Put the lime in the coconut and make some midnight margaritas; there’s officially going to be a Practical Magic 2! And the cast list has been released!
Warner Bros. announced on May 7, 2025, that a sequel to the 1998 cult-classic will be released on September 18, 2026.
But that’s not the only exciting news; both Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are set to return!
The pair, who now both have a Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar apiece, starred in Practical Magic as the Owens sisters, Sally and Gillian.
The original film, based on the book of the same name by Alice Hoffman, follows Sally (played by Sandra) and Gillian (played by Nicole) as they deal with their family curse: any man an Owens woman falls in love with is doomed to die.
Is there really a Practical Magic 2 coming out?
Yes! Filming has officially wrapped for Practical Magic 2.
Only limited details have been released about the sequel. We do know that Akiva Goldsman, of The Da Vinci Code fame and who wrote the first Practical Magic, is writing the screenplay for the Practical Magic sequel and Denise Di Novi, of Little Women fame and who produced the first Practical Magic, is producing.
Sandra and Nicole are producing the Practical Magic sequel too.
In terms of plot, we think Practical Magic 2 may be inspired by the Alice Hoffman novel The Book of Magic – in it, Sally and Gillian try to save the man Sally’s now grown up daughter loves from the Owens curse – but nothing’s been confirmed as of yet.
What is the spin-off of Practical Magic?
Back in 2019, HBO Max was developing a Practical Magic spinoff series that was going to be based on Alice’s prequel book, titled Rules of Magic, but production halted for unknown reasons.
Rules of Magic (the book) follows sisters Franny and Jet Owens (played by Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest in the 1998 film) as they navigate the Owens curse in 1960s New York with their brother Vincent.
Perhaps if the Practical Magic sequel is a success, the Rules of Magic series adaptation might go back into development… Fingers crossed!
Who stars in Practical Magic 2?
As aforementioned, both Nicole and Sandra will reprise their roles in the sequel. Original cast members Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest will also reprise their roles.
In upsetting news to many fans of the original film. Evan Rachel Wood will not be reprising her role as Kylie Owens, Sandra Bullock’s character’s elder daughter.
She wrote, “I offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line. I was told they are recasting. I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters.”
Joining the cast are Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) and Joey King. Joey recently sported a red hairdo at Wimbledon 2025, and Maisie is a brunette (currently bleached blonde), so there’s a possibility the two women will be playing younger versions of Stockard and Dianne’s characters. Perhaps we will get a Rules of Magic-related plotline… Or they could be playing Sandra Bullock’s character’s daughters, Kylie and Antonia, from the first movie, now grown up and potentially dealing with the return of the Owens’ curse.
Also joining the case are Lee Pace (Foundation), Solly McLeod (House of the Dragon), and Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai). However, there are no details about what roles the men are playing. Given the ages of Solly and Xolo, it could be that they are playing opposite Joey and Maisie’s characters.
There’s no news on whether Aidan Quinn will be reprising his role as Gary Hallet, the investigator who falls in love with Sally Owens.
When is the sequel getting released?
As we mentioned above, the sequel won’t be released until September 18, 2026.
Until then we’ll be throwing spilt salt over our left shoulder, keeping rosemary by our garden gate, planting lavender for luck, and falling in love whenever we can…
Where can I watch Practical Magic in Australia?
You can stream Practical Magic now on Prime Video and/or Stan.
Try Prime Video from $6.58/mth, with a 30-day free trial. SUBSCRIBE HERE.
And if you want to read the book series, you can buy Practical Magic, The Book of Magic and Rules of Magic – all by Alice Hoffman – from Amazon, Booktopia, and/or Dymocks.
