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Practical Magic 2 Reunites Bullock and Kidman but Opens to Tepid Reviews

Mixed early criticism tied to nostalgia means Warner Bros. will hinge any further sequels on box-office and audience response.

Overview

  • Practical Magic 2 opened in theaters this week, which began running Thursday and Friday, and is a Warner Bros. release directed by Susanne Bier with a 130-minute, PG-13 runtime.
  • Reviewers across early coverage singled out Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman for strong on-screen chemistry that anchors the film and draws praise even from otherwise critical reviewers.
  • Critics largely fault the movie for its length, uneven tone, crowded plotting and underused younger characters, and the film was reported to debut with a critics score in the mid‑30s on aggregate sites.
  • The sequel continues the Owens family storyline without revealing key twists: it centers on the next generation learning about the family’s witchcraft and a trip to England to confront the curse.
  • The project was greenlit after the original gained renewed life on streaming, and cast comments—including Bullock expressing interest in another installment—make clear that any Practical Magic 3 depends on how audiences and ticket sales respond.