Disney has announced that Hocus Pocus 2, “the spooky sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic,” will arrive on the Disney+ streaming service on September 30th, 2022. Hocus Pocus 2, which is directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal), will see Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy all returning as the Sanderson Sisters alongside a returning Doug […]
Thora Birch is not returning for Hocus Pocus 2
While Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy are returning as the Sanderson Sisters in the Disney+ sequel Hocus Pocus 2, one of its original stars will not be returning. Entertainment Weekly reported Thora Birch, who played the young Dani Dennison, will not appear due to scheduling conflicts. Birch was asked to star in Hocus Pocus […]
The Sanderson Sisters return in Hocus Pocus 2 first look image
As Disney+ Day begins, the streamer has released the first image of the hotly-anticipated Hocus Pocus 2 with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy back in costume as the wicked Sanderson Sisters. Check out the image here… Directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal), the Disney+ movie will see the original Sanderson sisters back […]
Disney officially announces Hocus Pocus 2 cast and start of production
The Sanderson sisters are returning in 2022, and Disney has today officially announced the start of production on Hocus Pocus 2, the sequel to the Halloween cult classic, which will see Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprising their role as the delightfully wicked trio of witches. Directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal), […]
Sam Richardson joins Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2
Ted Lasso and Werewolves Within actor Sam Richardson is set to join the cast of Walt Disney Pictures’ upcoming Hocus Pocus sequel, where he’ll appear alongside the 1993 original’s returning stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. Filming is already underway on Hocus Pocus 2, with Anne Fletcher (The Proposal) directing. At present, […]
Disney officially announces Hocus Pocus 2 for release in 2022
Disney has officially announced that Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy are set to reprise their roles as the delightfully wicked Sanderson Sisters for Hocus Pocus 2. The sequel to the 1993 Halloween cult classic is being directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal), who is taking over from the previously announced Adam Shankman […]
Hocus Pocus star Bette Midler says the original cast all agreed that the outline for the sequel’s story is “pretty great”
Earlier this year, Disney announced they are developing a long-awaited sequel to the to ’90s cult classic Hocus Pocus, with Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Step Up) serving as director. Now, in an interview with People, original star Bette Midler shared her praise for the outline of the story for the sequel stating the original cast were all […]
Exclusive Interview – Mick Garris on These Evil Things We Do, Hocus Pocus, Masters of Horror and more
EJ Moreno speaks with Mick Garris about his new horror collection These Evil Things We Do… In an exclusive interview, legendary writer, filmmaker, and horror-lover, Mick Garris spoke with me about all things spooky. We dive into his new collection of stories: These Evil Things We Do. You also can’t interview Garris without speaking about […]
Hocus Pocus star Sarah Jessica Parker says the original cast are willing to return for a sequel
Earlier this year, Disney announced they are developing a long-awaited sequel to the to ’90s cult classic, Hocus Pocus, with Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Step Up) serving as director. While there has been speculation if the original cast of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy would return for the sequel, in a recent interview […]
Adam Shankman set to direct Hocus Pocus sequel for Disney+
Variety confirms that Disney+ is getting a long-awaited sequel to ’90s cult classic, Hocus Pocus. It was initially reported back in October that the sequel would be on its way, but there was still no word on director or casting at that time. Now, it’s confirmed that Adam Shankman will serve as the Hocus Pocus 2 […]