Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman delighted fans at CinemaCon on Tuesday when they took the stage to officially promote the highly anticipated film. Practical Magic 2.
Appearing hand in hand through a dramatic cloud of smoke during the Warner Bros. presentation. in Las Vegas, the duo revealed exclusive images and plot details for the sequel, which is scheduled to hit theaters on September 18.
During the event, Kidman playfully exploited her viral AMC persona, exclaiming “we come to this place for the magic!” to loud applause after both men confirmed that “the witches are back” for a new chapter in the Owens family saga.
The stars shared that the sequel picks up years after the 1998 original, with the iconic house on the cliff rebuilt but the sisters facing new supernatural obstacles.
Bullock teased that her character, Sally, was single again, hinting at the return of the family curse that plagues their love lives, while Kidman’s Gillian now has a black cat.
The story would focus on three generations of witches, as Sally passes on her magical skills to her two daughters, played by newcomers Joey King and Maisie Williams.
“We also have our past catching up with us, our destiny and our family,” Kidman explained of the direction of the new film.
A trailer shown to the public highlighted the dark humor that fans will remember from the first film.
In one scene, Bullock explains the family curse to a new character played by Lee Pace, warning him that “everyone we love dies.”
Kidman’s character quickly chimes in with a witty remark, adding that it’s usually a “really horrible death” and “not great for the Tinder bio.”
Alongside the two leads, original stars Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing return as the beloved aunts, joining a new cast that also includes Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod.
The film crew expressed excitement about bringing Alice Hoffman’s characters back to the big screen after more than 25 years, noting that the lasting affection for the Owens family was the main inspiration for the sequel.
Susanne Bier is directing the project from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, who also worked on the original film.
With a September release date timed perfectly for the lead-up to Halloween, the sequel looks set to be a highlight for fans who have waited decades to see the sisters reunite their powers.
