What Book Practical Magic 2 Will Adapt, Explained

Practical Magic is one of those iconic 90's movies that never gets old. It's a story of sisterhood and magic that we all came to love and Warner Bros. confirmed it’s officially getting a sequel.

But if you think this is just another '90s nostalgia money grab, we're happy to prove you otherwise.

Practical Magic: A Look Back at the 1998 Classic

But first we need to look at what made the first movies so special.

Although critics gave Practical Magic just 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, viewers saw its true appeal (and 73% on RT is great proof).

But the OG Practical Magic wasn't actually filmed using the original script. It was an adaptation of Alice Hoffman's novel of the same name. And it was a good one.

Which Alice Hoffman Book Practical Magic 2 Will Adapt?

This brings us back to the present day and the sequel. Since Practical Magic, Hoffman has expanded the Owens family universe with two prequels – The Rules of Magic (2017) and Magic Lessons (2020) – and one sequel, The Book of Magic (2021).

For fans wondering which story the new movie will adapt, the answer is clear: it will be The Book of Magic, the only sequel in the series.

Is Practical Magic 2 Another 90s Nostalgia Cash Grab?

We know what you're thinking. It's natural to be skeptical with so many nostalgic reboots and sequels falling flat these days. But Practical Magic can actually be different.

During the talk with Entertainment Weekly, producer Denise Di Novi offered some reassuring words:

“I think [fans are] going to be very pleased. We're going to be very faithful. We're cognizant to how important those characters and that movie are to so many people. We're not going to reinvent the wheel. We're going to draw from Alice Hoffman's books, as the first movie did, and we're going to be true to the chronology of how many years later it is.”

Also, this is not just some half-baked reunion, as both Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are returning to their roles.

What Do Fans Think About Practical Magic 2 with Bullock and Kidman?

“The one we have all been waiting for!” Redditor Top5hottest wrote.

“They should add Emma Watson and Kristen Stewart to this cast as their daughters,” another Redditor, nicknamed heckfyre, suggested.

When Will Practical Magic 2 Come out? Release Date

Practical Magic 2 is coming to theaters on September 18, 2026.