Hocus Pocus 2Will Run Amok Next Fall on Disney+

Last Halloween ’s streaming Hocus Pocus reunification might have fail to , uh , put a spell on viewers ( at least it was for a honorable cause ? ) , but thelong - awaitedsequel toDisney ’s beloved spooky classic finally has a liberation date for itsDisney+ debut . And it ’s official : Bette Midler , Sarah Jessica Parker , and Kathy Najimy will return as thewitchy Sanderson sisters .

Kenny Ortega ’s Hocus Pocus was unfreeze in 1993 but has only seen its popularity growth over the class ; it ’s now a must - watch annual title for most anyone who counts the days until October arrives . A Disney+ press release does n’t divulge much about the plot of Hocus Pocus 2 , but it sound kind of a lot like the original , because why mess with a prove gang - pleaser ? Here ’s the logline : “ In Hocus Pocus 2 , three young women unexpectedly bring the Sanderson Sisters back to modern day Salem and must cipher out how to stop the child - thirsty witches from bring a young kind of havoc on the humankind . ”

Anne Fletcher ( The Proposal , 27 wearing apparel ) will take , with Adam Shankman ( Hairspray , The Wedding Planner)—who was onceslated to directbut is now bring on yet another Disney sequel , Disenchanted — among the executive producer . “ Now more than ever , multitude involve to express joy . We should be laughing every Clarence Day , and there is so much fun to be had with these three unbelievable women playing luscious character from such a beloved film , ” Fletcher say in the Disney+ discharge . “ I am so thankful to be able-bodied to play a part in bringing these witches back to sprightliness , and to be work out with my supporter at Disney again makes it all the more special . This is a movie for everyone , from the fans who grew up with the first movie to the next genesis of spectator , and I ca n’t await to get start . ”

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy in 1993’s Hocus Pocus.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy in 1993’s Hocus Pocus.Image: Disney

There ’s no word on who else might join the cast ( pagingDoug Jones ! ) , but the O.G. Sandersons all took to social medium to deal their delight at this long - in - the - employment labor postulate a big gradation frontward , using catchphrase fans will consociate with their character reference . Midlershared the newswith “ Sistaaaahs ! It ’s been 300 age … But we ’re BACK ! ” , while Parkersaid“Yep . I ’m ready . To pass . Amok , amok , amok , amok . ” Najimy , of course , went with“The people have spoken : I sense children … again . ” Hocus Pocus 2 is slated for a spill 2022 firing , and though Disney+ did n’t get any more specific than that , we ca n’t help but assume it ’ll arrive in time for Halloween .

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Bette Midler , Sarah Jessica Parker , and Kathy Najimy will reprise their roles as the delightfully prankish Sanderson Sisters in#HocusPocus2 , coming fall 2022 to#DisneyPlus.pic.twitter.com / gr3B0Z1JcA

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