Hocus — Pocus 2 (2022)

Directed by and written by Jen D'Angelo , the film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures with a budget of approximately $40 million. While set in Salem, Massachusetts, primary filming actually took place in Rhode Island between October 2021 and January 2022. ✨ Key Highlights

: Costume designer Salvador Perez subtly tied the new protagonists' outfits to the witches' color palettes (greens, purples, and reds) to hint at their own magical potential. Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)

Released on September 30, 2022, is a nostalgia-driven sequel that reunites the original Sanderson sisters—Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy—nearly 30 years after the cult classic's debut. 🎬 Production Overview Directed by and written by Jen D'Angelo ,

: Critics and fans alike praised the return of Midler, Parker, and Najimy, noting they stepped back into their iconic roles "flawlessly" with the same campy energy as the 1993 original. Released on September 30, 2022, is a nostalgia-driven

: The film opens with a 17th-century prologue featuring younger versions of the sisters, which was widely cited as one of the most effective and charming segments of the sequel.

: Much of the humor stems from the witches interacting with 21st-century technology, such as mistaking Walgreens for a "magic apothecary" or riding Roomba vacuums instead of brooms.