Age is just a number in a new clip forHocus Pocus 2that sees two of the three teenage girls responsible for resurrecting the Sanderson Sisters outsmarting the witches. Using their knowledge and quick wits against their would-be killers, Izzy (Belissa Escobedo) and Becca (Whitney Peak) fool Winnie (Bette Middler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker), and Mary (Kathy Najimy) into believing that not only are they also part of a coven but that they’re forty-years-old — far beyond the child to teenager range the witches are looking to feast on.
Thissneak peekwas the latest in an ongoing drop of media surrounding the upcoming sequel to 1993’sHocus Pocus. At the rate they’re going, the production’s lucky that the film comes out on Friday because they’re close to releasing the entire movieone clipat a time. But we aren’t complaining. After waiting nearly three decades for the next chapter in theHocus Pocusstory, anything to hold us over is terrific.
Hocus Pocus 2will center its story around Izzy, Becca, and Cassie (Lilia Buckingham), three teens who accidentally bring the Sanderson Sisters back from the dead to wreak havoc on the town of Salem, Massachusetts all over again. Along with Najimy, Parker, and Midler, the film will also see thereturn ofDoug Jones’ William “Billy” Butcherson. Sadly,Omri Katz,Vinessa Shaw, andThora Birchwon’t be reprising their roles from the original feature, with the latterrecently revealinghow bummed out she was that she wasn’t able to fit an appearance into her schedule. Also entering the world of the Sanderson Sisters and their dastardly spellbook will beTony Hale,Sam Richardson, andHannah Waddingham, with previousRuPaul’s Drag RacecontestantsGinger Minj,Kornbread Jeté, andKahmora Hallappearing as drag versions of the witchy queens.
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For fans out there who were worried that the sequel wouldn’t hold up, we have some great news for you as early reactions to the flick arepouring copious amounts of praiseinto the witch’s cauldron. Collider’s ownMaggie Lovittwas left spellbound after catching the film that she describes as “spectacular fun” with a “truly delightful new cast.” Other reviews have been applauding the performances of Midler, Parker, and Najimy, while even more have celebratedAnne Fletcher’s directorial vision.
For now, you can check out the new clip below as well as ourbountiful coverageofall thingsHocus Pocus 2before the film hits Disney+ this Friday, September 30.
