Are you excited to revisit the three magical sisters from Hocus Pocus 1993 in 2025 on screen? Well, your excitement can be worth it, as Sarah Jessica Parker, the face of one of the three witches, has recently said in an interview that, “we are around some conversations regarding the development of Hocus Pocus 3.”
Let’s see how these funny, flirtatious, smart, loyal, and bossy characters are going to be fast-forwarded from their sequel in 2022 to the recent rumors in 2025. Also, we will find if Hocus Pocus 3 will cast its spell on the screens, or if it’s just talk of the town for now.
Background of Hocus Pocus (1993)
It is a story Sanderson sisters from Salem, Massachusetts. They were the most feared witches from 1693, named Winifred, Sarah, and Mary. Before they were executed by the township, the three witches cursed the town.
After centuries, a teenage boy named Max Dennison accidentally brought the witches back to life in 1993. On a Halloween night, by lighting the legendary Black Flame Candle. Now the witches steal vital energy from children to get back their youth.
Max tries to stop this chaos by running against time until sunrise. He takes the help of his sister, one of his friends, and a talking cat that was cursed by the dead witches. He finally manages to send the Sanderson sisters back to their graves, at least until Halloween rings again.
The Sequal Recap – Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
After twenty-nine years, the witches are again resurrected by the same means of the Legendary Black Flame Candle. Lit again, this time by teenage Becca on her sixteenth birthday. This time also the teenage girl manages to stop the witches, just as Max did in 1993.
But the defeat of the witches was a dramatic and emotion-heavy climax where Winifred sacrifices both her sisters, i.e., the other two witches, and she’s left alone, devastated. The unity and courage of Becca and her friends shed light on a new coven formation.
And the post-credit scene shows another Black Flame Candle being teased, which hints that the Sanderson sisters may not be gone forever.
Cast of Hocus Pocus
CharacterActorAppeared InStatusRole/RelationshipWinifred SandersonBette Midler1993, 2022Returned in 2 and expected to return in 3 (not confirmed)Leader of the Sanderson sisters, the main witch antagonistSarah SandersonSarah Jessica Parker1993, 2022Returned in 2 and expected to return in 3 (not confirmed)Flirtatious, whimsical sister; part of the Sanderson trioMary SandersonKathy Najimy1993, 2022Returned in 2 and expected to return in 3 (not confirmed)Silly, loyal sister, and part of the Sanderson trioMax DennisonOmri Katz1993Original teen and return in 3 unconfirmedProtagonist teen in 1993, Dani’s older brotherDani DennisonThora Birch1993Original teen and return in 3 unconfirmedMax’s younger sister, who helps to stop the witchesAllisonVinessa Shaw1993Original teen and return in 3 unconfirmedMax’s friend, who joins the fight against the witchesThackery Binx (voice)Jason Marsden1993Return in 3 unconfirmedCursed black cat who helps the kids; former humanBeccaWhitney Peak2022New character in 2, the return in 3 is unconfirmedA teenager who accidentally resurrects the Sanderson sistersIzzyBelissa Escobedo2022New character in 2, the return in 3 is unconfirmedFriend of Becca forming new coven in sequelCassieLilia Buckingham2022New character in 2, the return in 3 is unconfirmedEstranged friend joins Becca and Izzy to stop the witchesGilbertTony Hale2022Magic shop owner, the return in 3 is unconfirmedThe owner of Salem’s magic shop, who assists the teens
Hocus Pocus 3 Highlights – Cast, Release Date, Interview
As of October 2025, there is no official release date for Hocus Pocus 3.
The film analysts say that the sequel to debut might be in late 2026 or 2027.
The casting is still not confirmed, though the former actors from the series are expected to return, but there is no confirmation yet.
The screenwriter of Hocus Pocus, Jen D’Angelo, has confirmed the story development of Hocus Pocus 3. She was also enthusiastic about the possible return of Hannah Waddingham’s character of the Witch Mother, who appeared in the second film.
Hocus Pocus Team Overview
FilmDirectorScreenwriter / WriterProducer(s)NotesHocus Pocus (1993)Kenny OrtegaMick Garris, Neil Cuthbert (story), David Kirschner (screenplay)David KirschnerClassic original, family-friendly spooky comedyHocus Pocus 2 (2022)Anne FletcherJen D’AngeloLynn Harris, David KirschnerDisney+ sequel continues the Sanderson sisters’ story with new teensHocus Pocus 3 (TBA)Not yet announcedJen D’Angelo (working on story)Not officially announcedEarly development, cast & release date not confirmed
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