Thora Birch, who played Dani Dennison in the original 'Hocus Pocus,' is open to returning for 'Hocus Pocus 3,' as Disney+ develops the sequel. The film has gained a strong following, and Birch expressed interest in reprising her role, though nothing is confirmed yet. The original cast of antagonists returned for 'Hocus Pocus 2,' which was a hit on Disney+, and there is excitement about the potential for Birch and others to return.
Bette Midler has read an early draft of the 'Hocus Pocus 3' script, which she described as 'brilliant,' and the film is in the logistical planning stage before production begins. The sequel, expected to feature returning stars, is highly anticipated following the success of 'Hocus Pocus 2' on Disney+.
Bette Midler announced that a script for 'Hocus Pocus 3' has been completed, and the cast and producers are working out logistical details before moving forward with the trilogy, following the success of the 2022 sequel.
Disney is developing "Hocus Pocus 3," according to Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production. The original film, released in 1993, starred Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker as the Sanderson Sisters. The 2022 sequel saw the sisters accidentally brought back by a group of teens. No information on the cast or release date for the third film has been announced, but all three original stars have expressed interest in appearing.
Disney is officially working on Hocus Pocus 3, featuring the return of the Sanderson Sisters. The news comes nine months after the release of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+. There are no details about casting or setting yet, but Bette Midler has expressed interest in reprising her role as Winifred.
Disney executive Sean Bailey confirmed that Hocus Pocus 3 is in development, following the success of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney Plus. No details were revealed about the third installment, including whether Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy will return as the Sanderson Sisters. The original Hocus Pocus was released in 1993 and became a cult classic. The sequel brought the original movie back into the top 10 and was successful across diverse demographics.
Disney+ is developing Hocus Pocus 3, a sequel to the 1993 cult classic film, following the success of Hocus Pocus 2. The original cast, including Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker, will reprise their roles as the Sanderson sisters. The first film achieved cult status with airings on Disney Channel and ABC Family. The sequel was released in 2022, and while promoting it, Midler expressed her desire to star in a third film.