Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker inHocus Pocus(1993).Photo:Disney/Kobal/ShutterstockTime to dust off the Black Flame Candle—Hocus Pocusis 30!The classicHalloweenfamily film celebrated three decades this past summer. In honor of the milestone, the Sanderson sisters aremaking a theatrical returnfor a limited time, beginning Oct. 6.StarringBette Midler,Sarah Jessica ParkerandKathy Najimyas Winfred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, the 1993 movie follows Salem, Massachusetts teenager Max (Omri Katz), his little sister Dani (Thora Birch) and school crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) as Max unwittingly resurrects the three witches, 300 years to the day after they were hanged on Halloween night, 1693.For those who’d rather watch from the comfort of their home,Hocus Pocusis also streaming on Disney+ — as are its 2022 sequelHocus Pocus 2and 2018 feature-length special,Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash.Timed to the 30th anniversary, D23, Disney’s official fan club, is hosting a Black Flame Ball on Oct. 7. The sold-out event will take place in Salem and include a walking tour of historical and filming locations, before culminating in a themed evening bash, according toD23’s official website.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Hocus Pocus 2picks up 29 years after Max lit the Black Flame Candle in the first film. In the sequel, Winifred, Sarah and Mary now seek revenge as they awaken in present-day Salem. Three teenagers — Becca (Whitney Peak), Cassie (Lilia Buckingham) and Izzy (Belissa Escobedo) — must find a way to stop the witches from gaining retribution.Midler, 77, Parker, 58, and Najimy, 66, all returned forHocus Pocus 2, as didDoug Jones, who played Billy Butcherson in the original movie.Speaking with PEOPLE in July 2022, executive producerAdam Shankmanrevealed that the three actresses “just fell right in” with each other on set of the highly anticipated sequel."[It was]like a snap back in time, as if time had not [passed]," said Shankman, 58, of the three actresses. “They were just laughing, laughing, laughing. … It was easy.“He also noted that the originalHocus Pocus"was not a hit when it came out,” but eventually became “the juggernaut Halloween movie” due to it “endlessly run(ing) on cable” and streaming platforms.Vinessa Shaw, Thora Birch and Omri Katz inHocus Pocus(1993).Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett CollectionAfterHocus Pocus 2became thebiggest movie debut ever for Disney+in the U.S. following its release, a third film in the series was announced this past summer as being in development.No other information was given about the potential third film, including a release date or casting. But Midler, Parker and Najimy have all said that they’d be open to making another movie.And while Katz, 47, Shaw, 47, and Birch, 41, did not return for the second film, they have all spoken in some capacity about adesire to reprise their characters.“I think the fan base really wanted to see something with us,” Katz said during a panel at'90s Conin March. “It’s hard to really figure out the decisions that are made regarding what [the studio and filmmakers] want to do.“Tickets forHocus Pocus' 30th anniversary screenings are available wherever you buy movie tickets.
Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker inHocus Pocus(1993).Photo:Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
Time to dust off the Black Flame Candle—Hocus Pocusis 30!The classicHalloweenfamily film celebrated three decades this past summer. In honor of the milestone, the Sanderson sisters aremaking a theatrical returnfor a limited time, beginning Oct. 6.StarringBette Midler,Sarah Jessica ParkerandKathy Najimyas Winfred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, the 1993 movie follows Salem, Massachusetts teenager Max (Omri Katz), his little sister Dani (Thora Birch) and school crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) as Max unwittingly resurrects the three witches, 300 years to the day after they were hanged on Halloween night, 1693.For those who’d rather watch from the comfort of their home,Hocus Pocusis also streaming on Disney+ — as are its 2022 sequelHocus Pocus 2and 2018 feature-length special,Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash.Timed to the 30th anniversary, D23, Disney’s official fan club, is hosting a Black Flame Ball on Oct. 7. The sold-out event will take place in Salem and include a walking tour of historical and filming locations, before culminating in a themed evening bash, according toD23’s official website.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Hocus Pocus 2picks up 29 years after Max lit the Black Flame Candle in the first film. In the sequel, Winifred, Sarah and Mary now seek revenge as they awaken in present-day Salem. Three teenagers — Becca (Whitney Peak), Cassie (Lilia Buckingham) and Izzy (Belissa Escobedo) — must find a way to stop the witches from gaining retribution.Midler, 77, Parker, 58, and Najimy, 66, all returned forHocus Pocus 2, as didDoug Jones, who played Billy Butcherson in the original movie.Speaking with PEOPLE in July 2022, executive producerAdam Shankmanrevealed that the three actresses “just fell right in” with each other on set of the highly anticipated sequel."[It was]like a snap back in time, as if time had not [passed],” said Shankman, 58, of the three actresses. “They were just laughing, laughing, laughing. … It was easy.“He also noted that the originalHocus Pocus"was not a hit when it came out,” but eventually became “the juggernaut Halloween movie” due to it “endlessly run(ing) on cable” and streaming platforms.Vinessa Shaw, Thora Birch and Omri Katz inHocus Pocus(1993).Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett CollectionAfterHocus Pocus 2became thebiggest movie debut ever for Disney+in the U.S. following its release, a third film in the series was announced this past summer as being in development.No other information was given about the potential third film, including a release date or casting. But Midler, Parker and Najimy have all said that they’d be open to making another movie.And while Katz, 47, Shaw, 47, and Birch, 41, did not return for the second film, they have all spoken in some capacity about adesire to reprise their characters.“I think the fan base really wanted to see something with us,” Katz said during a panel at'90s Conin March. “It’s hard to really figure out the decisions that are made regarding what [the studio and filmmakers] want to do.“Tickets forHocus Pocus' 30th anniversary screenings are available wherever you buy movie tickets.
Time to dust off the Black Flame Candle—Hocus Pocusis 30!
The classicHalloweenfamily film celebrated three decades this past summer. In honor of the milestone, the Sanderson sisters aremaking a theatrical returnfor a limited time, beginning Oct. 6.
StarringBette Midler,Sarah Jessica ParkerandKathy Najimyas Winfred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, the 1993 movie follows Salem, Massachusetts teenager Max (Omri Katz), his little sister Dani (Thora Birch) and school crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) as Max unwittingly resurrects the three witches, 300 years to the day after they were hanged on Halloween night, 1693.
For those who’d rather watch from the comfort of their home,Hocus Pocusis also streaming on Disney+ — as are its 2022 sequelHocus Pocus 2and 2018 feature-length special,Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash.
Timed to the 30th anniversary, D23, Disney’s official fan club, is hosting a Black Flame Ball on Oct. 7. The sold-out event will take place in Salem and include a walking tour of historical and filming locations, before culminating in a themed evening bash, according toD23’s official website.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Hocus Pocus 2picks up 29 years after Max lit the Black Flame Candle in the first film. In the sequel, Winifred, Sarah and Mary now seek revenge as they awaken in present-day Salem. Three teenagers — Becca (Whitney Peak), Cassie (Lilia Buckingham) and Izzy (Belissa Escobedo) — must find a way to stop the witches from gaining retribution.
Midler, 77, Parker, 58, and Najimy, 66, all returned forHocus Pocus 2, as didDoug Jones, who played Billy Butcherson in the original movie.
Speaking with PEOPLE in July 2022, executive producerAdam Shankmanrevealed that the three actresses “just fell right in” with each other on set of the highly anticipated sequel.
“[It was]like a snap back in time, as if time had not [passed],” said Shankman, 58, of the three actresses. “They were just laughing, laughing, laughing. … It was easy.”
He also noted that the originalHocus Pocus"was not a hit when it came out,” but eventually became “the juggernaut Halloween movie” due to it “endlessly run(ing) on cable” and streaming platforms.
Vinessa Shaw, Thora Birch and Omri Katz inHocus Pocus(1993).Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection
AfterHocus Pocus 2became thebiggest movie debut ever for Disney+in the U.S. following its release, a third film in the series was announced this past summer as being in development.
No other information was given about the potential third film, including a release date or casting. But Midler, Parker and Najimy have all said that they’d be open to making another movie.
And while Katz, 47, Shaw, 47, and Birch, 41, did not return for the second film, they have all spoken in some capacity about adesire to reprise their characters.
“I think the fan base really wanted to see something with us,” Katz said during a panel at'90s Conin March. “It’s hard to really figure out the decisions that are made regarding what [the studio and filmmakers] want to do.”
Tickets forHocus Pocus' 30th anniversary screenings are available wherever you buy movie tickets.
source: people.com
