Summary
Practical Magic 2, a sequel to the cult classic witch movie starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, is officially happening after 26 years. Directed by Griffin Dunne, based on the 1995 novel by Alice Hoffman, the film follows two witch sisters, Sally and Gillian Owens, who were raised by their eccentric aunts and, as adults, must use their powers to defeat the evil spirit of Gillian’s abusive boyfriend. Other than Bullock and Kidman, thePractical Magiccastalso includes Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Aidan Quinn, and Goran Višnjić.
Now, 26 years after the original movie’s release,Practical Magic 2is officially happening, as announced byWarner Bros.on TikTok. Watch the video below:
Featuring footage of Channing, Bullock, Wiest, and Kidman dancing from the first film, the TikTok is captioned, “Me & the girls finding out that Practical Magic 2 is happening.” The description also announces, “It’s official… Practical Magic 2 is coming!”
What To Expect From Practical Magic 2
Cast, Writer, Plot, & More
A subsequent report fromDeadlinespecifies thatBullock and Kidman are only in negotiations to return forPractical Magic 2.It’s unclear if there will be opportunities for Channing, Wiest, Quinn, and Višnjić to also return. The Oscar-winning Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind), who co-wrote the first film alongside Robin Swicord and Adam Brooks, will reportedly return to write the script for the sequel. For now, plot details for the sequel are under wraps.
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InPractical Magic, the Owens family is cursed and any man who falls in love with an Owens woman is doomed to an untimely death. However, by the end of the film, Sally and Gillian break the Owens curse and are finally embraced by their small Massachusetts town and accepted as witches. Considering this conclusive ending, there isn’t a natural progression for a sequel to take.Practical Magic 2could explore the next generation of Owens family witches dealing with a new curse.
The announcement ofPractical Magic 2is certainly a surprise. The first film was panned by critics for its jarring tonal shifts and holds alow Rotten Tomatoes scoreof 24%. However, Bullock and Kidman’s chemistry makes a compelling case for the sequel.Practical Magicwasn’t a box office success either, making $68 million against a $75 million budget, though it has since garnered a cult following. Since it was neither a critical nor commercial success upon its release, it’s unclear if the cult following it has gained in subsequent years will be enough to result in a successful sequel.
Practical Magic
Cast
Practical Magic is a romantic fantasy film directed by Griffin Dunne, featuring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a family of witches. Living under a curse that dooms any man they fall in love with to an untimely death, the sisters navigate love, loss, and their magical heritage while confronting family secrets and societal prejudices.
