Bette Midler Confirms ‘Hocus Pocus 3′ Script is Complete, Praises its Quality
Bette Midler has confirmed a script for Hocus Pocus 3 has been written and describes it as “brilliant.” the news arrives after years of speculation and development surrounding a potential third installment in the popular Halloween franchise.
The confirmation marks a critically important step forward for the long-awaited sequel, following the success of Hocus Pocus 2, which premiered on Disney+ on September 30, 2022. Midler, along with Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, are expected to reprise their roles as the Sanderson sisters. details regarding production start dates,filming locations,and budget have not yet been disclosed.
Midler’s proclamation follows previous statements expressing her eagerness to return for a third film, notably given the passage of time. In 2023, she urged Disney to move quickly, stating, “Get us while we’re still breathing, I mean, God!”
Development of a Hocus Pocus sequel began as early as 2012, with initial plans for a 2014 release. In 2017, Disney considered a remake as a television movie without the original cast, a plan that faced backlash from fans. Disney officially confirmed Hocus Pocus 2 in 2020, bringing back the original trio of actresses.
Hocus Pocus (1993) centers on the Sanderson sisters, witches resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night after being dormant for 300 years. Hocus Pocus 2 received a four-star review from NME, praised for its “knowing (but not too knowing) spin on the campy original.”
