The Magic Returns
Practical Magic 2 Trailer Shows Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman Return Alongside New Stars
Key Points
Susanne Bier is directing Practical Magic 2, bringing a high-profile technical team including director of photography Simon Duggan and production designer Tom Burton (among others) to craft the film’s look.
The screenplay credits expand beyond Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett to include Kelly Marcel, indicating a broader writing team shaping the sequel's script.
Alice Hoffman serves as an executive producer and the project is produced by Denise Di Novi, with Bullock and Kidman also producing, underscoring continued involvement from the original creators.
Lee Pace is cast as the mysterious figure in the Owens sisters’ town, with additional new cast members including Xolo Mariduena and Solly McLeod joining the lineup.
Sandra Bullock joined Instagram this year and has been sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses from the set, including a post featuring Maisie Williams and Joey King with Bullock captioning 'Get ready...'.
Warner Bros. released the first full-length trailer for *Practical Magic 2* on June 24, 2026, giving fans their clearest look yet at Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman returning as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens — 28 years after the 1998 original Bloody Disgusting. The film is set for a theatrical release on September 11, 2026, with an international rollout starting September 9 Just Jared.
At CinemaCon in April 2026, Kidman told the crowd, "The witches are back!" A teaser trailer debuted there under the tagline "The magic returns" and racked up 18 million views in two months Vital Thrills. Today's full trailer expands that preview with the first real look at the next generation of Owens witches.
New Cast Joins the Owens Family Saga
Joey King plays Sally's daughter Kylie, who uncovers dark family secrets and her own magic abilities Broadway World. Maisie Williams joins as another young member of the Owens bloodline. Lee Pace takes on a mysterious role tied to the town and possibly the family's original curse, though Warner Bros. has kept his character details under wraps First Showing.
Xolo Mariduena and Solly McLeod also join the new cast. Crucially, Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing return as Aunts Franny and Jet — news that fans and critics alike called "essential" Bloody Disgusting. Their return links the sequel directly to the warmth that made the original a cult classic over three decades.
Susanne Bier Brings a Darker, Sharper Visual Style
Oscar-winner Susanne Bier directs the sequel, replacing original director Griffin Dunne First Showing. Bier, known for *Bird Box* and *The Night Manager*, is working with director of photography Simon Duggan and production designer Tom Burton. Critics say the trailer signals a move toward a darker, more "ancestral" tone than the 1998 film's cozy romantic comedy style.
The script comes from Akiva Goldsman, Georgia Pritchett, and Kelly Marcel Vital Thrills. It adapts Alice Hoffman's 2021 novel *The Book of Magic*, the fourth book in the Owens family series. Hoffman herself serves as executive producer, alongside producers Denise Di Novi, Bullock, and Kidman Bloody Disgusting.
Filming Moved to England, Not Washington State
Principal photography took place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, with additional locations in London and Dorset Broadway World. The original film was set and shot in Washington State. Production designer Tom Burton reportedly rebuilt the signature New England "witchy" aesthetic on sets in South London suburbs and rural English countryside.
Sandra Bullock joined Instagram this year specifically to share behind-the-scenes moments from the shoot Just Jared. One post showed Bullock alongside Maisie Williams and Joey King with the caption "Get ready..." The social media push has helped build steady anticipation ahead of the September premiere, which Warner Bros. is positioning to own the fall Halloween season.
Fan Debate Builds Over Tone, Casting, and Release Date
The recasting of Sally's daughter Kylie — originally played by Evan Rachel Wood in 1998, now played by Joey King — has sparked debate among longtime fans First Showing. Many analysts argue King's star power was a necessary commercial decision. The inclusion of a Harry Nilsson "Coconut" needle drop in the April teaser was seen as a direct nod to the original's fans.
Some fans have also flagged the September 11 release date as an unusual choice for a fantasy film, given its significance as the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks Vital Thrills. On the upside, industry watchers say the fall window is ideal for a "witchy" family saga. The original 1998 film grossed roughly $68 million globally — a number the sequel is widely expected to beat.
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