"Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Reunite in First Look at Practical Magic 2"

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Reunite for Practical Magic 2 After 26 Years

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock have reunited on the set of Practical Magic 2, nearly three decades after starring in the original 1998 cult classic. The actresses shared a nostalgic first-look video on Instagram, hugging in a makeshift cemetery reminiscent of the beloved film’s mystical aesthetic. Kidman, 58, captioned the clip, “The witches are back. Owens sisters’ first day on set! #PracticalMagic.”

[Image: Kidman and Bullock embrace on set, dressed in witchy attire, with a foggy cemetery backdrop.]

The duo returns as sisters Gillian (Kidman) and Sally Owens (Bullock), descendants of a cursed line of witches. The original film, based on Alice Hoffman’s novel, followed their battle against a family curse that doomed the men they loved. Plot details for the sequel remain under wraps, but reports suggest it will draw from Hoffman’s later books in the series.

Returning and New Faces
Original cast members Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing reprise their roles as eccentric aunts Jet and Frances Owens. Newcomers include Lee Pace (Bodies Bodies Bodies), Joey King, Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai), and Solly McLeod.

[Image: Side-by-side stills from the 1998 film showing Wiest and Channing as the aunts.]

Evan Rachel Wood’s Absence Addressed
Notably absent is Evan Rachel Wood, who played Bullock’s onscreen daughter, Kylie. Wood clarified on Instagram, “I was not asked to come back… It was not my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters.” Her character’s role will be recast.

[Image: Wood in a scene from the original Practical Magic.]

A Long-Awaited Sequel
Kidman revealed she and Bullock always hoped for a sequel. “We’re so excited. You heard our spell,” she told Variety. Director Susanne Bier praised Hoffman’s “beloved novel” and teased fresh twists with the new cast.

[Image: Kidman and Bullock in a behind-the-scenes photo from the original film.]

Release Date
Filming is underway, with Practical Magic 2 set to premiere on September 18, 2026.

[Image: Mock-up poster featuring the sequel’s title and 2026 release date.]

Fans of the Owens sisters’ magical saga can finally mark their calendars for this spellbinding return.