The development of the third Hocus Pocus film has been confirmed by Disney
6 may 2026 в 22:37
The «Hocus Pocus» films have become an integral part of Halloween. The first film was released in 1993 and has since become a cult classic. The Sanderson sisters, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, have turned into Halloween icons.
After nearly two decades, the trio reunited for the film «Hocus Pocus 2», - which premiered on Disney+ in September 2022. The film became the most-watched on the platform and set a record for views among films on streaming services, racking up over 2.7 billion minutes of viewing time.
So, could this cult popularity lead to the creation of «Hocus Pocus 3»?
Rest assured, because the third «Hocus Pocus» film is in development, and the team has big plans for one particular character. Hollywood Life shares the latest news on «Hocus Pocus 3».
Oh, what a beautiful morning—yes, «Hocus Pocus 3» is in development. In June 2023, Walt Disney Pictures president Sean Bailey confirmed that the third film is indeed happening in his profile in the New York Times.
However, production work only began in May 2026, when Deadline reported that the film is in development and being considered for a possible theatrical release.
The writer of «Hocus Pocus 3», - Jen D’Angelo, is currently working on the plot for the next sequel. She hinted that Mother Witch is likely to be a central figure in «Hocus Pocus 3».
At the end of «Hocus Pocus 3», - Winifred reunites with Sarah and Mary after they turn to dust. While it seems like this is the end of the story for the Sanderson sisters, anything can happen in the world of witchcraft! The sequel hinted at a third film when a crow—the same one that Mother Witch transformed into at the beginning of the film—flies overhead at the end. In a post-credits scene, a cat named Gilbert walks past a box labeled «Black Candle #2».
Our original Sanderson sisters, Bette, Sarah, and Kathy, will reprise their roles in the third film. However, there have been no official casting announcements for «Hocus Pocus 3» yet. Given that the writer mentioned Mother Witch, «Ted Lasso» star Hannah Waddingham will likely return in the third film.
Unless «Hocus Pocus 3» goes back in time or takes a different direction, the new characters Becca, Izzy, and Cassie will likely appear again. Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, and Lilia Buckingham teamed up to become the new trio of witches in the sequel.
Whitney exclusively told Hollywood Life about «Hocus Pocus 3» before the release of «Hocus Pocus 2». «I would agree. But I don’t know if that’s happening. It seems like everyone keeps asking me, and I’m like, there’s a certain post-credits scene that leaves the door open, but you didn’t hear that from me», - the actress said.
And what about Bette, Sarah, and Kathy? «Hocus Pocus» wouldn’t be «Hocus Pocus» without the Sanderson sisters. The trio has previously discussed the idea of a third film.
«If there is a third, of course, I would agree, but I don’t know how», - Bette told EW. «I can’t imagine what the story would be, but I love Winifred, Sarah, Mary, and our relationship. It’s good for women. We support each other through any difficulties, but we really create chaos, and not many women create that much chaos!»
Sarah said she would «gladly discuss» a third film, and it all «depends on what Kathy and Bette want!» On the other hand, Kathy noted, «I feel like we’re done. We’ve exhausted all the stories that could be told. I think never say never, but I’m grateful we got to do it again. I don’t know if there are plans for a third film, but I know the fans are devoted to this movie. I’m just happy we can give it to them».
Fans of «Hocus Pocus» were disappointed that Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw, Thora Birch, and Jason Marsden did not return in the sequel in their roles
After nearly two decades, the trio reunited for the film «Hocus Pocus 2», - which premiered on Disney+ in September 2022. The film became the most-watched on the platform and set a record for views among films on streaming services, racking up over 2.7 billion minutes of viewing time.
So, could this cult popularity lead to the creation of «Hocus Pocus 3»?
Rest assured, because the third «Hocus Pocus» film is in development, and the team has big plans for one particular character. Hollywood Life shares the latest news on «Hocus Pocus 3».
Oh, what a beautiful morning—yes, «Hocus Pocus 3» is in development. In June 2023, Walt Disney Pictures president Sean Bailey confirmed that the third film is indeed happening in his profile in the New York Times.
However, production work only began in May 2026, when Deadline reported that the film is in development and being considered for a possible theatrical release.
The writer of «Hocus Pocus 3», - Jen D’Angelo, is currently working on the plot for the next sequel. She hinted that Mother Witch is likely to be a central figure in «Hocus Pocus 3».
At the end of «Hocus Pocus 3», - Winifred reunites with Sarah and Mary after they turn to dust. While it seems like this is the end of the story for the Sanderson sisters, anything can happen in the world of witchcraft! The sequel hinted at a third film when a crow—the same one that Mother Witch transformed into at the beginning of the film—flies overhead at the end. In a post-credits scene, a cat named Gilbert walks past a box labeled «Black Candle #2».
Our original Sanderson sisters, Bette, Sarah, and Kathy, will reprise their roles in the third film. However, there have been no official casting announcements for «Hocus Pocus 3» yet. Given that the writer mentioned Mother Witch, «Ted Lasso» star Hannah Waddingham will likely return in the third film.
Unless «Hocus Pocus 3» goes back in time or takes a different direction, the new characters Becca, Izzy, and Cassie will likely appear again. Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, and Lilia Buckingham teamed up to become the new trio of witches in the sequel.
Whitney exclusively told Hollywood Life about «Hocus Pocus 3» before the release of «Hocus Pocus 2». «I would agree. But I don’t know if that’s happening. It seems like everyone keeps asking me, and I’m like, there’s a certain post-credits scene that leaves the door open, but you didn’t hear that from me», - the actress said.
And what about Bette, Sarah, and Kathy? «Hocus Pocus» wouldn’t be «Hocus Pocus» without the Sanderson sisters. The trio has previously discussed the idea of a third film.
«If there is a third, of course, I would agree, but I don’t know how», - Bette told EW. «I can’t imagine what the story would be, but I love Winifred, Sarah, Mary, and our relationship. It’s good for women. We support each other through any difficulties, but we really create chaos, and not many women create that much chaos!»
Sarah said she would «gladly discuss» a third film, and it all «depends on what Kathy and Bette want!» On the other hand, Kathy noted, «I feel like we’re done. We’ve exhausted all the stories that could be told. I think never say never, but I’m grateful we got to do it again. I don’t know if there are plans for a third film, but I know the fans are devoted to this movie. I’m just happy we can give it to them».
Fans of «Hocus Pocus» were disappointed that Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw, Thora Birch, and Jason Marsden did not return in the sequel in their roles
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