis, 16, and Laila, 12, with sister Gesine Bullock-Prado, hidden by fish emojis, and announcing Practical Magic 2 will open on Sep 10, 2026.
She posted a photo of the family at her parents' graves, Helga Meyer and John W. Bullock.
At the CNBC Changemakers Summit, Bullock said she filmed the movie when her children were out of school to preserve time.

History

Historical Context

Warner Bros. released Griffin Dunne’s *Practical Magic* on October 16 1998, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Though the $75 million-budget film earned only $68.3 million worldwide and drew negative reviews, it later gained a cult following. In June 2024 the studio confirmed a sequel, set for September 11 2026, reviving the franchise’s nostalgic appeal through family-centric marketing.

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Story summary

On Aug 18, Sandra Bullock posted an Instagram dump showing children Louis, 16, and Laila, 12, with sister Gesine Bullock-Prado, hidden by fish emojis, and announcing Practical Magic 2 will open on Sep 10, 2026.
She posted a photo of the family at her parents' graves, Helga Meyer and John W. Bullock.
At the CNBC Changemakers Summit, Bullock said she filmed the movie when her children were out of school to preserve time.

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