HOCUS POCUS 3 Teaser (2024) With Sarah Jessica Parker & Hannah Waddingham

🎬 Hocus Pocus 3 (2024): Sarah Jessica Parker, Hannah Waddingham

The magical and mischievous Sanderson Sisters are set to return with Hocus Pocus 3, the highly anticipated continuation of Disney’s beloved Halloween series. Building on the success of Hocus Pocus 2 (2022), this third installment promises to reunite fans with the legendary trio while introducing fresh elements to keep the story enchanting.

Hocus Pocus 2, directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Jen D’Angelo, saw its premiere on Disney+ on September 30, 2022. The film brought back Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, and Doug Jones in their iconic roles as the Sanderson Sisters and Billy Butcherson, respectively. New faces in the sequel included Sam Richardson, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Tony Hale, and Hannah Waddingham. Filming for the sequel took place in Rhode Island rather than Salem, Massachusetts, from October 2021 to January 2022.

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The film received mixed reviews, celebrated for its nostalgia, humor, and the cast’s vibrant performances, though some critics felt the plot lacked the charm of the original. Despite these reviews, Hocus Pocus 2 garnered three nominations at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Television Movie, a testament to the enduring appeal of the Sanderson Sisters.

The storyline dives deeper into the Sanderson Sisters’ backstory, tracing events back to 1653 Salem, Massachusetts. A 16-year-old Winifred Sanderson, defiant and independent, is banished by Reverend Traske for challenging church authority and refusing an arranged marriage to John Pritchett. Instead of being separated from her sisters Mary and Sarah, Winifred leads them into the enchanted forest, where they encounter Mother Witch. Mother Witch gifts Winifred a mysterious, human-skin-bound spellbook with a living eyeball, but warns them never to use the Magicae Maxima spell, a spell that could grant them ultimate power. She also teaches the sisters how to maintain their youth—by harnessing the essence of children. Fueled by revenge, the sisters curse the Reverend’s home, which goes up in flames, marking the start of their legend.

With Hocus Pocus 3 now in development, Anne Fletcher and Jen D’Angelo are returning as director and screenwriter, respectively. Fans are eagerly awaiting new spells, curses, and the classic blend of humor and spookiness that has defined this franchise for decades. The return of Sarah Jessica Parker and Hannah Waddingham, along with potential new surprises, promises to keep the spirit of Halloween alive for both longtime fans and new viewers.