The Witches Are Back… And the Curse Is Coming Back Too! Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman’s Just Teases the Next Generation’s Darkest Secret – Is This the Sequel Fans Have Been Desperately Waiting For?
Nearly 30 years after the cult classic Practical Magic (1998) gave audiences midnight margaritas, broom rides, and the unforgettable tale of the Owens sisters, the beloved witches are back — and the magic is only getting darker.
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are reprising their iconic roles as Sally and Gillian Owens, the two cursed sisters whose love for mortal men triggered a centuries-old family hex. Now, Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first full trailer for Practical Magic 2, and the news is sending fans into a frenzy.
The teaser opens with the iconic narration from Sally’s voice: “I’m sure you’ve heard of the Owens family curse…” Then it jumps forward to the next generation. Maisie Williams (who plays Antonia, Sally’s daughter) and Joey King (Kylie) take center stage as the grown Owens sisters navigating the same dark legacy — but with new threats. The curse isn’t over; it’s evolving. And the trailer deliberately retcons the original film’s ending, suggesting the sisters’ bond is about to face its most intense test yet.
Filming wrapped in mid-2025, with Kidman sharing a behind-the-scenes video of the cast “partying together” on set. Director Susanne Bier (The Undoing) is back behind the camera, and producer Denise Di Novi — the woman who brought the original to life — is producing with the same passion. The script, adapted from Alice Hoffman’s later book in the series (The Book of Magic), promises to honor everything fans loved while expanding the Owens family tree across three generations of witches.
What makes this sequel even more exciting? Positive early buzz around the project has reportedly encouraged studio executives to explore extending the story further. If Practical Magic 2 performs well at the box office (and early reactions are glowing), plans for additional films in the Owens saga are already on the table. Di Novi herself has hinted at the possibility of “more magic” with the next generation, saying the cast — especially the newcomers — gave her “hope for the future.”
The chemistry between Bullock and Kidman is electric in the teaser. The two Oscar winners still share that effortless sibling magic that made the 1998 film a global phenomenon. They’ve repeatedly called working together on Practical Magic 2 “insane” and “like coming home.” With the original film’s cult status intact (it’s still a fan favorite on streaming platforms), the sequel is positioned to deliver the kind of emotional payoff and witchy fun that audiences crave.
Of course, no sequel is without controversy. Some original cast members (including Alexandra Artrip, who played Sally’s daughter in the first film) have opted out due to the recasting, sparking minor fan debates. But the new generation of performers is stepping up admirably, and early clips show them handling the demanding material with real star power.
As the first teaser drops and production wraps, one question hangs in the air: Can the Owens sisters break the curse once and for all — or will it claim the next generation? With Halloween just around the corner and the trailer already circulating, Practical Magic 2 is poised to become the magical event of the year.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the 1998 original or discovering the story for the first time, this sequel is promising to be the spellbinding follow-up that finally delivers the emotional and supernatural payoff fans have been begging for. The witches are back… and this time, the magic is personal.
