Singer, Matt (October 4, 2022). " 'Hocus Pocus 2' Is Disney+'s Biggest Film Premiere Ever". ScreenCrush . Retrieved April 27, 2023. In September 2022, franchise creator and executive producer for Hocus Pocus 2 David Kirschner, stated that he has ideas for a spin-off television series. Inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kirschner stated that the concept revolves around Salem's supernatural history, including characters whose names appear on the tombstones during the first film. [12] Short film [ edit ] Hocus Pocus As Told By Chibi (2022) [ edit ] This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in more than two films in the series.

Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters' Cottage 21341 | Ideas | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US". Lego . Retrieved July 10, 2023. In October 2011, the Houston Symphony celebrated various horror and Halloween classics, including Hocus Pocus, with "The Hocus Pocus Pops". [52] On October 19, 2013, D23 held a special screening of Hocus Pocus at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, to honor the 20th anniversary of the film. Nine of the cast and crew gathered for the screening, and hundreds of D23 members attended. Returning members included Kathy Najimy, David Kirschner, Thora Birch, Doug Jones, Vinessa Shaw, and Omri Katz. [53]

Cut to the present, a teenage boy named Max accidentally revives the witches. Now his life and the life of his loved ones are under threat because the witches are trying to hunt them down to achieve immortal life. The film spawned a franchise, consisting of a sequel novelization, a theme park attraction, a TV special, a short film. A sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, written by Jen D'Angelo and directed by Anne Fletcher, was released on September 30, 2022, on Disney+, with a third film currently in development. [8] Plot [ edit ] a b Burch, Sean (October 14, 2022). "Disney+'s 'Werewolf by Night' Leads a Horror-Filled Streaming Movie Ranker". The Wrap . Retrieved April 27, 2022.

This was the 90s, it was that time where they could make a children's movie that was still a little dark, a children's movie that was still entertaining for adults to watch. In other words, they made a FAMILY movie, and that hasn't been done lately has it? Taylor, Drew (2023-06-07). "Anne Fletcher Returning to Direct Hocus Pocus 3". TheWrap . Retrieved 2023-09-09.I remember this fantastic meeting… in the Amblin conference room,” Garris said on his podcast, “and the two of us pitched it to Steven Spielberg together.. and Spielberg loved it. And then he heard that Disney was involved and he said, ‘Wait a minute, what? I’m out of here, this is done.’ They were feeling very competitive for the family audience at the time between Disney and Amblin.” According to Whip Media, Hocus Pocus was the 7th most watched movie across all platforms in the United States during the week of October 31, 2021. [32] According to Whip Media, Hocus Pocus was the 2nd most watched movie across all platforms in the United States during the week of September 30, 2022, to October 2, 2022, [33] [34] the 7th during the week of October 9, 2022, [35] [36] and the 9th during the week of October 23, 2022. [37] Critical response [ edit ] Hocus Pocus Studio brings the animated magic, and deliberately created a strong neurodivergent team at all stages of production: from Eddie himself (Grayson Davis) through to autistic writers and animators, all carefully overseen by clinical lead Dr Claire Prosser. Larry Madrid, the cat trainer in this movie has also been part of other famous movies like Forrest Gump, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Marmaduke, and The Smurfs 1 and 2. It is officially Halloween month now, which is the perfect time to honor the fan-favorite seasonal film (and a personal favorite of yours truly), Walt Disney Studios’ “Hocus Pocus.” We have all new products inspired by the film available at Disneyland Resort and on shopDisney.com, and even some specialty food and beverage items you can indulge in at Disney Springs … So keep reading for the best new products for every occasion, from covens to calming circles!

During her Divine Intervention Tour in 2015, Bette Midler appeared on stage dressed as Winifred Sanderson. Her Harlettes appeared with her dressed as Mary and Sarah, and the three of them performed the film's version of "I Put a Spell on You." [54] Haunted Happenings Grand Parade". Salem Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on October 21, 2018 . Retrieved October 20, 2018. Hocus Pocus in Focus: A Hocus Pocus Book for The Thinking Fan". Archived from the original on September 25, 2016 . Retrieved September 23, 2016. Hocus Pocus' Leads Box Office Nearly Three Decades After Original Release". October 3, 2020. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020 . Retrieved October 4, 2020.Mendelson, Scott (October 5, 2022). " 'Hocus Pocus 2': Did Disney Make A Mistake Not Releasing It In Theaters?". Forbes . Retrieved April 26, 2023. You can watch it as an adult and love it because it has a real plot, it has jokes that are above the low brow children's fair, and jokes that cater to them as well. It takes an effort to be appealing to ALL age groups. Squires, John (October 4, 2022). " 'Hocus Pocus 2' Delivers the #1 Film Premiere On Disney Plus to Date!". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved April 27, 2022. In October 2011, the Houston Symphony celebrated various horror and Halloween classics, including Hocus Pocus, with "The Hocus Pocus Pops". [44]