Practical Magic 2 (2026)

Susanne Bier's direction brings some focus and the leads' chemistry shines in a likeable if uneven sequel that emphasises sisterly solidarity and fun spells over darkness. It is mildly spooky and enjoyable but feels long with some odd casting choices.

The sequel reunites the Owens sisters and aunts in a legacy story that leans on sisterhood and the original's charm but feels overly polished and cloying in places. It delivers a cosy, emotional core with strong performances from the leads despite a cheesy script.

The sequel trades the original’s unruly feminist magic for something disappointingly conventional and male-centred. Pleasures remain in the jewel-toned aesthetic, costuming, architecture and the enchanting cast reunions, but the magic is lacking.

The film stretches a thin plot to justify its existence as a legacy sequel but ends up boring with glacial pacing and little actual magic or spellcasting. It lacks any clear point of view and wastes the rare screen time of its stars on uninspired material.

The review criticizes the sequel as a nostalgia-bait that fails, with poor pacing, ugly cinematography, and regressive storytelling; praises Bullock's warmth and the aunts' moments but finds it directionless.

The critic finds it a shell of the original, lacking joy and character growth, with calculated nostalgia, poor direction, and only Bullock landing jokes; complains about regression of characters and lack of narrative electricity.

The film is a lazy, pointless cash-grab sequel that circles the same curse plot with diluted backstory and glossy but soulless direction. Kidman has fun as the free-spirited Gillian while Bullock is squandered, and the aunts receive minimal screen time.

The review sees the sequel as knowing camp that confirms we are stuck in the 1990s, with a canny mix of romantasy elements; judging by conventional standards is pointless and the spell may hold for fans.

For fans of the original, the sequel hits familiar notes while expanding the lore and preserves Bullock and Kidman's chemistry. Bullock remains the heart of the story as the uptight Sally who learns to embrace life and her power for her family's sake; it is a bit cheesy but fun.

The critic finds the sequel an odd but appealing nostalgia-bait return that doubles down on the original's idiosyncratic tone and kookiness. Warm seasonal pleasures and the stars' chemistry provide enough magic despite messy elements.

The critic notes the film is harmless but hardly enchanting, praising the chemistry between Bullock and Kidman while criticizing the slapdash script and lack of emotional depth.

The critic finds the sequel exactly what was expected: a sweet, sometimes moving film about accepting family heritage and coming into one's own power. It is more tonally congruous than the original, with less stereotyping and fixation on men.

The short capsule notes the sequel reunites the key cast for fans of the original but calls it overlong, muddled and sporadically amusing, likely to test even dedicated loyalists' patience.

Praises the strong chemistry between leads and thoughtful direction especially for the older characters and romance, while noting flaws in special effects and story structure that prevent it from being exceptional.

The sequel is muddled by a weak script full of awkward moments and contrivances, though Bullock and Kidman still convey a strong sisterly bond.

The critic finds the sequel fun but flawed, with strong chemistry between Bullock and Kidman propping up a convoluted plot that overstays its welcome. They praise the nostalgic appeal and touching moments but complain about the exhausting plot and excessive runtime.

The critic finds the sequel entertaining but lacking the character-driven flow and magic of the original, criticizing rushed plot and sidelined characters, while noting it sets up potential future entries.

The review states that while the first act has strong nostalgic appeal with the original cast, the sequel lacks spark overall, becoming uninspired with undercooked characters and an overly long runtime. It praises the chemistry of Bullock and Kidman but criticizes the lack of magic and bland supporting elements.

The critic finds the sequel unfunny and sloppily assembled with awkward editing and overlapping chatter instead of humor. Some genuine emotional moments appear in the first half along with praise for the luxury setting and certain romantic scenes.