Hocus Pocus 2: The Release Date On Disney+ And First Look Image Is Out Now
The Disney Upfront has provided the release date of Hocus Pocus 2, which will arrive in streaming on Disney+ on September 30, 2022, and the description of the first video materials of the expected sequel previewed to insiders. The protagonists of the original Hocus Pocus – Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy – return as the evil Sanderson sisters of Salem.
In the first Hocus Pocus 2 video materials shown in the preview, two girls appear lighting the Black Flame Candle, which summons witches, while Bette Midler yells, “Shut up your children! Yes, Salem, we’re back!” Then they launch into a musical number – a cover of Elton John’s The Bitch Is Back – while also appearing Billy Butcherson (Doug Jones) and an as-yet-unnamed character played by Sam Richardson. The clip also features Tony Hale, who plays the mayor of Salem.
Hocus Pocus 2: The Release Date and First Look
Plot details for the sequel are scarce, though EW has exclusively confirmed that Thora Birch will not return as Dani Dennison while RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Ginger Minj, Cornbread “The Snack” Jeté and Kahmora Hall will play drag versions of Winifred. , Mary and Sarah, respectively, in a scene that takes place during a drag queen show featuring the trio of the Sanderson sisters. in the film, we will also find Hannah Waddingham.
As far as we know so far, Hocus Pocus 2 will focus on three teens (played by Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham, and Belissa Escobedo) and their attempt to stop the Sanderson sisters thirst for revenge, who resurrected 29 years after the events of the first film.
“I am thrilled to be involved in the sequel to such a beloved film as Hocus Pocus,” said sequel director Anne Fletcher in a statement about the upcoming film last year. “Fans around the world have embraced these characters and made this film a Halloween tradition whose popularity continues to grow. I am fortunate to have returned to Disney with these three extraordinarily talented women in the iconic roles they created, and with the fabulous cast“.
