Sensible Magic 2 is within the works over 25 years after the unique film premiered — with Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reprising their starring roles.
Warner Bros. introduced in June 2024 through TikTok {that a} follow-up to the unique movie, based mostly on the 1995 novel of the identical identify by Alice Hoffman, was formally in “improvement.”
Along with Kidman and Bullock showing within the movie as sisters Gillian and Sally Owens, respectively, the costars are additionally set to provide alongside Denise Di Novi. Filmmaker Akiva Goldsman (The Consumer, Batman Perpetually, I, Robotic, Cinderella Man) was tapped to put in writing the screenplay.
Who Is within the ‘Sensible Magic 2' Solid?
Kidman confirmed in June 2024 that she and Bullock will return to star within the sequel because the Owens sisters.
“Sure, I will likely be in it,” Kidman instructed People. “And Sandy will likely be in it. And that's that. There's much more to inform which is why we go, ‘OK, that is sort of attention-grabbing now to have the ability to do that.”
Seven extra stars have been added to the solid in July 2025, together with some returning faces. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing will likely be reprising their roles of Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny, respectively. Joey King will painting Sally's daughter, per Deadline. The outlet additionally reported that Lee Tempo, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod have been added to the solid in undisclosed roles.
Sadly, Evan Rachel Wooden revealed she wouldn't be returning to the sequel to reprise her position of Kylie Owens.
“I get requested about this rather a lot, so I'll simply clear it up now,” she wrote through her Instagram Tales in July 2025. “I used to be not requested to come back again and be within the #PracticalMagic sequel.”
When Does ‘Sensible Magic 2' Come Out?
Warner Bros. confirmed September 18, 2026 is the discharge date for Sensible Magic 2.
What Is the Plot of ‘Sensible Magic 2'?
Per IMDb, the synopsis is, “A multi generational household of witches, cursed to be loveless for hundreds of years, makes an attempt to interrupt the spell by confronting darkish secrets and techniques and sacrificing for one another.”
Most particulars for the film are beneath wraps and when requested in regards to the plot, Kidman teased to Folks, “You must ask Sandy.”
“We've been circling it for some time, however you recognize, it's nonetheless in [the early stages],” she added on the time.
The 1998 authentic movie, directed by Griffin Dunne, adopted sisters Gillian and Sally, descendants of an extended line of witches raised by their aunts after their mother or father's loss of life from a household curse. After Sally unintentionally kills Gillian's abusive boyfriend, the pair should use their sensible magic to destroy his evil spirit earlier than it kills them.
Though the movie obtained blended opinions after its launch and misplaced cash throughout its field workplace run, it has since gained a cult following.
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What Have Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Mentioned A couple of ‘Sensible Magic' Sequel?
The sequel could have taken over twenty years to get made, however Kidman and Bullock have mentioned nothing however optimistic issues about filming the unique.
“I really like that film,” Kidman mentioned of Sensible Magic when she reunited with Bullock on the 2018 Academy Awards pink carpet. “I confirmed that film to my children. It's slightly above their [level of understanding] … However we're actually good sisters.”
Bullock, for her half, mentioned she had a “nice time” filming with Kidman earlier than reminiscing in regards to the iconic “midnight margaritas” scene.
“We weren't drunk once we shot these components or once we did our close-ups,” Bullock recalled in a clip from Right now that resurfaced in 2019. “However we needed to reshoot a scene the place it was distant and we have been on our backs and Nicole simply put the bottle on the desk and mentioned, ‘You realize what? There's no purpose we shouldn't be drunk right here.' And I mentioned, ‘You realize what? That's true.' ”
Will Griffin Dunne Direct the ‘Sensible Magic' Sequel?
Dunne won't be directing the challenge, however Bullock praised his storytelling skills whereas attending a e-book celebration celebrating his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Membership: A Household Memoir.
“You are feeling such as you have been all the time within the again seat experiencing all of it with him. He has lived extra lives than a cat,” Bullock told reporters. “I don't know anybody who has skilled what he has and might nonetheless handle to seek out the love and humor in even the darkest of locations.”
Susanne Bier serves as director of the sequel.
Is There a 1st Look of ‘Sensible Magic 2'?
After kicking off filming in July 2025, Kidman took to Instagram to share a clip of her and Bullock hugging in a scene.
“The witches are again ✨ Owens sisters' first day on set!” Kidman captioned the reel.
