'Hocus Pocus 3' In The Works; Bette Midler, SJP & Kathy Najimy Back
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Key Points:
- Disney Live Action Studios has officially begun early development on Hocus Pocus 3, with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy reprising their roles as the Sanderson sisters.
- Unlike the 2022 sequel which was released exclusively on Disney+, there are plans for a theatrical release for this third installment, though the project remains in its early stages.
- The film had been in limbo following the departure of Sean Bailey from Disney in 2024, but salary negotiations with the main cast have now been resolved.
- Plot details for Hocus Pocus 3 are currently being kept under wraps, but fan interest remains high with former cast members expressing enthusiasm about returning.
- The original Hocus Pocus (1993) and its 2022 sequel have both garnered a strong fanbase, and the upcoming film is expected to continue the story of the Sanderson sisters in Salem.
