The first-look behind-the-scenes footage forPractical Magic 2reunites Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock 26 years after they starred in Griffin Dunne’s 1998 movie. InPractical Magic, Kidman and Bullock played a pair of sister witches plagued with a family curse that brings fatal consequences for the men they fall in love with.
Taking place after their parents' deaths, the movie follows the two sisters as they use magic to overcome challenges in life. Last year, it was reported that the two stars were in talks to return for a sequel directed by Susanne Bier, withDianne Wiest and Stockard Channing reprising their roles as Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny.
In an Instagram post byNicole Kidman,theBabygirlactor reunites with Bullock in the behind-the-scenes footage as filming is officially underway. Kidman captioned the clip, “The witches are back,” revealing that it was theirfirst day on set. Bullock can be heard telling Kidman that “turns out we have a lot of work to do” while in character as the Owen sisters. Check out the post below:
What This Means For Practical Magic 2
The Film Is Scheduled To Arrive Next Year
Practical Magicis the only movie besides the scheduled sequel in whichthe two of Hollywood’s biggest actors starred alongside each other.This makes the reunion very special, especially since it’s been more than two decades since the 1998 movie adaptation. During that time, both stars became Oscar winners.
Kidman won an Oscarin 2003 for her performance as Virginia Woolf inThe Hours, while Bullock went home with an Academy Award in 2010 for her role inThe Blind Side.Practical Magicwasn’t a smash hit at the box office, nor did it win any major awards, but over the years,the film has achieved cult classic status, being a popular movie around Halloween.
Our Take On Practical Magic 2’s Filming Update
It’s Rare To See Them Together On Set Again
Practical Magic 2isscheduled to come out on July 11, 2025. The production update confirms the movie’s filming start date in addition to teasing the rare reunion of the Owens sisters. In addition to the returning cast,Practical Magic 2’s castincludes Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, and Joey King as one of Sally’s daughters.
Practical Magicmade $68.3 million at the global box office against a $75 million budget.
Seeing Bullock and Kidman on set together again after 26 years is huge. So much has changed, but as soon as they step into character,the Owens sistersare back. It seems that, despite the two stars' busy schedule, they are committed to makingPractical Magic 2a reality, which audiences will be able to watch next year.
