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Disney’s favorite witches are back! Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy stepped out in New York City to celebrate the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 on Tuesday, September 27.

Antonio Ferme editor Slow and steady wins the race — and in the case of “Hocus Pocus 2,” the Sanderson sisters are returning to seek revenge on Salem after 29 years. While Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy all reprise their roles as the three villainous witches in the sequel, there were some notable absences. For one, the main protagonists of the original film — Omri Katz’s Max Dennison and Vinessa Shaw’s Allison Watts — don’t appear in the movie. During the “Hocus Pocus 2” worldwide premiere on Tuesday in New York City, screenwriter Jen D’Angelo shed a light of hope that Max and Allison could return for a potential third installment.

upcoming Disney+ film “Hocus Pocus 2,” the sequel to the 1993 cult classic, revealed their thoughts about a potential third installment in the “Hocus Pocus” series during the Tuesday premiere.Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker told Entertainment Weekly that they would love to continue playing the witchy Sanderson Sisters who terrorize present-day Salem, Massachusetts.“I’m envious of other actors who have franchises, and I was hoping for a sequel to ‘First Wives Club’, but we never got that,” Midler, 76, said. “After 30 years with no sequel to ‘Hocus Pocus,’ I’ve always been envious of people who get to do their favorite character more than once.”“The fact that we got to do this finally, after 30 years of promoting the idea, I’m glad we got to do it.

film — but so have the film's stars, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy. ET's Rachel Smith caught up with Midler and Najimy at the New York City premiere where the two spoke about reviving their roles 30 years later. While the film was a joy to make, Midler — who plays Winifred Sanderson — said dealing with COVID was the hardest part.

Sarah Jessica Parker was joined by her twin daughters Marion and Tabitha on Tuesday at the premiere of her new movie Hocus Pocus 2. The Sex And The City star posed up a storm alongside her 13-year-old daughters, who she shares with long-time husband Matthew Broderick, during a rare family outing for her new film in New York. The trio happily smiled for photographers on the carpet, as the girls revealed they share their mother’s love for fashion in a strapless shimmering blue-grey dress and classic black dress respectively.

Sarah Jessica Parker and her twin daughters, Marion and Tabitha, hit the red carpet as a trio for the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 held at AMC Lincoln Square on Tuesday night (September 27) in New York City.

Sarah Jessica Parker is hopping on her broomstick for a second turn as Sarah Sanderson in .ET's Rachel Smith spoke to Parker at the film's premiere Tuesday, where she revealed the hardest and easiest parts about making the film's long-awaited sequel, and dished on reuniting with Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy to bring the Sanderson sisters back to our screens once more.«The easiest part was being on the set with Bette and Kathy every day singing and flying, trying to recall and remember what we did and why, and I think the hardest part was just masks in film making, you know, COVID restrictions and guidelines that you really want to honor,» Parker, who attended the premiere with her husband, Matthew Broderick and their twin daughters shared.«It just separates you from people,» she continued. «I think one of the best parts of making a movie is the human exchange that happens on a set, you know, you're with your crew all the time.

Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker turned heads as they stepped onto the red carpet in wild and wacky looks at the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 in New York City on Tuesday.The duo, along with co-star Kathy Najimy, reprise their roles as the wicked Sanderson Sisters in the highly-anticipated sequel to the 1993 classic, which is set for a September 30 release on Disney+.Midler posed up a storm in a flowing black and white striped dress with colorful striped sleeves and a V-neckline that showed off her smooth décolletage. Wild and wacky! Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker turned heads as they stepped onto the red carpet in wild and wacky getups at the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 in New York City on Tuesday. The duo, along with co-star Kathy Najimy, reprise their roles as the wicked Sanderson Sisters in the highly-anticipated sequel to the 1993 classic, which is set for a September 30 release on Disney+Midler - who plays ringleader Winifred Sanderson - twirled around for the cameras and pulled at the sides of her dress to showcase the skirt's width.The actress, 76, gave her petite 5foot1inch frame a boost by strolling the red carpet in a pair of metallic rainbow platforms.

Married at First Sight UK star Adrian Sanderson has reflected on his and husband Thomas Hartley's more combustible moments. As watchers of the latest series might agree, Thomas easily wins the prize for Most Fiery Contestant to ever appear on MAFS, with Adrian regularly caught in his crosshairs. Fortunately for them, a handful of "ridiculous" arguments didn't flatten their romance.

During ET’s visit to the set of “The Gabby Petito Story”, Lifetime’s true-crime film about the van life murder, director Thora Birch opened up about her involvement in two other anticipated projects, “Hocus Pocus 2” on Disney+ and Netflix’s “Wednesday” series.

, Lifetime’s true-crime film about the van life murder, director Thora Birch opened up about her involvement in two other anticipated projects, on Disney+ and Netflix’s series.“I was just a little dismayed I wasn’t able to make it,” Birch said of the sequel to, in which she originated the role of 8-year-old Dani Dennison, one of the Salem, Massachusetts, kids who gets caught up in the mayhem after the resurrection of the Sanderson sisters (Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker). Nearly 30 years later, Midler, Najimy and Parker have reunited for a new tale about the three witches, with Doug Jones reprising his zombie role. However, the original film’s young stars, Omri Katz and Vinessa Shaw, are not among the cast returning for the sequel.“I was working on something else when they were filming,” Birch said, revealing that “otherwise I was definitely going to be there on set with the girls.” That said, “I can’t wait to see what they do with it.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Sanderson Sisters officially return to their bewitching antics next week — just in time for Halloween. And already the merchandise is flying off the shelves. The “Hocus Pocus” Yahtzee is currently a best seller on Amazon, and that’s not the only Sanderson sister tie-in that candle-lighting. Virgins are hyped for this spooky season. From glittering gold Hocus Pocus-themed Crocs to a Hot Topic Cardigan inspired by the one worn by an 11 year-old Thora Birch in the original film, check out some of the best “Hocus Pocus” merch to buy ahead of “Hocus Pocus 2.” In the sequel, which premieres Sept. 30 on Disney+, Winifred (Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mary (Kathy Dajimy) rise from the dead to face off against two young girls who take over for Max Dennison and Dani in stopping the sibling witches from becoming immortal before the sun rises. Courtesy of Crocs Crocs never misses an opportunity for a branded partnership deal (did you see their most recent collaboration with 7-Eleven)? Now, ahead of “Hocus Pocus 2,” their newest foam clogs boast purple and gold glitter tretament and Sanderson Sister-inspired jibbitz.

Married at First Sight UK fans have said they are feeling sorry for Adrian Sanderson and "he deserves a medal" with how supportive he has been with his husband Thomas Hartley - and it seems he agrees as he was spotted liking the comments.Thomas, 31, has been involved in much of the drama of this series already, and fans have been backing his husband Adrian, 37, all the way for supporting Thomas in every heated situation. Following on from another explosive dinner party, one viewer tweeted: "I feel so sorry for Adrian. So much drama.

, Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker felt like no time had passed at all!«As soon as we walked on the set, the dynamic between the three of us was exactly the same as it was 30 years ago,» Midler says in ET's exclusive look at a featurette for the upcoming film. «It was like these characters lived with us for the last 30 years… It was a real thrill.»«It was not a difficult transition to step back into those boots,» Najimy agrees. Set 29 years after the events of the first film,  will give fans a look at the backstory of the trio's Sanderson sisters -- which includes an ominous birthday present from an elder witch, played by Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham.«It's very special to be a part of something that has become so meaningful in people's lives,» Parker notes of returning to the cinematic universe.The sequel also sees the 17th-century sisters resurrected in the present day after high school friends in Salem — played by Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham and Belissa Escobedo — relight the Black Flame Candle and spark a whole new adventure. The cast also includes Sam Richardson, Tony Hale, Juju Brener, Froy Gutierrez, Taylor Paige Henderson and Nina Kitchen.ET spoke to Richardson at the Independent Spirit Awards in March, where he gushed over the «surreal experience» of joining some of the original cast for the film's second installment.«It was incredible.

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Married At First Sight UK's Adrian Sanderson looks very different in a resurfaced throwback picture.The star, 37, is known for rocking his blond curtain bangs, causing his husband Thomas Hartley to once say: "Captain Curtains can f**k off" after an argument on the reality show, even likening him to Ian "H" Watkins from Steps. A throwback photo from 2020 on his Instagram account showcases Adrian sporting a shaved haircut, looking unrecognisable. He can also be seen holding up a peace sign while wearing a black T-shirt and gold necklace.

Married at First Sight UK star Adrian Sanderson married his husband Thomas Hartley on the E4 show in front of his friends and family in the new series. We're still getting to know each of this year's couples, but there's already been unprecedented amounts of drama thanks to the infamous dinner parties and emotional commitment ceremonies.Thomas, 31, has been involved in the action more than a few times already, but fans seem to be backing him and Adrian, 37, to go all the way – and have even shared their hopes for the pair to become MAFS UK's answer to Love Island's Ekin-Su, 28, and Davide, 27. One viewer tweeted: "Secretly hoping Thomas and Adrian are the Ekin and Davide of #mafsuk.

 Hocus Pocus 2 director Anne Fletcher is 'open' to another sequel.The 56-year-old filmmaker is at the helm of the upcoming comedy horror movie - which is a follow-up to the original 1993 classic and set to launch on Disney+ on September 30 - and she won't rule out a third film if Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker all want to return as the Sanderson sisters.'I have definitely left it WIDE open for any sequel. Now it's really up to them if they want to do it,' she said while speaking to SFX magazine.  Magic awaits: Hocus Pocus 2 director, Anne Fletcher is 'open' to another sequel; seen here Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker from HP2'I can't say anything other than yes, it is left open.

The Sanderson Sisters looked ready to cause chaos in Salem in the official trailer for Hocus Pocus 2, which debuted during Disney's annual D23 Expo in Anaheim, California on Friday.Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy make their return as the three witches, who are resurrected by two teenagers in the highly-anticipated sequel to the 1993 film Hocus Pocus.The film will premiere on Disney+ September 30. The latest: The Sanderson Sisters looked ready to cause chaos in Salem in the official trailer for Hocus Pocus 2, which debuted during Disney's annual D23 Expo in Anaheim, California on Friday Hocus Pocus 2's new trailer begins with the Sandersons being banished from Salem, Massachusetts in the 17th century. A raven flies toward them and unfurls its wings, becoming an older witch (played by Hannah Waddingham).

! Disney unveiled the first official trailer from the long-anticipated sequel, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, during their D23 Expo event on Friday.In addition to Midler, Parker and Najimy, Doug Jones, who plays Billy Butcherson, also reprises his role in the upcoming sequel.Set 29 years after the events of the first film,  sees the 17th-century sisters resurrected after high school friends relight the Black Flame Candle and spark a whole new adventure. Now, it’s up to these students to put a stop to the witches once again.ET previously reported that the film will «see three young women accidentally bringing the Sanderson Sisters back to modern-day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on the world.»Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham and Belissa Escobedo play the present-day Salem students who incite the wrath of the three witches.

Michaela Zee editorDisney has released the official trailer for “Hocus Pocus 2,” in which the Sanderson sisters will once again put a spell on you. The new trailer debuted at the D23 Expo with an introduction from Disney Chairman Alan Bergman. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy and Doug Jones are reprising their roles from the original 1993 film. Hannah Waddingham, Tony Hale, Sam Richardson, Lilia Buckingham, Belissa Escobedo and Whitney Peak also star in the sequel, along with “Drag Race” queens Ginger Minj, Kahmora Hall and Kornbread “The Snack” Jeté.