Sandra Bullock is open to Practical Magic 3 if the upcoming sequel succeeds. She would like the younger Owens characters, played by Joey King and Maisie Williams, to lead another film.

What did Sandra Bullock say about Practical Magic 3?

During an interview about the sequel, Bullock said, “We’ll do a number three if this takes off, and we’ll pass the torch to the girls.” She was referring to Joey King and Maisie Williams, who play the younger Owens characters in Practical Magic 2.

Bullock is describing what she would like to do next, not announcing that work on a third film has started.

Is Practical Magic 3 officially happening?

Practical Magic 3 has not been announced. Bullock’s comments do not include a filming schedule, a release date or details of a screenplay.

Nicole Kidman holds a black cat as Gillian Owens in Practical Magic 2.
Nicole Kidman returns as Gillian Owens in Practical Magic 2. Image: Jaap Buitendijk / Warner Bros. Pictures.

Who could lead a third movie?

King plays Kylie Owens and Williams plays Antonia Owens in Practical Magic 2. They are the younger witches Bullock refers to in her comment about continuing the series.

Bullock’s comment does not confirm that either actor has signed on for another film. It only identifies the handoff she would like to see if the franchise continues.

How does Practical Magic 2 continue the story?

Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as Sally and Gillian Owens. In the sequel, the sisters confront a dark curse threatening their family. The screenplay is based on Alice Hoffman’s The Book of Magic, continuing the Owens story rather than remaking the original film.

Susanne Bier directs the sequel from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, Georgia Pritchett and Kelly Marcel. Bullock and Kidman are also producers, alongside Denise Di Novi. Their involvement in this film does not confirm who would return for a third one.

The Owens family gathers beneath string lights in Practical Magic 2.
The Owens family gathers in Practical Magic 2. Image: Jaap Buitendijk / Warner Bros. Pictures.

When does Practical Magic 2 arrive?

Practical Magic 2 opens in North American theaters on September 10, 2026. The international rollout begins September 9. Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest return alongside Bullock and Kidman, while King, Williams, Lee Pace, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod join the cast.

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