Will ‘Practical Magic 3’ Happen? Sandra Bullock’s Comments Suggest a Torch-Passing Sequel

The Owens sisters have finally returned to theaters, and now fans are already looking ahead to what comes next. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman brought ‘Practical Magic 2’ to the big screen this month, and the film’s box office performance is shaping the conversation around a possible third chapter in the franchise that continues the story from the 1998 original film ‘Practical Magic’.

Bullock herself has weighed in on the subject, and her comments give the clearest indication yet of what a follow-up might look like. Rather than promising a guaranteed sequel, she has tied the future of the franchise directly to how audiences respond to the current film in theaters.

Sandra Bullock Addresses the Practical Magic 3 Question

There is no confirmed third movie yet, and updates are unlikely to arrive soon since ‘Practical Magic 2’ will likely need to prove its success at the box office before a third installment can be considered. Bullock addressed the topic directly during a conversation with Vanity Fair, where she said, “We’ll do a number three if this takes off, and we’ll pass the torch to the girls,” referencing her onscreen daughters Joey King and Maisie Williams.

That statement frames any potential ‘Practical Magic 3′ as a generational handoff rather than a continuation centered on the original sisters. Bullock’s comments suggest that a third film would not star her or Kidman, and would instead center on King and Williams’ characters, Antonia and Kylie Owens.

Bullock also made clear that newcomers do not need prior knowledge of the franchise to follow along with the current sequel. She noted that moviegoers who have not seen the first film will not be lost, though those who have will recognize nostalgic touches tying the story back to the same characters and setting.

What Practical Magic 2 Sets Up for a Sequel

‘Practical Magic 2’ was directed by Susanne Bier from a screenplay credited to Akiva Goldsman, Georgia Pritchett, and Kelly Marcel, and is based on Alice Hoffman’s 2021 novel ‘The Book of Magic.’ The film brings back Bullock, Kidman, Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing from the original, alongside new cast members Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, and Xolo Maridueña.

The story picks up decades after the events of the first film. ‘Practical Magic 2’ takes place 25 years later, as Sally’s daughters must now grapple with the family curse themselves. Joey King and Maisie Williams take over the roles of Sally’s daughters Kylie and Antonia, characters previously played by Evan Rachel Wood and Alexandra Artrip in the 1998 movie.

That structure gives Warner Bros. a built-in foundation if a third film moves forward. Having that many new characters already established gives the studio an easy jumping off point should ‘Practical Magic 3’ get greenlit, since the sequel expanded its cast significantly with King and Williams as the next generation of Owens women, alongside Lee Pace, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod in supporting roles. The film’s logline describes a multi generational family of witches cursed to be loveless for centuries, who attempt to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.

Box Office Numbers Will Decide the Franchise’s Fate

Bullock’s own comments tied any future installment to commercial performance, and the early numbers paint a mixed picture. ‘Practical Magic 2’ carried a net budget of $75 million, split 50/50 in financing between Warner Bros. and Alcon. The film earned a $13 million opening day from 4,146 locations, putting it on track for a $28 million to $30 million domestic opening weekend, which was enough to take the No. 1 spot and end the six-week run of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ atop the box office.

That opening was softer than initial projections suggested. Warner Bros. had anticipated a debut in the range of $30 million to $40 million domestically, along with another $18 million to $25 million internationally. Comparisons to the original film show some improvement, however. The sequel’s opening more than doubles the $13.1 million three day gross the original ‘Practical Magic’ earned in 1998, and still surpasses that figure even when adjusted for inflation.

Critical and audience reception has diverged sharply, which could influence how the film performs in the weeks ahead. ‘Practical Magic 2’ has been largely panned by critics, earning a 36 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, but has fared much better with general audiences, earning a 93 percent Verified Hot score on the Popcornmeter. CinemaScore polling showed the opening night crowd skewed 75 percent female, with the strongest grades coming from the 35 to 49 demographic at an A minus, while audiences under 35 gave the film a B.

Word of mouth and social reach may end up mattering more than reviews for a film like this. Social media reach for ‘Practical Magic 2’ across platforms including X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook stood at 573.6 million ahead of its release, higher than comparable nostalgia sequels like ‘Freakier Friday,’ ‘Snow White,’ and ‘Cruella’. Overall word of mouth online has been measured as positive, with an 8.2 out of 10 score reported by RelishMix.

Where a Practical Magic Trilogy Could Go Next

If ‘Practical Magic 2’ continues to perform well in the coming weeks, the source material already exists to support further installments. The story is based on Alice Hoffman’s ‘The Book of Magic,’ a follow up to her original 1995 novel ‘Practical Magic,’ with prequel books ‘The Rules of Magic’ and ‘Magic Lessons’ also available to explore the earlier history of the Owens family.

For now, the future of a third film remains tied entirely to how audiences continue to respond to ‘Practical Magic 2’ in the coming weeks. Given Bullock’s own framing of the decision as a business one rather than a creative certainty, the fate of Kylie and Antonia Owens may come down to ticket sales just as much as fan enthusiasm. Readers who have already seen ‘Practical Magic 2’ might have their own thoughts on whether King and Williams are ready to carry the Owens family legacy into a third film.