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The cult classicHocus Pocus,starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters from 1993, remains a timeless icon. Its success spawned a franchise, including a sequel novelization and a TV special.
And almost three decades later,Hocus Pocusfinally received a movie sequel, titledHocus Pocus 2in 2022. Now, it appears thatHocus Pocus 3is also on the horizon. Fans are thrilled about the potential sequel but insist that the magic should only happen if certain conditions are met.
Hocus Pocus 3is Happening!
One Sanderson sister recently sparked excitement with an update onHocus Pocus 3.Though not many details are available right now, talks are underway for a third installment of this beloved Halloween cult classic.
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According to the legendary actressBette MidleronThe Jess Cagle Show,discussions for a third film are indeed happening. She revealed,
We didn’t know it was going to be a hit. Now, they’re kind of talking about a third, very gingerly and very gently.
Anne Fletcher directed the highly successfulHocus Pocus 2, which although released nearly three decades after the original, received an incredible response from the audiences.
While confirming the film’s development, Bette Midler remained tight-lipped about any further updates. Thus far it is confirmed that besides the three sisters, Bette Midler,Sarah Jessica Parker, andKathy Najimy,director Fletcher and writer Jen D’Angelo are set to reunite for the third installment. Despite the lack of specifics on the situation, fans of this cult classic are eagerly waiting for further updates about the film.
Fans Want the Original Cast to Reunite in the ThirdHocus PocusFilm
Despite fans’ excitement, they are adamant about one thing and want Dinsey to grant their wish this time around. They want to have all the original cast members from the 1993 movie return for the third installment. While the second film received positive responses from fans, it didn’t manage to reunite the entire cast, leading to a desire among fans for a full reunion in the upcoming installment.
Here is what the fans have to say,
Please get as much of the original crew from 1993 as possible this time. For the love of-
— Adam (@ADAMATION)July 10, 2025
2 was okay but I only want 3 if they are gonna bring back max, alison and dani.
— Liam (@DreadfulDraven)August 12, 2025
Now bring back the original cast and meets the new one with the Sanderson sisters as full villains again 💜
— Javier Ríos Enrique (@JaviRiosEnrique)July 15, 2025
A Hocus Pocus trilogy just feels right.
— I have so many questions? (@english_shamar)June 24, 2025
Cannot wait for hocus pocus 3 I hope Hannah Waddingham’s mother witch will have a huge bigger role this time
— matthew chadd (@matthewchadd1)July 31, 2025
Fans are anxiously awaiting Disney’s decision to fulfill their wish, eagerly anticipating any future updates. The excitement is mirrored by those involved in the project, the main cast, filmmakers, and crew are equally thrilled about the possibilities.
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Already, fans have begun brainstorming potential plotlines inspired by the previous films, speculating on what adventures may unfold next in the enchanting universe ofHocus Pocus.
Both Hocus Pocus films are available to stream on Disney+.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
