Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,804 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: 2022-09-27
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch Hocus Pocus 2
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
29 years since the Black Flame Candle was last lit, the 17th-century Sanderson sisters are resurrected, and they are looking for revenge. Now it's up to three high school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow's Eve.
Hocus Pocus 2 parents' guide: ages 7+
Parents need to know that this Disney sequel features comic witch antics, mild scares, and family-friendly Halloween themes, though some reviewers noted heavy-handed political messaging.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Cartoonish witch mischief and mild Halloween scares with no real danger depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Anne Fletcher
Cast
- Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson
- Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson
- Whitney Peak as Becca
- Belissa Escobedo as Izzy
- Lilia Buckingham as Cassie
- Froy Gutierrez as Mike
- Sam Richardson as Gilbert
- Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson
- Tony Hale as Mayor / Reverend Traske
Hocus Pocus 2 FAQ
Is Hocus Pocus 2 good?
Hocus Pocus 2 has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,804 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hocus Pocus 2?
In the US you can stream Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+ and Hulu.
Is Hocus Pocus 2 OK for kids?
Hocus Pocus 2 is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 7+. Parents need to know that this Disney sequel features comic witch antics, mild scares, and family-friendly Halloween themes, though some reviewers noted heavy-handed political messaging.
What movies are like Hocus Pocus 2?
If you liked Hocus Pocus 2, try Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3 and Beetlejuice.