Diksia.com - Hocus Pocus fans, rejoice! The long-awaited sequel to the 1993 cult classic is finally happening, and it promises to be a spellbinding adventure. Hocus Pocus 2 will bring back the Sanderson sisters, the wicked witches who were resurrected by a virgin on Halloween night, and who are determined to suck the life out of children to stay young and beautiful. The sequel will also introduce new characters, who will have to stop the sisters from wreaking havoc on the world.
Here is everything you need to know about Hocus Pocus 2, including the release date, the cast, the plot, and how to watch the movie.
When is Hocus Pocus 2 coming out?
Hocus Pocus 2 will officially release on Disney+ on September 30, 2022. The movie was originally planned to be a theatrical release, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was shifted to the streaming platform. The director of the movie, Anne Fletcher, who also helmed popular films like The Proposal and 27 Dresses, said that she is “beyond thrilled” to be working on this project.
“I grew up watching Hocus Pocus and it is one of my favorite movies of all time. I am so honored to be able to bring these iconic characters back to life and to work with such a talented cast and crew. I hope that fans of the original and new audiences alike will enjoy this magical sequel as much as I do,” Fletcher said in a statement.
Who is in the cast of Hocus Pocus 2?
The best news for Hocus Pocus fans is that the original trio of witches, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, will reprise their roles as Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson, respectively. The three actresses confirmed their return on social media, expressing their excitement and gratitude to be part of the sequel.
Midler tweeted, “Sistaaaahs! It’s been 300 years… But we’re BACK! ? #HocusPocus2 arrives Fall 2022 on @DisneyPlus.” Parker posted on Instagram, “Yep. I’m ready. To run. Amok, amok, amok, amok. #HocusPocus2 arrives Fall 2022 on @disneyplus Sisters?? @bettemidler @kathynajimy.” Najimy wrote on Twitter, “The people have spoken: I smell children…again. #HocusPocus2 arrives Fall 2022 on @DisneyPlus.”
The sequel will also feature Doug Jones, who will return as Billy Butcherson, the zombie ex-boyfriend of Winifred. Jones said that he was thrilled to wear the same wig he wore in the first movie, and that he had a blast working with the cast and crew.
The new cast members of Hocus Pocus 2 include Sam Richardson, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Tony Hale, and Hannah Waddingham. Richardson will play Gilbert, the owner of a magic shop who tricks two young women into reviving the Sanderson sisters.
Peak and Escobedo will play Becca and Izzy, the two young women who accidentally bring back the witches and must stop them. Hale will play the mayor of Salem, who is unaware of the supernatural threat. Waddingham will play Mother Witch, who gives Winifred the magic book in the 17th century.
What is the plot of Hocus Pocus 2?
Hocus Pocus 2 will follow the events of the first movie, which ended with the Sanderson sisters turning into dust after being exposed to the sunrise. However, their magic book remained intact, and its eye opened in the final scene, implying that the witches could return.
The sequel will take place in 2022, 29 years after the first movie, and will focus on Becca and Izzy, two local Salem teenagers who prepare to celebrate Halloween and Becca’s 16th birthday. They visit a magic shop, housed in the Sandersons’ former cottage, where Gilbert gives Becca a candle for her birthday that turns out to be another Black Flame Candle. As there is a full moon, and the girls are both virgins, the candle resurrects the Sanderson sisters, yet again.
The girls outwit the sisters in a local Walgreens and flee to the magic shop, where they find that Gilbert tricked them into reviving the witches, having seen them on Halloween in 1993 and having read how to make the candle in the spell book. The sisters chase the girls across Salem, using their magic to cause chaos and mischief. They also encounter their old nemesis, Billy Butcherson, who helps the girls escape from them.
Meanwhile, the movie will also show the origin story of the Sanderson sisters, who were banished from Salem in 1653 by Reverend Traske, after Winifred refused to marry his son, John Pritchett. Winifred took her sisters to the forest, where they met Mother Witch, who gave Winifred the magic book and taught them how to stay young by sucking the life out of children. The sisters got revenge on the Reverend by cursing his home, which was engulfed in flames.
The movie will culminate in a climactic showdown between the sisters and the girls, who will have to use their wits and courage to stop the witches from casting the Magicae Maxima spell, which would make them all-powerful and immortal. Will the girls be able to save the world from the Sanderson sisters? Or will the sisters finally achieve their evil goal?
How to watch Hocus Pocus 2?
Hocus Pocus 2 will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ on September 30, 2022. To watch the movie, you will need a subscription to the streaming service, which costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year in the US. You can also bundle Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+ for $13.99 per month.
Disney+ is also the home of the original Hocus Pocus movie, which you can watch anytime you want. The movie is a Halloween staple for many fans, who love its mix of comedy, horror, and nostalgia. The movie also features memorable songs, such as “I Put a Spell on You” and “Come Little Children”.
Hocus Pocus 2 is one of the most anticipated movies of 2022, and it is sure to delight fans of the original and new audiences alike. The movie will bring back the magic, the humor, and the fun of the first movie, and will also offer a fresh and exciting story. So, mark your calendars and get ready to run amok, amok, amok with the Sanderson sisters!
