Hocus Pocus 3 in Early Development — Could the Sanderson Sisters Return to Theaters?

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News (1 / 1) 06.05.2026 19:00 / Günter

Disney may be brewing a third Hocus Pocus and fans are already speculating about what comes next. According to reports, the studio is in early development on a sequel and the original witchy trio could be back. Read on to discover the full story!

What Deadline revealed

Deadline reported on Wednesday, May 6 that Walt Disney Pictures is working on a third Hocus Pocus film as a follow-up to 2022’s Hocus Pocus 2. Sources say the movie is in the story phase and that plans include a theatrical release rather than another streaming premiere.

Stars expected to return

Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker — who reprised their roles as the Sanderson sisters in the 2022 sequel — are all expected to appear. Cast members and creators have hinted they’d like to continue the franchise.