Practical Magic 2 Is Finally Here: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Return After 28 Years

Practical Magic 2 Is Finally Here: The Owens Sisters Are Back

Millennials, grab your midnight margaritas. After nearly three decades of waiting, Practical Magic 2 has officially landed in theaters this September, reuniting Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as beloved witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Susanne Bier for Warner Bros., the sequel picks up 28 years after the 1998 cult classic and it already feels like fall's coziest box office event.

Who's Back (and Who's New) in the Cast

The big news: Bullock and Kidman are both back, alongside returning favorites Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing as the scene-stealing aunts Jet and Frances. Joining the coven this time are Joey King, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace, and Xolo Mariduena, who play the next generation pulled into the Owens family's complicated magical legacy. Early reviews, including a warm write-up from Flickering Myth, praise the chemistry between the two leads and Bier's emotional, character-first direction.

Nicole Kidman recently revealed why the sequel is happening now: the original film found a massive second life on streaming and cable, becoming a comfort-watch staple for millennial women in particular. With HBO Max expected to host the streaming debut around late November or early December 2026, Warner Bros. is clearly betting the Owens sisters will cast the same spell twice.

How It Stacks Up Against Fall 2026's Competition

Practical Magic 2 arrives in a stacked fall corridor. Moviefone's 2026 fall preview slots it alongside heavy hitters like The Social Reckoning (the sequel to The Social Network), the Resident Evil reboot from Zach Cregger, Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity starring Anne Hathaway, and DC's gritty Clayface movie. That's serious competition, but the witchy sequel has something none of them do: pure nostalgia power aimed squarely at millennials who grew up quoting the aunts' spellbook.

• Director: Susanne Bier (Bird Box, The Night Manager)
• Stars: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace
• Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
• In theaters: September 2026
• Streaming: Expected on HBO Max late 2026

Should You Watch It?

If you loved the original's mix of sisterhood, romance, and just a little dark magic, the answer is obviously yes. Practical Magic 2 leans into legacy — family curses, new love interests, and the question of whether the next generation will embrace or reject the Owens gift. Even if the early critical reception is more warm than ecstatic, this is a big-screen experience built for group outings, Halloween-season rewatches, and anyone who ever wanted to live in that gorgeous Massachusetts house. Midnight margaritas optional but strongly encouraged.