Draft:Hocus Pocus 3
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| Hocus Pocus 3 | |
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| Directed by | Anne Fletcher |
| Screenplay by | Jen D'Angelo |
| Based on | Characters by
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| Distributed by | Disney+ |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hocus Pocus 3 is a planned American fantasy comedy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It will be sequel to the 2022 film Hocus Pocus 2 and the third installment in the Hocus Pocus franchise.
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
In October 2022, executive producer Adam Shankman stated that the storyline involving Becca's allows for future projects, including potential spinoffs.[1] By February 2023, Bette Midler stated that while nothing is official she was open to returning in a sequel.[2][3] Kathy Najimy, Sarah Jessica Parker, Belissa Escobedo, Lilia Buckingham as well as the original film stars Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw, and Jason Marsden each expressed interest in returning for a third installment.[4][5][6]
In June 2023, Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, confirmed that a third film is in the works and that is planned for a release on Disney+.[7][8] The same month, it was reported that director Anne Fletcher and writer Jen D'Angelo were set to return.[9] In October 2023, D'Angelo confirmed that work on the story had already begun.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (October 9, 2022). "'Hocus Pocus 2' Team on 'Wish Fulfillment' Behind 'Exciting' Reveal, Meta Callbacks to First Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Bellusci, Alexandria (February 28, 2023). "Will a Hocus Pocus 3 Be Conjured Up? Bette Midler Says..." E! News. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Lund, Anthony (March 3, 2023). "Hocus Pocus 3 Looks Less Likely After Update From Bette Midler". Movie Web. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (September 27, 2022). "Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy reveal if they'd do Hocus Pocus 3 after new sequel". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ "Sarah Jessica Parker Would Do a Third 'Hocus Pocus' If Bette Midler Is On Board (Exclusive)". Extra. September 27, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (October 29, 2022). "Original Hocus Pocus stars reveal whether they'd return for potential third film". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Reynolds, Maca (June 4, 2023). "'Hocus Pocus 3' Is in Development at Disney". Movie Web. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (June 4, 2023). "The Man Reimagining Disney Classics for Today's World". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (June 7, 2023). "Anne Fletcher Returning to Direct Hocus Pocus 3". TheWrap. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (October 26, 2023). "Hocus Pocus 3 writer teases sequel, potential expansion of Hannah Waddingham's mother witch". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 18, 2024.