One of many upcoming 2026 motion pictures I’m most wanting ahead to is the sequel to Sensible Magic, which is ready to reunite Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman because the Owens sisters over 25 years after they first performed them within the authentic Sensible Magic. The film is a few 12 months away from launch, and Kidman simply shared essentially the most enchanting video to rejoice manufacturing wrapping.
Sensible Magic 2 began rolling its cameras again in July, and two months later, Kidman and Bullock are saying goodbye to their witchy roles over again. Take a look at what the Massive Little Lies star posted to mark the top of manufacturing:
When you’re a fan of the primary Sensible Magic film like I’m, you get how completely this caps off the filming of the second movie. Kidman and Bullock holding arms in a stunning subject subsequent to a sundown, laughing collectively, actually embodies the nostalgic and real magic of the primary film, and whereas the co-stars packing their baggage and saying goodbye to the universe primarily based on Alice Hoffman’s candy novels is emotional, it means we’re one step nearer to seeing it for ourselves.
For many who may want a refresher, the 1998 film is in regards to the Owens sisters, who’re witches who dwell with their two aunts and have a curse on their household that dooms any man who loves one of many ladies of their household. Sally and Gilly are polar opposites, however should come collectively to cowl up an incident involving considered one of Gilly’s lovers.
Nicole Kidman confirmed Sensible Magic 2 was taking place final summer season earlier than director Susanne Bier, who has beforehand directed Bullock for Fowl Field and Kidman for the Netflix collection The Good Couple, grew to become formally connected in Could, earlier than extra of the solid was added to the challenge. The film will even reunite Sensible Magic followers with Stockard Channing’s Frances Owens and Dianne Wiest’s Jet Owens, and have newcomers to the solid, together with Joey King, Xolo Maridueña, Lee Tempo, Solly McLeod and Recreation of Thrones’ Maisie Williams in her first huge film in years.
Whereas there are a variety of new solid members, Kidman’s put up appears to point the main target will very a lot stay on the Owens sisters. When manufacturing began, right here’s what she posted in regards to the first day on set:
Sensible Magic is reportedly impressed by Alice Hoffman’s 2021 e book, The E book Magic (making it considered one of many upcoming e book variations on the way in which). The novel is about three generations of Owens ladies who come collectively to interrupt their household’s curse that hasn’t allowed every of them to be in loving relationships. We all know that Joey King will likely be enjoying considered one of Sally’s daughters, however the id of the remainder of the characters has but to be shared.
Sensible Magic 2 is heading to theaters on September 18, 2026.