Practical Magic 2, directed by Susanne Bier and released September 9, 2026, reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as the Owens sisters in a PG-13 sequel adapted from Alice Hoffman’s 2021 novel The Book of Magic. The cast includes Joey King and Maisie Williams as Sally’s daughters Kylie and Antonia, with Xolo Maridueña, Lee Pace, Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing among the supporting players; writers credited are Akiva Goldsman, Georgia Pritchett and Kelly Marcel. The plot reintroduces the Owens curse after Sally loses her husband again, prompting Sally to reconnect with witchcraft while her daughters confront love and danger. Assignment X praises the Bullock, Kidman chemistry as the film’s best asset and singles out King, Williams, Wiest and Channing for warm supporting turns, while noting the sequel sometimes retreads the original and gives the leads less time together. Early audience reactions are mixed and emotional, ranging from tears and nostalgia to complaints about uneven writing and the aunts’ reduced presence. Early box office indicators cited in posts show $4.7 million from Thursday previews and opening weekend projections around $48 million to $65 million worldwide; one post listed a runtime of 130 minutes.
