Practical Magic 2: Dianne Wiest & Stockard Channing Return for Enchanting Sequel
Dust off your spellbooks and light the midnight candles — because Practical Magic is making a magical return. Nearly three decades after the beloved 1998 cult classic hit theaters, Warner Bros. has officially greenlit Practical Magic 2 — and yes, original stars Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing are confirmed to reprise their iconic roles.
Wiest and Channing delighted audiences as the eccentric, sharp‑witted Owens aunts — Aunt Jet (Channing) and Aunt Frances (Wiest) — who guided their nieces Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian (Nicole Kidman) through heartbreak, family curses, and the messy magic of love. Their dry humor, timeless chemistry, and lovingly unconventional wisdom became a cornerstone of why Practical Magic evolved from box office underdog to a Halloween season essential.
Details about the plot are still under wraps, but the sequel will reportedly continue the story of the Owens family across generations. Rumors hint that Practical Magic 2 will explore the legacy of the Owens curse in the modern day — possibly through Sally and Gillian’s own daughters discovering what it means to inherit both magic and the family’s complicated history.
Both Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are also said to be in talks to return, with Kidman recently teasing to ET that she’s “hopeful to revisit the magic.”
The original film was based on Alice Hoffman’s 1995 novel, and fans have speculated the sequel could draw inspiration from Hoffman’s later books, like The Rules of Magic or Magic Lessons, which explore the Owens family’s origins. While no director has been officially named, early reports suggest Warner Bros. aims to keep the sequel rooted in the same blend of heart, humor, romance, and darkly whimsical tone that made the first film a cult classic.
Practical Magic found its true audience long after its theatrical run, thanks to endless cable reruns and the rise of streaming. Beyond the spells and sisterhood, the film resonated for its deeper message: embracing who you truly are, scars and all, and the strength found in family — chosen or blood.
The return of Wiest and Channing, now both celebrated Hollywood veterans, adds emotional weight and a sense of continuity that fans of the original are craving. Their presence signals the sequel won’t just be a modern reimagining — but a true continuation of a story that’s lived on in pop culture for over 25 years.
With witchy stories surging back into the spotlight (Hocus Pocus 2, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and new reboots in development), there’s fresh demand for heartfelt magical storytelling grounded in family, humor, and strong women. Practical Magic 2 aims to bring that nostalgia while casting a new spell over today’s audiences.
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