‘Practical Magic 2’ Cast Brings Witchy Energy to New York Ahead of Sequel’s Fall Release

On a blustery Friday evening in SoHo, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman swept into the Crosby Street Hotel, trailed by co-stars Joey King and Maisie Williams, to preview the much-anticipated sequel, ‘Practical Magic 2.’ The original film, a cult favorite since its late-’90s debut, has long haunted New York’s collective pop culture memory — and now, with the sequel set for an October 2026 release, the city’s cinephiles and witches alike are stirring with anticipation.

Bullock, draped in a midnight-blue suit, addressed the crowd with trademark wit: “Nobody does magic like New Yorkers. It’s all about believing in the impossible—like hailing a cab in the rain.” Kidman, luminous in autumnal velvet, nodded to the city’s enduring appetite for reinvention. “Coming back to these characters felt like a spell in itself. The city’s changed, we’ve changed, but that sisterhood is as fierce as ever.”

The reunion of Bullock and Kidman, joined by a new generation of talent, signals a deliberate embrace of the supernatural just as Manhattan slips into its witchiest season. With Halloween decorations already appearing in West Village shop windows and tarot readings advertised on Avenue B, the film’s release feels perfectly timed. Joey King described shooting scenes in Brooklyn’s Victorian rowhouses as “otherworldly—like the city itself was conspiring with us.”

For Maisie Williams, the film’s youngest star, the connection to New York was instant. “There’s an energy here you can’t fake. It’s chaos and comfort, all at once.” The cast, playfully hinting at hopes for a trilogy, left the door open for future enchantments. With city movie theaters gearing up for a packed October and fans already planning midnight screenings in costume, ‘Practical Magic 2’ looks poised to cast its spell all over again—this time, with unmistakable New York flair.