Disney's new Hocus Pocus 2 poster shows the Sanderson sisters running amok across Salem. Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker carved out their place in Halloween history as the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus. The 1993 cult classic centered on the witches as they vied to suck the lives of Salem children so they could stay young forever. The stars reprise their roles in a highly anticipated sequel nearly three decades later.
Directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal), Hocus Pocus 2 is slated to conjure up more fun for the Sanderson sisters. Taking place 29 years after the Black Flame Candle first brought them back to life, the follow-up flick will see three high school students attempt to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking vengeful havoc over Salem. In addition to the original coven and new cast members, Doug Jones will return as the gruff zombie Billy Butcherson. So far, Disney has treated eager audiences to a flurry of Hocus Pocus 2 photos and teaser footage ahead of the release.
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One month before the movie's September 30 premiere, Disney shared an epic new poster featuring the Sanderson sisters running amok over Salem. Midler, Najimy, and Parker appear as Winnie, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson in all their wicked glory. Seemingly strutting down a Salem street, the gaggle appears to put a spell over the camera. Check out the glorious full poster below:
Midler, Najimy, and Parker have clearly brought their characters Winnie, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson back from the dead. In the poster, Sarah saunters on the street like a runway, contrasting with Mary, who bumbles with her crooked smile. Meanwhile, their coven leader Winnie locks eyes with the camera and has her hand raised, ready to do witchcraft. Their old cottage, which has been transformed into a Magic Shoppe for the sequel, can be seen in the background, along with the same menacing bird that flies at the opening of the Hocus Pocus 2 trailer.
The new poster is perhaps the best full look at the new Sanderson sisters yet. With updated costumes and a touch of 2022 technology, the actresses seem to have barely aged in the 30 years since Hocus Pocus first charmed audiences in the 90s. It will be interesting to see how the ladies fare in a 2022 film and how much magic Disney opts to make CGI over the original's favoring practical effects. All will be revealed when Hocus Pocus 2 hits Disney+ on September 30.