{"id":12936,"date":"2025-10-25T17:57:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T21:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/hocus-pocus-3-thora-birch-super-open-to-return-as-dani-dennison-for-disney\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T17:57:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T21:57:26","slug":"63099-hocus-pocus-3-thora-birch-super-open-to-return-as-dani-dennison-for-disney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/63099-hocus-pocus-3-thora-birch-super-open-to-return-as-dani-dennison-for-disney\/","title":{"rendered":"Hocus Pocus 3: Thora Birch &#8216;super open&#8217; to return as Dani Dennison for Disney+"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Thora Birch<\/b> is officially open to returning as <b>Dani Dennison<\/b> in <b>Hocus Pocus 3<\/b>. The actress revealed her enthusiasm during a recent <b>Entertainment Tonight<\/b> interview on <b>Oct. 25, 2025<\/b>. She hasn&#8217;t reprised the role since the original <b>1993 film<\/b>. Now, as <b>Disney+<\/b> develops the third installment, Birch is ready for a potential reunion.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Thora Birch<\/b> expressed willingness to return as <b>Dani Dennison<\/b> for <b>Hocus Pocus 3<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Bette Midler<\/b> confirmed she read the script in <b>October 2025<\/b> and found it &#8220;brilliant&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>The original cast was absent from <b>Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)<\/b>, which set <b>2.7 billion<\/b> viewing minutes in one week<\/li>\n<li><b>Disney+<\/b> confirmed the project is in development following the sequel&#8217;s massive success<\/li>\n<li>Production timeline remains uncertain pending resolution of &#8220;logistical things&#8221; according to producers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Thora Birch Said About Her Potential Return<\/h2>\n<p><b>Thora Birch<\/b> responded enthusiastically when asked about joining the third film. &#8220;Yeah, I&#8217;d like to know what they land on for how Dani wound up,&#8221; she told <b>Entertainment Tonight<\/b>. &#8220;I&#8217;m super open to the idea.&#8221; Her catchphrase &#8220;super open&#8221; captured headlines immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Birch played <b>Dani Dennison<\/b> at just <b>11 years old<\/b> in the original <b>Halloween classic<\/b>. She starred alongside <b>Omri Katz<\/b> (Max Dennison) and <b>Vinessa Shaw<\/b> (Allison). The trio was notably absent from <b>2022&#8217;s Hocus Pocus 2<\/b>. Now the actress wants her character&#8217;s arc explored in detail.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;They love talking about this stuff, so we&#8217;ll see.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>Thora Birch<\/b>, Entertainment Tonight Interview (Oct. 25, 2025)<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Her cautious optimism reflects real excitement mixed with professional realism. Nothing has been officially finalized yet. But fan enthusiasm for her return remains exceptionally high.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Matters for Hocus Pocus 3<\/h2>\n<p>The original <b>Hocus Pocus (1993)<\/b> initially flopped at the box office commercially. It earned only <b>$40 million<\/b> against its <b>$40 million budget<\/b> during theatrical release. Yet it became a massive cultural phenomenon through <b>Disney Channel<\/b> airings.<\/p>\n<p><b>Hocus Pocus 2<\/b> validated the franchise&#8217;s enduring appeal. The <b>Disney+<\/b> sequel attracted <b>2.7 billion<\/b> minutes watched in its opening week alone. The three witch sisters\u2014played by <b>Bette Midler<\/b>, <b>Sarah Jessica Parker<\/b>, and <b>Kathy Najimy<\/b>\u2014returned triumphantly.<\/p>\n<p>But fans consistently requested the original heroes&#8217; return. <b>Thora Birch<\/b>, <b>Omri Katz<\/b>, and <b>Vinessa Shaw<\/b> were missed. Their absence left a gap many viewers noted. Now <b>Disney+<\/b> has the opportunity to unite the full original cast.<\/p>\n<h2>Production Timeline and Script Status<\/h2>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;font-weight: bold'>Timeline Detail<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Official Confirmation<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>June 2023 by Walt Disney Studios<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Script Completion<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>In progress; portions reviewed positively<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Filming Status<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Not yet started as of October 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Expected Release<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Possible Halloween 2026 or Halloween 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Platform<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Disney+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Bette Midler<\/b> provided the most recent update on <b>October 18, 2025<\/b>. During an appearance on <b>Watch What Happens Live<\/b>, the legendary performer discussed the script. &#8220;They sent a script, and a lot of it was brilliant,&#8221; <b>Midler<\/b> said enthusiastically.<\/p>\n<p>However, she noted production faces organizational hurdles. The producers must &#8220;figure out what it is and where it&#8217;s going to be and how much it&#8217;s going to cost and all those logistical things.&#8221; This suggests discussions remain early-stage organizationally.<\/p>\n<h2>What To Expect Moving Forward<\/h2>\n<ul style='margin: 20px 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li>Official casting announcements could emerge in <b>Q1 2026<\/b> if talks progress well<\/li>\n<li>The script may be refined further based on creative feedback from producers<\/li>\n<li>Fan expectations remain extremely high for original cast involvement<\/li>\n<li>Budget considerations will determine filming scope and scale significantly<\/li>\n<li>Disney+ may prioritize an <b>October release<\/b> for maximum holiday timing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Casting conversations are reportedly ongoing, though quietly. No deal has been finalized with any original cast member officially.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Thora Birch Actually Return as Dani Dennison?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Thora Birch<\/b>&#8216;s willingness doesn&#8217;t guarantee her appearance. She faced a similar situation with <b>Hocus Pocus 2<\/b>. The actress was approached initially but had scheduling conflicts with other projects. She ultimately missed the <b>2022<\/b> sequel due to prior commitments.<\/p>\n<p>This time, circumstances may differ. <b>Birch<\/b> has more control over her schedule than in <b>2021<\/b> when <b>Hocus Pocus 2<\/b> filmed. She&#8217;s actively interested in exploring Dani&#8217;s future. The character development question particularly intrigues her professionally.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, success depends on negotiating schedules, budgets, and creative visions. <b>Disney+<\/b> clearly wants the original cast back. <b>Birch<\/b> has signaled openness publicly. The momentum is decidedly positive heading into <b>2026<\/b>. Will you be watching <b>Hocus Pocus 3<\/b> on <b>Disney+<\/b>?<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Deadline Hollywood<\/b> &#8211; Thora Birch interview with Entertainment Tonight, October 25, 2025<\/li>\n<li><b>Variety<\/b> &#8211; Coverage of Thora Birch&#8217;s Hocus Pocus 3 return interest, October 25, 2025<\/li>\n<li><b>Watch What Happens Live<\/b> &#8211; Bette Midler discusses Hocus Pocus 3 script, October 18, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":12935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Thora Birch\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/m0D1wqgQeVCr7gWY7GVej7lZlwY.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2155\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Bette Midler\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/ooPKeoLvwacY6BRj99u7uvZCYlF.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/73931\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Omri Katz\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/wY3NxTyXhzJ8BkmBZcQuSE7WtoC.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/65309\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Vinessa Shaw\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/qqSpAMH1lYMNxnHkDHB1JpNa086.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/5025\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Sarah Jessica Parker\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/tEhHY7Uyn8VktwLhawBRuR0tdaJ.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/520\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Kathy Najimy\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/pwzkG00mjA6meR4uyZL0oaT5kbO.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/11074\"]},{\"@type\":\"Movie\",\"name\":\"Hocus Pocus\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/by4D4Q9NlUjFSEUA1yrxq6ksXmk.jpg\",\"dateCreated\":\"1993-07-16\",\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"ratingValue\":7.042,\"bestRating\":\"10\",\"ratingCount\":3169},\"description\":\"After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.\"},{\"@type\":\"Movie\",\"name\":\"Hocus Pocus 2\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/7ze7YNmUaX81ufctGqt0AgHxRtL.jpg\",\"dateCreated\":\"2022-09-27\",\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"ratingValue\":7.179,\"bestRating\":\"10\",\"ratingCount\":1765},\"description\":\"29 years since the Black Flame Candle was last lit, the 17th-century Sanderson sisters are resurrected, and they are looking for revenge. 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