Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman will return as sisters Sally and Gillian in the sequel. Kidman previously shared a video of her and Bullock on set last year, which she captioned with a quote: 'The witches are back.' New cast members include Joey King and Maisie Williams as Sally's grown daughters Kylie and Antonia, while Lee Pace has joined to portray a scholar named Harlan Vex. The exact role of Harlan Vex in the plot remains unspecified.
The original Practical Magic film, based on Alice Hoffman's 1995 bestselling novel, centers around the supernatural pair as they return home to their aunts' Massachusetts mansion. It blends romantic comedy with darker themes to become a cult classic. The sequel is set to build on the family curse storyline, with director Susanne Bier suggesting it will lean into a more moody aesthetic. Specific plot details beyond this family curse focus have not been revealed, and it is unclear if the aunts from the original will appear or if other original cast members will return.
Promotional moments have included Nicole Kidman assuring Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that the margaritas would be making a comeback in Practical Magic 2. On the trailer launch day, Sandra Bullock made her Instagram debut with a playful video of a magically appearing margarita. Practical Magic 2 is scheduled for release on 18 September, though the exact year has not been confirmed.