Hocus Pocus 3 is officially in the works, with the Sanderson Sisters potentially returning for a new adventure. The new movie is being created with "full idealism," according to screenwriter Jen D'Angelo. "We're still in the story phase; we're still working on it," she told EW in October 2023.

Is there going to be a third Hocus Pocus?

Hocus Pocus 3 is happening, with Walt Disney Pictures President San Bailey confirming that Hocus Pocus 3 is officially in development in June 2023.

Is there a fourth Sanderson sister Hocus Pocus?

It turns out Isabella is the descendant of Elizabeth, the daughter of a fourth, secret Sanderson sister, and she discovers later in the book that she also has magical abilities, similar to Becca in "Hocus Pocus 2."

Is Hocus Pocus 2 the last one?

But nonetheless, it appears they're gone forever. So, at first glance, the answer to a possible “Hocus Pocus 3” seems to be a resounding “no.” But you should probably watch through the entire credits roll, because there's a scene after that that just might open up the possibility of one more movie.

Were the Sanderson sisters real?

CNN reported that the Sanderson sisters are fictional characters. There were not three sisters named Winifred, Sarah and Mary who were executed for practicing witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts.

Hocus Pocus 2 is kinda dumb...

What does the box mean at the end of Hocus Pocus 2?

Hocus Pocus 2 credit scene explained

However, this happy ending leaves room for the post-credit scene, which shows Gilbert's cat running around the shop, pausing in front of a box that reads "BF #2 Candle". We're sure you know, but that means there's a second Black Flame candle.

Who is Elizabeth Sanderson?

Elizabeth Jenny Rosemary Sanderson, Baroness Sanderson of Welton (born 24 May 1971) is a British political advisor, life peer, and former journalist. As a journalist, she worked at the Mail on Sunday for 17 years.

Is Allison a witch?

Director Kenny Ortega hints at the possibility of Allison being a witch, expressing that he felt there was a little witch in the character throughout Hocus Pocus. While it is not confirmed that Allison is a witch in the Hocus Pocus canon, her fascination with witches and the supernatural raises the theory.

Where are they filming Hocus Pocus 3?

The sequel was filmed in Rhode Island, while the original was shot in Salem. The sequel set an opening weekend streaming record with 2.7 billion minutes viewed, according to the Hollywood Reporter, and it was the fifth-most streamed movie of 2022.

Why is the ending of Hocus Pocus 2 so sad?

The somber moment is the film's greatest lesson. Winifred asks Becca and her "coven" to do a spell to reunite her with Mary and Sarah. Becca, Izzy and Cassie succeed but sadly, it just means Winifred dies to join her sisters. Winifred lets out one last, "Sisters!" before vanquishing.

Who was the little girl who died in Hocus Pocus?

Technically, a "where are they now?" story on Hocus Pocus character Emily Binx would be rather morbid — even by Halloween standards. She was murdered by a trio of sassy witches in the last 1600s and, you know, has been dead and ghostly ever since.

Did Leonardo DiCaprio turn down Hocus Pocus?

Leonardo DiCaprio had the chance to play the lead role of Max Dennison in 1993 cult classic fantasy comedy movie Hocus Pocus, but ultimately turned it down.

Is there going to be a Moana 2?

In Walt Disney Animation Studios' all-new epic animated musical, Moana 2, three years since her first voyage, Moana is on an expansive journey in search of people beyond the shores of Motunui. Moana 2 opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.

What movie has three witch sisters?

A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

Why can't the Sanderson sisters go into the cemetery?

In the film, Binx says that the cemetery is safe because witches can't set foot on hallowed ground. At the end of the film, however, Winifred stands on it while she tries to suck the life force out of Max.

What gender is Allison?

Allison is used exclusively for girls, while Alison is gender-neutral, mostly in Europe. It's a diminutive of Alice and a close cousin of Alicia. While Alison comes in second place to Allison in terms of popularity, the one-L version was the first to make it on the baby-name charts in the 1930s.

Why did Winifred turn to stone?

They let go causing the two sisters to fly high up to the air out of control and letting Max and Winifred fall to the ground. Winifred recovers and tries to steal Max's life force, but because she is standing on hallowed ground, she turns to stone as the sun comes up.

Did Winifred Sanderson have a daughter?

Willow Sanderson is the daughter of Winifred Sanderson, niece of Mary and Sarah Sanderson and cousin of Maddie and Samantha Sanderson.

Who is the red haired Sanderson sister?

Winifred Sanderson

While all three Sanderson witches have eye-catching looks, Winifred's is like the Holy Grail of witchy style. With her curly red hair wrapped into what can only be described as 17th-century space buns, her rosy cheeks, and her puckered red pout, it's clear that she's the sister in charge.

Who is the Redhead Sanderson sister?

Winifred's most striking feature is her fiery red hair, which she wears in a distinctive, curled bouffant style that resembles the shape of a heart.

Why is Mary smiling backwards in Hocus Pocus 2?

Najimy said there's a simple explanation for the change. “It's on the other side mainly because it's so hard for me to do it on the side I did it on 30 years ago,” the actor told Entertainment Weekly.

Are there any curse words in Hocus Pocus 2?

The movie is very clean with little to no language, sex, or nudity. The conversation about virginity and needing to be one for the black candle to work might be too mature for younger kids.

What went wrong with Hocus Pocus 2?

This film suffers from a lazy script due to several rehashed lines or sequences from the original film. I get that the writers were aiming for the nostalgia of the original film, but it was completely overdone.