Will There Be A Hocus Pocus 3?
Disney has officially put the wheels in motion for Hocus Pocus 3, answering the question that’s haunted Halloween fans for years: Will the Sanderson sisters fly again? The short answer is yes, a third chapter is coming, though the full story is still bubbling away in the cauldron. Bette Midler, who’s pretty much the queen of spooky season at this point, recently shared that she’s read much of the script and found parts of it “brilliant.” The script’s not locked in, but the project feels more alive now than it did post-sequel, when things felt a bit frozen in Salem.
The big update is confirmation from Disney that Hocus Pocus 3 is moving forward, even if production hasn’t begun, and an official release date remains a guessing game. Fingers crossed it won’t take another 29 years: the earliest likely release is Halloween 2027, assuming cameras roll in the next year or so. The production dance is tricky delays and rewrites happen, especially as the team tries to recapture that original charm without repeating themselves.
What’s truly wild is how the franchise found its groove nearly three decades after the original. Hocus Pocus 2 broke streaming records for Disney+, clocking over 2.7 billion minutes viewed in its debut week. Those are the kind of numbers that make studio execs see dollar signs and spellbooks, guaranteeing the witches another shot. The sequel wasn’t everyone’s cup of witch’s brew; opinions were all over the place, but the viewership proved people are still hungry for more Sanderson hijinks and Halloween nostalgia.
The cast for the third outing isn’t finalized, but expect familiar faces. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy are all in the mix if scheduling works out. Thora Birch has said she’s “completely open” to returning as Dani, which would be a treat for fans. The cast from the second movie might pop up, too, and maybe just maybe there’ll be space for a few fresh Salem voices. There’s a real sense that the franchise is listening to its fans, trying to balance the cozy nostalgia of autumnal movie marathons with compelling new twists.
In summary, Hocus Pocus 3 is happening, with Disney, the cast, and a not-quite-final script getting closer to conjuring the next installment. Halloween will probably always be a little bit Sanderson-flavored, and for those who still know every word to “I Put a Spell on You,” this update feels like a sweet treat after all these years.
Disclaimer: Details are based on current production updates from Disney. Cast participation, storyline, and release timelines are subject to change as the film moves through development.
