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Disney Moves Ahead on 'Hocus Pocus 3' With Original Sanderson Sisters Returning

Disney Live Action will oversee the project with a possible theatrical rollout.

Overview

  • Reports Wednesday confirmed the threequel is in early development at Disney Live Action, with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy set to reprise their roles.
  • Executive Jessica Virtue will shepherd the film, and the studio is considering a big‑screen release after the 2022 sequel debuted only on Disney+.
  • The project had lingered after 2024 leadership changes and stalled salary talks with the stars, which sources now say have been resolved.
  • Plot, director, full cast, and a release date have not been announced, and prior attachments mentioned in past coverage have not been confirmed for this installment.
  • Disney’s push follows the sequel’s record‑setting streaming performance, reflecting a broader recalibration toward theaters for known franchises and signaling a potential Halloween-season draw for families and fans.