In a May 2020 interview on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy, Sarah Jessica Parker first gave an update on the sequel-and her co-stars’ involvement in it. On Disney+ Day, November 12, 2021, the mega-studio released an image from the set of the new series, showing the original sisters back together again. It joins projects such as the Star Wars spin-off The Mandalorian and MCU series Wandavisionas original projects on the streamer. Rather than take the traditional theatrical route, the Hocus Pocus sequel will premiere exclusively on Disney's streaming service. The film will premiere exclusively on Disney+. “I am so grateful to be able to play a part in bringing these witches back to life, and to be working with my friends at Disney again makes it all the more special,” Fletcher said of the news. “As heartbroken as I am that I won’t be able to direct my friends Bette, Sarah Jessica, and Kathy in what is sure to be nothing short of a major event for Disney+, due to scheduling conflicts, I couldn’t be more pleased to be handing over the reins to Anne, who has brought so much laughter and joy into people’s lives with her previous work,” Shankman said of the news.įletcher is best known for directing 27 Dresses, The Proposal, and Dumplin’. Now, Fletcher will take the wheel due to Shankman's scheduling conflicts with production on another Disney sequel, Disenchanted. The sequel has a new director.Īdam Shankman, the director behind films including Hairspray and A Walk to Remember originally signed to helm the movie with a script from Workaholics writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo, and before Shankman, Kenny Ortega of High School Musical notoriety was attached. It also includes Sarah Jessica Parker doing the splits. Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.” “Lock up your children! Yes, Salem, we're back!” Winifred says in the teaser, after a pair of high schoolers accidentally revive the Sandersons.ĭisney teased what's to come in the synopsis: “It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17 th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. There's a trailer, teaser and photos now, too. Hocus Pocus 2 started streaming on Disney+ on Friday, September 30-so you have a whole month to stream it before Halloween night. Now that it is finally out, here are some answers to pressing questions from viewers. Disney originally announced that Hocus Pocus 2, a “spooky sequel” to the original film, would land at Disney+, with Anne Fletcher attached to direct. Months after sources told Varietythat a follow-up to 1993’s Hocus Pocus was officially brewing at Disney+, the movie is confirmed-and it's finally hit its 2022 release date.
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