Hocus Pocus 2: Will all three Sanderson sisters return?

It sounds like all three Sanderson Sisters might return for Hocus Pocus 2

Fans of Hocus Pocus, the comedy horror film from 1993, have been anxious to hear more about a sequel project, known as Hocus Pocus 2. Well, wait no longer!

It’s been reported that Adam Shankman is directing the sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, for Disney Plus. Shankman is also slated to direct an Enchanted sequel for Disney Plus, titled Disenchanted. 

So, it’s happening, but all fans are wondering if Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy will be reprising their much-loved roles as the three witches, known as the Sanderson sisters.

It sounds like there’s good chance Parker, Midler and Najimy could be back for the sequel.

In a recent interview, Parker told Andy Cohen that they may be coming back for Hocus Pocus 2, according to People. Here is Parker’s full quote:

"“I think for a long time people were talking about it as if people we’re moving forward with it in a real way but we were unaware of it, but I think now we’ve gotten to the point where we’ve agreed publicly to the right people — ‘yes that would be a very very fun idea,’ so we’ll see what the future holds.”"

So, it is to be seen exactly what role the original sisters will have to play in this sequel. The original has become quite the cult classic even though it wasn’t a box office hit. It is often featured during the Halloween season on many of the Halloween movie marathons.

For those who don’t know, the Sanderson sisters a trio of witches who reside in Salem, Massachusetts, and were executed for witchcraft in 1693. They vowed to return to Salem 300  years into the future to exact their revenge. Fast forward 300 years, and newcomer to Salem, Max, is very skeptical of the tale of the witch sisters. He lights the black flame candle which brings the witches back to life. Winifred (Midler), Sarah (Parker), and Mary (Najimy) are the three sisters who plan to cast a spell to make themselves immortal. A group of kids with the help of a magical cat plan to stop them.

Those who played the Sanderson sisters might not be the only returnees for the sequel. Thora Birch, who played Dani in the first film, is also willing to reprise her role for the sequel, as well, according to Hollywood Life.

Since the director was only recently announced, it doesn’t look like fans will get a release date for quite some time.

Keep watching for more information as it becomes available.

You can watch Hocus Pocus on Disney+ right now while you wait for more news about the sequel.