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Hocus Pocus 3
Directed byAnne Fletcher
Screenplay byJen D'Angelo
Based on
Characters
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Produced byDavid Kirschner
Starring
Music byJohn Debney
Production
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Distributed byWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Hocus Pocus 3 is an upcoming American fantasy comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Jen D'Angelo. It will be the sequel to Hocus Pocus 2 and the third installment in the Hocus Pocus franchise. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy reprising their roles from the previous two films.

Cast

  • Bette Midler as Winifred "Winnie" Sanderson, the oldest of the three Sanderson sisters. As the leader of the trio, Winifred is often frustrated by her younger sisters' incompetence.
  • Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson, the youngest and most beautiful yet dim-witted of the three Sanderson sisters. Sarah's magical gift is a hypnotic siren call, which she uses to lure children
  • Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson, the middle of the three Sanderson sisters. Mary has the magical ability to track children with an enhanced sense of smell

Production

In October 2022, executive producer Adam Shankman stated that the storyline involving Becca in the second film allows for future projects, including potential spin-offs.[1] By February 2023, Midler stated that while nothing was official she was open to returning for a third film.[2][3] Kathy Najimy, Sarah Jessica Parker, Belissa Escobedo, and Lilia Buckingham as well as original film stars Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw, and Jason Marsden each expressed interest in returning for a third installment.[4][5][6] In June 2023, Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, confirmed that a third film is in development, and planned for a release on Disney+.[7][8][9] A few days later, Omri Katz expressed interest in reprising his role as Max Dennison for the third film only if asked by Disney.[10] Later that month, it was announced that Anne Fletcher will once again serve as director, with a script written by Jen D'Angelo.[11][12] In October 2023, D'Angelo confirmed that work on the script had already begun.[13] In July 2024, Midler confirmed that the film was still in development.[14] Later that month, during an appearance on QVC's Busy This Week, she confirmed that she still has not seen a script for the film yet, but has heard rumblings of one.[15] The following year, in July 2025, Sarah Jessica Parker revealed on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen that while the development progress on the movie was slow, conversations are currently ongoing to try to make it happen.[16] In October 16, 2025, Tobias Jelinek, who played Jay Taylor in the original film, expressed his interest in reprising his role in the third film.[17] Two days later, on October 18, during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Bette Midler confirmed that there was a script for the movie, citing discussions, budget and rewrites talks were ongoing.[18] Later that same month, Thora Birch, who played Dani Dennison in the original film, stated that she was "super open" to returning to her role in the third film.[19] In May 2026, it was announced that Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy would reprise their roles.[20]

References

  1. ^ Lewis, Hilary (October 10, 2022). "'Hocus Pocus 2' Team on "Wish Fulfillment" Behind "Exciting" Reveal, Meta Callback to First Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Will a Hocus Pocus 3 Be Conjured Up? Bette Midler Says…". E! Online. February 28, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  3. ^ Lund, Anthony (March 3, 2023). "Hocus Pocus 3 Looks Less Likely After Update From Bette Midler". MovieWeb. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  4. ^ Nolfi, Joey (September 27, 2022). "'Hocus Pocus 2' stars reveal potential for another sequel". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  5. ^ "Sarah Jessica Parker Would Do a Third 'Hocus Pocus' If Bette Midler Is On Board (Exclusive)". Extra. September 27, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  6. ^ Nolfi, Joey (October 29, 2022). "Original 'Hocus Pocus' stars reveal if they'd return for potential third film". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Reynolds, Maca (June 4, 2023). "Hocus Pocus 3 Is in Development at Disney". MovieWeb. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  8. ^ Barnes, Brooks (June 4, 2023). "The Man Reimagining Disney Classics for Today's World". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  9. ^ Ridgely, Charlie (June 4, 2023). "Hocus Pocus 3 Confirmed by Disney Boss". ComicBook.com. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  10. ^ Nolfi, Joey (June 9, 2023). "Hocus Pocus star Omri Katz 'excited' about Hocus Pocus 3 and 'would return' if Disney asks". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  11. ^ Taylor, Drew (June 7, 2023). "Anne Fletcher Returning to Direct Hocus Pocus 3". TheWrap. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  12. ^ Squires, John (June 7, 2023). "'Hocus Pocus 3' - Anne Fletcher Returning to Direct for Disney". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  13. ^ Nolfi, Joey (October 26, 2023). "Hocus Pocus 3 writer teases sequel, potential expansion of Hannah Waddingham's mother witch". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  14. ^ Burlingame, Russ (July 1, 2024). "Hocus Pocus Star Bette Midler Offers Update on Third Movie". ComicBook.com. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  15. ^ Tinoco, Armando (July 10, 2024). "Bette Milder Calls On Disney For 'Hocus Pocus 3' Script: 'Get Us While We're Still Breathing'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  16. ^ Sharf, Zack (July 14, 2025). "Sarah Jessica Parker Wants 'Hocus Pocus 3' And Says 'We've Been Having Some Conversations' After Bette Midler Told Disney to Hurry Up and Finish the Script". Variety. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  17. ^ Nolfi, Joey (October 16, 2025). "Hocus Pocus bully reveals what it would take for him to return for Hocus Pocus 3 (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  18. ^ Franklin, McKinley (October 18, 2025). "Bette Midler Has Seen a 'Hocus Pocus 3' Script: 'Very Excited'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  19. ^ Ray, Alyssa (October 24, 2025). "Thora Birch Says She's 'Super Open' to a 'Hocus Pocus 3': 'We'll See'". The Wrap. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  20. ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 6, 2026). "'Hocus Pocus 3' In Works With Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy Back". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2026.

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