Bette Midler Confirms Hocus Pocus 3 Script Development with Original Cast

The third installment of the Hocus Pocus franchise, Hocus Pocus 3, is currently in development, with the original Sanderson Sisters — Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy — expected to reprise their roles. Bette Midler recently revealed that she has read an early script draft which she described as "brilliant," though the production is still in early stages, working through logistics and budgeting. The success of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+, which became the platform's most-watched original film with 2.7 billion minutes viewed in its first weekend, has fueled enthusiasm and demand for the sequel. Directors Anne Fletcher and writer Jen D'Angelo, who worked on the second film, are attached to the third, with the possibility of returning characters from the new generation seen in the sequel. Disney appears motivated to move forward quickly, particularly as Midler will be turning 80 soon, and there is speculation that the third film might receive a limited theatrical release to maximize revenue. Both previous Hocus Pocus films continue to be popular on Disney+, especially during the Halloween season, underscoring the franchise's enduring appeal.