Hocus Pocus 2

Hocus Pocus 2
Hocus Pocus 2
	Official release poster
Directed by	Anne Fletcher
Screenplay by	Jen D'Angelo
Based on	Characters; by Mick Garris; David Kirschner;
Produced by	Lynn Harris
Starring	Bette Midler; Sarah Jessica Parker; Kathy Najimy; Sam Richardson; Doug Jones; Whitney Peak; Belissa Escobedo; Tony Hale; Hannah Waddingham;
Cinematography	Elliot Davis
Edited by	Julia Wong
Music by	John Debney
Production; companies	Walt Disney Pictures; David Kirschner Productions; Weimaraner Republic Pictures;
Distributed by	Disney+
Release date	September 30, 2022;
Running time	103 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$40 million

Hocus Pocus 2 is a 2022 American Halloween comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher, written by Jen D'Angelo and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is a sequel to the 1993 film Hocus Pocus and the second installment in the Hocus Pocus franchise. The film stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, and Doug Jones reprising their roles, with Sam Richardson, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Tony Hale, and Hannah Waddingham joining the cast in new roles.

Filming took place from October 2021 to January 2022 in Rhode Island, replacing Salem, Massachusetts. It was released on Disney+ on September 30, 2022. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for the cast performances, humor, and nostalgia, but criticism of the plot. It earned three nominations at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Television Movie. A third film is in development, with Anne Fletcher and Jen D'Angelo returning as director and screenwriter, respectively.

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