Hocus Pocus 3 is officially in development, and there have already been some teases from Disney surrounding the cast, story, and release date of the threequel. It took 29 years for Disney to release a sequel to 1993's Hocus Pocus, which stars Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker as a trio of witches known as the Sanderson Sisters. Though not an instant box office hit, Hocus Pocus gained popularity in the decades that followed, thanks to seasonal cable viewing around Halloween.

Following Hocus Pocus' footsteps decades later, the second movie sees a group of Salem residents inadvertently bring back Winifred, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson. Winifred finally realizes that she has been putting her role as the most powerful Sanderson Sister above her relationship with her sisters after a spell for ultimate power means sacrificing Mary and Sarah. While Winifred realizes that she would rather reunite with her sisters, it isn't the end for the coven. In fact, a new witch could be in focus for Hocus Pocus 3 based on how the Disney+ sequel purposely seems to leave open a few storylines to explore.

Most Recent Hocus Pocus 3 News

Doug Jones Weighs In On The Threequel

Though news has been scant regarding th anticipated sequel, the latest update sees Doug Jones discussing Hocus Pocus 3. The Billy Butcherson actor reprised his role in Hocus Pocus 2, and spoke candidly about his chances of returning again. "So would I do a part three? Abso-freaking-lutely, I would. If that offer comes, yes," confirmed Jones, though he was quick to mention that he hadn't been called yet. Furthermore, he revealed that he likely wouldn't be called to reprise until further into pre-production because locking down the main cast is a priority.

Read Jones' full statement here:

No, unfortunately, you know as much as I do about this. I saw the same press release that Disney put out that you did and everybody did, that they had a part three in development. But I'll tell you, I'm not going to be the first one they call, because even with Hocus Pocus 2, I got a call later in the pre-production game, because they needed to secure the three ladies first. Once their contracts were all signed and dated, that's when I got a call that they were going ahead and so, then, Billy's back in the second one. So would I do a part three? Abso-freaking-lutely, I would. If that offer comes, yes. But story-wise, I don't know who's involved, who would be involved in the development right now. Will the three original witches come back? Will Billy come back? That's all yet to be determined from my end. I don't have a part of those discussions. It's a bit above my pay grade. Well, and again, if that call comes, my answer's a big fat yes. I love Billy so much. And even from part one to part two, being a 29-year gap in those two movies, if you had asked me before Hocus Pocus 2 was ever made, "Is there a character you wanted to revisit in your career?" Billy's the one. I really wanted to find out more about him, his backstory, more of his relationship with Winnie, what went wrong there. And we got some of that in Hocus Pocus 2, so I was very satisfied with that. And I'm also kind of tickled pink that it's been living on Disney+ ever since it came out — the second one, the sequel. And now, for the first time, it'll be airing all month long in October, playing as a double feature with Hocus Pocus 1, so those who have still have cable TV will be able to see it on the Freeform channel all month.

Hocus Pocus 3 Is Confirmed

Hocus Pocus Will Be A Trilogy

Hocus Pocus 3 is happening, with Walt Disney Pictures President San Bailey confirming that Hocus Pocus 3 is officially in development in June 2023. While Hocus Pocus 2 received mixed reviews, it was a huge hit on Disney+, as it was the service's most-viewed movie premiere (via Comicbook.com), so it's hardly surprising that a sequel has been greenlit. However, while Hocus Pocus 2 was released directly to Disney+, it's unclear if the threequel will follow suit.

Hocus Pocus 2 premiered on Disney+ on September 30, 2022.

Hocus Pocus 3 Cast

Will All The Sanderson Sisters Be Back In Hocus Pocus 3?

The Hocus Pocus 3 cast hasn't been confirmed, but several franchise characters are hopeful that they'll reprise their roles. Director Anne Fletcher explained (via Hocus Pocus 3 possibility, Midler stated she would sign on but questioned where the story could go. Parker shared a similar sentiment: "Of course I'd be happy to have a conversation [for a third film]".

Max actor Omri Katz revealed that he also wanted to return for the threequel. Hocus Pocus 2 writer Jen D’Angelo wants to see Katz and Vinessa Shaw, who played Allison, the Hocus Pocus 3 cast (via Variety). The screenwriter explained, "We tried so hard to get the original cast back for cameos and then it just kept not working out... But I’m hoping in Hocus Pocus 3, we’ll see Max and Alison living in California.” In addition, Sam Richardson, who played the villain Gilbert in Hocus Pocus 2, has expressed vehement interest in returning to the franchise (via Twitter).

The presumptive cast of Hocus Pocus 3 includes:

Actor	Hocus Pocus Role
Bette Midler	Winifred Sanderson
Sarah Jessica Parker	Sarah Sanderson
Kathy Najimy	Mary Sanderson
Whitney Peak	Becca
Belissa Escobedo	Izzy
Lilia Buckingham	Cassie Traske
Sam Richardson	Gilbert
Hannah Waddingham	Mother Witch
Doug Jones	Billy Butcherson
Tony Hale	Jefry Traske

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Hocus Pocus 3 Story

What Is Hocus Pocus 3 Going To Be About?

The Hocus Pocus 3 plot has yet to be revealed, but the story can easily be guessed based on the last film. When Winifred chooses to return to her sisters at the end of Hocus Pocus 2, the special spellbook, referred to as "Book," finds new ownership in Becca, setting up the Hocus Pocus 3 story. More importantly, Becca, who turns 16 that same Halloween night, finds out that she has the powers of a witch. Her newfound powers could even be the focus of Hocus Pocus 3 as the torch is ed to a new crew in Salem.

Hannah Waddingham's Hocus Pocus 2 character, The Witch Mother, is also lurking around in her bird form and can be seen as the teenage trio walks home in the movie's final moments. Of course, the most intriguing Hocus Pocus 3 story setup comes in the end credits scene, which reveals that Gilbert's magic shop houses a second Black Flame candle, an object needed to bring back the Sanderson Sisters.

Hocus Pocus 3

Fantasy

Comedy

Director

Anne Fletcher

Writers

Jen D'Angelo

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  Bette Midler

  Winifred Sanderson
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  Sarah Jessica Parker

  Sarah Sanderson
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  Kathy Najimy

  Mary Sanderson

Hocus Pocus 3 is a continuation of the Hocus Pocus film series, revisiting the Sanderson sisters in a new supernatural adventure. This installment promises to delve deeper into their mystical antics as they return to cast more spells and create chaos in the town of Salem.

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