Hocus Pocus May 2026

: Released exclusively on Disney+ on September 30, 2022, the sequel saw the return of the original Sanderson Sisters and Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson [2, 17]. It was well-received by critics for its generational appeal [35].

: Beyond films, the brand includes a 2018 book, Hocus Pocus and the All-New Sequel , and significant merchandise like Funko Pop figures [15]. Hocus Pocus

: While set in Salem, Massachusetts, the majority of the original film was shot in Los Angeles , using the same soundstage as Mary Poppins [9]. : Released exclusively on Disney+ on September 30,

: Directed by Kenny Ortega, the film stars Bette Midler (Winifred), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah), and Kathy Najimy (Mary) as the Sanderson Sisters [29, 31]. The story follows a teenager who accidentally resurrects the trio of witches in modern-day Salem [22]. : While set in Salem, Massachusetts, the majority

: Production designer William Sandell recently revealed script notes from 1992 that included discarded ideas like the witches using rollerblades or Max playing baseball [14].