Fans have good news this Halloween. Hocus Pocus 2 aired on Freeform. A third installment is confirmed. The script for Hocus Pocus 3 is finished. Producers are working on logistics. Disney aims to finalize all details. Location scouting is likely in 2026. The Sanderson Sisters are preparing for a return.
There is a lot to cheer about for Hocus Pocus fans this Halloween. On October 31, 2025 (Friday), Freeform aired Hocus Pocus 2 as a part of its 31 Nights of Halloween programming at 9:30 PM ET/PDT. That's not all; fans of the supernatural family comedy film and the Sanderson Sisters can rejoice, as there is also a major update on the third instalment of the 1993 film.
Hocus Pocus 2 airs tonight at 9:30 PM EDT on Freeform, available free with a cable subscription, as part of the channel's 31 Nights of Halloween lineup.
For fans who want to rewatch at any time without ads, Disney+ offers the film permanently on-demand for subscribers, making it the primary platform where audiences now stream Hocus Pocus content. Additionally, official clips and content from the film are accessible for free on ABC News' YouTube channel, providing multiple ways for viewers to enjoy the magical misadventures of the Sanderson Sisters.
Yes, the witches are ready to return for more magical mayhem. Bette Midler, who portrays the main antagonist Winifred Sanderson in Hocus Pocus 2, has provided a significant update on Hocus Pocus 3.
According to reports, Midler confirmed just two weeks ago that the script for Hocus Pocus 3 has been completed, with production teams currently figuring out logistics. Also, Disney is working to have all details finalized before filming begins.
"A script has been completed for Hocus Pocus 3. "The producers are working out all those details," Bette Midler said, as quoted by Red94.
The original 1993 Hocus Pocus wasn't initially a hit but has since become a Halloween cult classic through home video and streaming, proving the franchise's enduring appeal. Fans have waited since 2023 for official word, after Disney's Sean Bailey first hinted at plans. Now, concrete progress on the third film is underway. In another update related to the cult-favorite franchise, the location scouting and finalization is likely in 2026.
There is, however, no update regarding the release date. Recently, Thora Birch had expressed her interest in returning as Dani. With the Sanderson Sisters gearing up for a much-anticipated return, fans have plenty to be excited about this Halloween.