Upcoming film project by Susanne Bier, titled 'Practical Magic 2', marks the return of stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. Set to film in the UK, this highly-anticipated sequel is being produced by Warner Bros.
The much-anticipated sequel to the 1998 fantasy comedy-drama, Practical Magic, titled Practical Magic 2, is currently in pre-production at Warner Bros Leavesden Studios in the UK. The film is based on Alice Hoffman's 2021 novel, The Book Of Magic, and is written by Akiva Goldsman, who also penned the original screenplay.
Key Details
The original cast members, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, are set to reprise their iconic roles as the Owens sisters, Sally and Gillian Owens. Filming for the sequel is expected to start this summer, with additional scenes shot around London and Worcestershire (Worcester Park) in the UK.
Susanne Bier, who previously directed Sandra Bullock in Birdbox and Nicole Kidman in the Netflix series The Perfect Couple, is directing Practical Magic 2. The film is being produced by Warner Bros, with Georgia Pritchett joining Goldsman as a screenplay writer.
Filming Locations and Notable Moments
While the original Practical Magic was famously shot in Coupeville on Whidbey Island near Seattle, which served as the fictional Massachusetts town, the sequel seems to be leaning more on UK studio environments and London locations. The production is primarily taking place at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden, with additional scenes shot around London and Worcestershire.
A notable filming moment was a cemetery scene filmed in London, a clip of which went viral in July 2025. However, there are no official confirmations that the sequel will return to Coupeville. The iconic house used in the original was a set, so the sequel may rebuild it on soundstages or use visual effects rather than filming on location in Coupeville.
Release Date
Practical Magic 2 is set to be released by Warner Bros on September 18, 2026. The film is part of the list of 2025 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland.
Cast and Crew Expansion
In addition to acting in Practical Magic 2, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are also producing the film alongside Denise Di Novi. The latest updates for 2025 indicate that Joey King is reportedly set to star in the sequel, but Warner Bros declined to comment further on the matter.
This represents one of the key high-end film productions shooting in the UK in 2025, highlighting the continued appeal of legacy sequels with major stars returning. Stay tuned for more updates on Practical Magic 2 as production progresses.
Movies-and-TV production Practical Magic 2, set to release in 2026, is currently underway at Warner Bros Leavesden Studios, offering entertainment for fans of the original 1998 film. The upcoming movie, based on Alice Hoffman's 2021 novel, The Book Of Magic, features returning cast members Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, along with newer additions like Joey King, promising a blend of old and new for entertainment enthusiasts.
