Twenty-eight years after the original cast its spell, Practical Magic is back.
Sandra Bullock, 61, and Nicole Kidman, 59, jumped on stage to promote Practical Magic 2 at CinemaCon on April 14, where the pair unveiled a brand new teaser and gave the first real glimpse of what’s in store for the fictional Owens sisters.
Nicole set the tone perfectly: “The witches are back!”
The pair are reprising their roles as Sally and Gillian Owens in Practical Magic 2 — and after years of fan hopes and whispers, the sequel is finally happening.
Here’s everything we know so far.
Is there really a Practical Magic 2 coming out?
There sure is, and it’s officially out!
The sequel picks up with the Owens sisters, older, wiser, and still very magical.
The film follows Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman) as they face a new crisis involving a 300-year-old family curse and dark, emerging magic from the next generation, including Sally’s daughters.
Sally’s daughters have grown into young women and are navigating their own complicated magical legacies, while Gillian has swapped her adventurous lifestyle for something a little quieter – though apparently not for long.
As for Sally’s love life? “Sally is single, and if you know the original film, you can probably guess why,” Bullock quipped.
Kidman also confirmed the iconic Owens house on the cliff has been physically rebuilt for the sequel.
“We have our past catching up with us, and we have our destinies, and we have our family,” she said.
Who is in the Practical Magic 2 cast?
Most of the original stars are back, and they’ve brought some exciting new faces with them.
Bullock and Kidman return as Sally and Gillian, while Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest are reprising their roles as the beloved eccentric aunts who raised the Owens sisters.
Joining them for the new generation are Joey King as Sally’s daughter, alongside Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod.
Why is Aidan Quinn not in Practical Magic 2?
Aidan Quinn, who played Officer Gary Hallet, and Sandra Bullock’s character’s love interest, is not returning for the sequel.
Fans grew worried when they couldn’t see him in the trailer.
“If you know the original film, you can probably guess why,” she told Entertainment Weekly.
He also spoke about it with SPIN 1038 in February.
“I wasn’t asked; I would have said yes, but I wasn’t asked; of course I would,” he explained.
Despite this, he said he had cherish memories from filming the 1998 classic.
“”They were both great to work with,” he said of Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. “You know, most of my stuff was with Sandy, but they were both phenomenal to work with. We had a good time.”
When is the Practical Magic 2 release date?
The movie is being released on September 10 in Australia!
Where can I watch Practical Magic 2 in Australia?
Distribution details are yet to be announced, but it is thought it will head to cinemas first.
The original Practical Magic movie is currently streaming on various platforms, including Stan and Amazon Prime.
It’s worth a rewatch while you wait for the sequel.
