{
  "id": 3706314,
  "title": "'Practical Magic 2' returns to celebrate sisterhood, pass the baton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/practical-magic-2-returns-to-celebrate-sisterhood-pass-the-baton",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-27T08:07:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436669/practical-magic-2-returns-to-celebrate-sisterhood-pass-the-baton"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "London - Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman have reunited to reprise their roles as the cursed witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens in \"Practical Magic 2,\" the long-awaited sequel to the 1998 film. The movie, set 25 years after the events of the original, sees the Owens sisters join forces to break the spell that has rendered them loveless. Alongside Bullock and Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Joey King, and Maisie Williams star in the film, which is based on Alice Hoffman's 2021 novel \"The Book of Magic.\" Directed by award-winning Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier, the sequel maintains the essence of the original while introducing a new generation of characters. Bullock and Kidman, who also produced the movie, expressed their excitement about returning to the project, crediting the supportive fanbase for making the reunion possible.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reunite to reprise the roles of cursed witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens in “Practical Magic 2,” a sequel that arrives in cinemas almost three decades after the original film. “Practical Magic” was released to a lukewarm reception in 1998 but has gained a cult following among fans over the years. The long-awaited follow-up focuses on the magical…",
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}