Confirmed Production Roadmap
Official Announcement by Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. officially revealed "Practical Magic 2" via TikTok and Instagram with midnight margarita clips and confirmation from Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman.
Screenplay Development with Akiva Goldsman
Akiva Goldsman re-teamed with producer Denise Di Novi to draft the script based on Alice Hoffman’s sequel book lore ("The Book of Magic").
Director Attachment & Ensemble Casting
Finalizing director attachment, securing Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest, and casting the roles of Sally’s adult daughters.
Principal Photography
Shooting scheduled on location in Massachusetts, the Pacific Northwest (Whidbey Island), and European sound stages.
Post-Production, Score & Visual Effects
Editing, magical VFX integration, and composing the atmospheric autumn-themed original score.
Worldwide Theatrical & Premiere Release
Global cinema premiere in Dolby Cinema and IMAX just in time for cozy autumn and Halloween season.
Theatrical & Streaming Rollout Analysis
Warner Bros. Pictures has committed to prioritizing worldwide theatrical distribution for Practical Magic 2. Recognizing the communal, festive appeal of the franchise—where fans organize costume screenings and group watch parties—the studio will give the film a full global cinema rollout in premium large formats (Dolby Cinema, IMAX).
Phase 1: Cinema Premiere
Worldwide theatrical release during September / October, targeting prime spooky autumn dates.
Phase 2: Digital & Streaming
Following theatrical run, the film will stream exclusively on Max alongside the 1998 classic.