Practical Magic

Name: Practical Magic
Duration: 104 min

Movie · Theatrical release October 16, 1998 (Warner Bros. Pictures) · 104 min

corroborated Warner Bros.' "Practical Magic 2," directed by Susanne Bier, is a sequel to 1998's "Practical Magic," with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprising their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. The film recasts the roles of Sally's daughters -- previously played by Alexandra Artrip and Evan Rachel Wood -- with Maisie Williams and Joey King, and is set to premiere in theaters on September 10, 2026.

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Warner Bros.' "Practical Magic 2," directed by Susanne Bier, is a sequel to 1998's "Practical Magic," with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprising their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. The film recasts the roles of Sally's daughters -- previously played by Alexandra Artrip and Evan Rachel Wood -- with Maisie Williams and Joey King, and is set to premiere in theaters on September 10, 2026.

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Why this matters: Independent trade press (Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety) all report the same sequel details and September 10, 2026 premiere date; no official/primary source has weighed in yet.

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- supportsDeadline · 2026-09-05 — Sandra Bullock Teases 'Practical Magic 3' Could Happen, Wants To “Pass The Torch”
  “With the Owens sisters returning for another magical outing with Practical Magic 2, a trilogy could be in the cards. Sandra Bullock, who reprises her role as Sally Owens when the sequel premieres on Sept. 10, teased that a third movie could happen if the Susanne Bier-helmed followup succeeds...”
- supportsThe Hollywood Reporter · 2026-09-04 — A Running List of 'Practical Magic 2' Merchandise From Charlotte Tilbury, Wayfair and More
  “This marks the first time 'Practical Magic' fans can shop official products inspired by the 1998 cult classic and its upcoming sequel.”
- supportsVariety · 2026-09-05 — Original 'Practical Magic' Star Alexandra Artrip Addresses 'Negativity' Over Recasting in Sequel: They 'Did What They Thought Was Best to Be Successful'
  “Alexandra Artrip, who played the youngest daughter of Sandra Bullock's character Sally Owens in 1998's "Practical Magic," has weighed in on the sequel's decision to recast her and fellow original actor Evan Rachel Wood in the upcoming sequel.”

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Warner Bros.' "Practical Magic 2," directed by Susanne Bier, is a sequel to 1998's "Practical Magic," with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprising their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. The film recasts the roles of Sally's daughters -- previously played by Alexandra Artrip and Evan Rachel Wood -- with Maisie Williams and Joey King, and is set to premiere in theaters on September 10, 2026.

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