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Practical Magic 2 is a 2026 American romantic fantasy film and the sequel to the 1998 classic Practical Magic. Directed by Susanne Bier, the film returns to the magical world of the Owens family, following generations of witches as they face an ancient curse that threatens their family once again.
The film stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, reprising their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, alongside Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, and Xolo Maridueña. Practical Magic 2 was released in the United States on September 10, 2026.
Story
The story continues the legacy of the Owens family, a multigenerational family of witches living under a powerful curse. The curse began with their ancestor Maria Owens, who cast a spell after suffering heartbreak.
Under the curse, any man who falls deeply in love with an Owens woman is destined to die. Although sisters Sally and Gillian believed they had broken the curse in the original film, Sally’s second husband, Gary, dies shortly after their marriage.
Devastated by his death, Sally turns away from magic. She casts a final spell to make her daughters Kylie and Antonia forget about their family’s magical heritage, hoping to protect them from the curse.
However, the Owens family’s past cannot remain buried forever. As the dark curse threatens to return, the sisters must confront their family’s secrets and rediscover the power of their ancestral magic.
Cast
The film features both returning stars from the original Practical Magic and a new generation of actors.
Sandra Bullock as Sally Owens
Nicole Kidman as Gillian Owens
Dianne Wiest
Stockard Channing
Joey King
Lee Pace
Maisie Williams
Xolo Maridueña
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as the Owens sisters, bringing the central relationship from the original film back to the story.
Director and Crew
Director: Susanne Bier
Screenplay: Akiva Goldsman, Georgia Pritchett, Kelly Marcel
Based on: The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Romantic Fantasy
Country: United States
The film is based on Alice Hoffman’s 2021 novel The Book of Magic and continues the story established by the 1998 film Practical Magic.
Release Date
It was released in theaters in the United States on September 10, 2026.
The film was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Themes
The movie continues the franchise’s focus on family, sisterhood, love, loss, magic, sacrifice, and breaking generational curses.
At the heart of the story is the bond between the Owens women. As they confront their family’s dark history, they must decide whether they can overcome the curse that has shaped generations of their lives.
Overview
It brings the Owens sisters back into a world of ancestral magic, family secrets, and supernatural danger. As an ancient curse threatens to affect another generation, Sally and Gillian must confront the past and protect their family.
Combining romance, fantasy, family drama, and supernatural elements, the sequel continues the magical legacy of the Owens family while introducing a new generation to their story.
