{"id":14107,"date":"2025-10-30T20:24:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T00:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/hocus-pocus-2-airs-tonight-on-freeform-as-hocus-pocus-3-officially-enters-development\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T20:25:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T00:25:23","slug":"81392-hocus-pocus-2-airs-tonight-on-freeform-as-hocus-pocus-3-officially-enters-develo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/81392-hocus-pocus-2-airs-tonight-on-freeform-as-hocus-pocus-3-officially-enters-develo\/","title":{"rendered":"Hocus Pocus 2 airs tonight on Freeform as Hocus Pocus 3 officially enters development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Hocus Pocus 2<\/b> kicks off <b>Freeform&#8217;s 31 Nights of Halloween<\/b> tonight. The sequel airs at <b>9:30 PM ET\/PDT<\/b> on <b>October 31, 2025<\/b>. Best part? <b>Hocus Pocus 3<\/b> officially enters development. The <b>Sanderson Sisters<\/b> are coming back for more magical mayhem.<\/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>Hocus Pocus 2<\/b> airs tonight on <b>Freeform<\/b> at <b>9:30 PM<\/b> to close <b>October 31st<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Script for <b>Hocus Pocus 3<\/b> has been completed and is under review<\/li>\n<li>Original cast returns: <b>Bette Midler<\/b>, <b>Sarah Jessica Parker<\/b>, <b>Kathy Najimy<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Hocus Pocus 2<\/b> streams on <b>Disney+<\/b> with <b>71% Rotten Tomatoes<\/b> rating<\/li>\n<li>Production timeline for <b>Hocus Pocus 3<\/b> still being finalized by <b>Disney<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Happening Right Now With Hocus Pocus<\/h2>\n<p>Halloween night just got spookier for fans. <b>Freeform<\/b> schedules <b>Hocus Pocus 2<\/b> as tonight&#8217;s finale. The movie runs at <b>9:30 PM EDT\/PDT<\/b> on <b>October 31, 2025<\/b>. This sequel reunites beloved witches for <b>29 years<\/b> after their resurrection.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, development moves forward on the trilogy. <b>Bette Midler<\/b> confirmed script completion just <b>two weeks ago<\/b>. The production teams are currently working through logistics. <b>Disney<\/b> wants everything locked down before filming starts.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;A script has been completed for Hocus Pocus 3. The producers are working out all those details.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>Bette Midler<\/b>, in recent update<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The original <b>1993 Hocus Pocus<\/b> wasn&#8217;t initially successful. It&#8217;s become a <b>Halloween cult classic<\/b> through home video and streaming. That long-term success proves this franchise stays relevant.<\/p>\n<h2>Where To Watch Tonight&#8217;s Hocus Pocus 2 Airing<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve got multiple options for viewing tonight&#8217;s film. <b>Freeform<\/b> broadcasts the premiere at <b>9:30 PM EDT<\/b>. Cable subscribers can tune in live nationwide. East Coast viewers see the movie first.<\/p>\n<p><b>Disney+<\/b> has the film permanently available for streaming anytime. Subscribers can rewatch without ads. The streaming service dominates where fans watch <b>Hocus Pocus<\/b> content now.<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0'>\n<tr style='border: 1px solid #ddd;background-color: #f8f9fa'>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Viewing Method<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Time\/Availability<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Cost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='border: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Freeform Cable<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>9:30 PM EDT<\/b> tonight<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'>Free with cable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='border: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Disney+<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'>Anytime, on-demand<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Disney+<\/b> subscription<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='border: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>ABC News\/YouTube<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'>Official content available<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd'>Free on YouTube<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The cast for this sequel includes <b>Doug Jones<\/b>, <b>Whitney Peak<\/b>, and <b>Lilia Buckingham<\/b>. <b>Tony Hale<\/b> returns in his comedic role. New footage shows bigger spectacle than the original.<\/p>\n<h2>What About Hocus Pocus 3 Development?<\/h2>\n<p>Fans have waited since <b>2023<\/b> for official announcements. <b>Sean Bailey<\/b> from <b>Disney<\/b> first hinted at plans. Now concrete progress is actually happening on the third film.<\/p>\n<p>The script stage matters most right now. <b>Bette Midler<\/b> recently revealed the writing team finished their draft. All three sisters are reviewing it for accuracy. Character details matter to these legendary performers.<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 20px 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li>Script completed and under review by the cast<\/li>\n<li>Production scheduling happening behind <b>Disney<\/b> offices<\/li>\n<li>Location scouting may begin in <b>early 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Release date not yet announced or confirmed<\/li>\n<li><b>Thora Birch<\/b> expressed interest in returning as <b>Dani<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Thora Birch<\/b>, star of the original, recently said she&#8217;s &#8220;super open&#8221; to a cameo. Bringing back legacy characters helps honor the franchise&#8217;s <b>32-year<\/b> history. Fan service drives box office for nostalgia hits.<\/p>\n<h2>The Hocus Pocus Legacy Through Three Decades<\/h2>\n<p>The original <b>1993 Hocus Pocus<\/b> flopped on <b>July 16th<\/b> during theatrical release. <b>Disney<\/b> reports a <b>$16.5 million<\/b> loss initially. Yet audiences discovered it through TV airings and home video.<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s ratings tell the true story. The original holds <b>6.9\/10<\/b> on <b>IMDb<\/b> with <b>169,357<\/b> user reviews. <b>Hocus Pocus 2<\/b> improved reception markedly at <b>71% Rotten Tomatoes<\/b>. The franchise evolved from box office bomb to streaming phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p>Streaming changed everything for this property. <b>Disney+<\/b> debut in <b>September 2022<\/b> set records. <b>Hocus Pocus 2<\/b> became the platform&#8217;s biggest hit. Halloween viewers came in unprecedented numbers.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Hocus Pocus 3 Actually Happen or Stay in Development?<\/h2>\n<p>Production hurdles exist but seem manageable. <b>Disney<\/b> wants quality matching the sequel. Script approval takes time with three major stars involved. Schedules don&#8217;t align immediately for <b>Midler<\/b>, <b>Parker<\/b>, and <b>Najimy<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Industry experts believe we&#8217;ll see a green light soon. <b>Disney<\/b> invested heavily in marketing the second film. Returns justify immediate planning for the third installment. Entertainment doesn&#8217;t move fast though.<\/p>\n<p>What do you want to see in <b>Hocus Pocus 3<\/b>? More <b>Salem<\/b> locations or different settings? Will the new generation carry forward or stay secondary? Tonight&#8217;s screening sparks these conversations.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Deadline<\/b> &#8211; Bette Midler recent Hocus Pocus 3 update<\/li>\n<li><b>People Magazine<\/b> &#8211; Hocus Pocus 3 development confirmation<\/li>\n<li><b>Freeform<\/b> &#8211; Official 31 Nights of Halloween schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":14106,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@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\":\"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\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Doug Jones\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/rpvvWATYWHGjedJea0G97XufOwU.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/17005\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Whitney Peak\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/V6d51O4rSLENFSICfoOOcqZiZv.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1842860\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Lilia Buckingham\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/orShxWj84XBVW4zEMoNkYaVsnc5.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2129491\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tony Hale\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/ar4uapp4w5wMkThZcqWUNMSTO8z.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/25147\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Sean Bailey\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2920654\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Thora Birch\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/m0D1wqgQeVCr7gWY7GVej7lZlwY.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2155\"]},{\"@type\":\"Movie\",\"name\":\"Hocus Pocus 2\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/7ze7YNmUaX81ufctGqt0AgHxRtL.jpg\",\"dateCreated\":\"2022-09-27\",\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"ratingValue\":7.178,\"bestRating\":\"10\",\"ratingCount\":1767},\"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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