This forgotten classic with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman makes a surprise return to the cinema

Imagine iconic witches making a comeback after nearly three decades, with a teaser that smells like fallen leaves and autumnal potions. “The Bewitched 2” promises to captivate fans of cozy fantasy, amidst a nostalgic wave sweeping through Hollywood.

Released in the late 90s under the direction of Griffin Dunne, the original film follows the paths of two sisters from an enchanted dynasty. Their female lineage carries a fatal curse: true love brings premature death to the heart’s chosen one. One confronts this tragedy and swears allegiance to solitude, until the arrival of a tenacious investigator. Although modest at the box office at the time, this film has gained a status as a cult classic, boosted by social media where it reigns as the master of autumnal vibes. Millions of views on TikTok associate its soundtrack by Alan Silvestri with the “fall aesthetic”, featuring pumpkins, cinnamon, and mystical rituals.

Susanne Bier, known for “Bird Box”, takes the reins of this sequel, adapted from a script by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett, inspired by the novel “The Book of Magic” by Alice Hoffman. Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock once again play Gillian and Sally Owens, accompanied by the eccentric aunts Jet and Franny played by Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing. The new generation arrives with Joey King as Sally’s daughter, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña as a romantic interest, Lee Pace as an enigmatic ally, and Solly McLeod. This intergenerational mix teases a magical passing of the torch, while producers Bullock, Kidman, and Denise Di Novi keep a close eye.

Scheduled for screens on September 11, 2026 in the United States, this revival rides the hype on social media where the first installment racks up crazy views during the “spooky season”. Among pop culture enthusiasts, it fits into a trend of autumnal reboots, like “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, in line with the mystical playlists of Alan Silvestri that dominate fall trends. For fans of RPGs and immersive universes, this Owens saga provides fertile ground for role-playing campaigns haunted by family curses. Warner Bros is betting big on this nostalgic geek wave.

This second chapter could very well transform a past flop into a global phenomenon, uniting generations around timeless and autumnal magic.