The witches are back, and the magic is just getting started.Nicole Kidman has shared the very first peek behind the scenes of Practical Magic 2, and longtime fans of the 1998 cult classic are already under its spell. The Oscar-winning actress took to Instagram to post a heartfelt video of her and co-star Sandra Bullock on set, officially kicking off production of the much-anticipated sequel.The witches are back, Kidman wrote in the caption. The Owens sisters first day on set!A Magical ReunionIn the brief video, Kidman and Bullock embrace in front of a cemetery headstone, an appropriately spooky and sentimental setting for the return of the Owens sisters, Gillian and Sally. Their on-screen bond, which captured hearts more than two decades ago, remains as enchanting as ever.The original Practical Magic, based on Alice Hoffmans novel, followed two orphaned sisters raised by their eccentric witchy aunts. Together, they navigate love, loss, and the deadly consequences of a family curse that dooms any man they fall in love with. While plot details for the sequel are under wraps, the film is reportedly inspired by one of Hoffmans later entries in the Practical Magic book series.Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in Practical Magic. Photo: Warner Bros.A Cast Worth Casting a Spell ForKidman and Bullock arent the only familiar faces returning to the screen. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing will reprise their beloved roles as Aunt Jet and Aunt Frances, respectively, two characters whove been internet meme queens long before that was even a thing.And joining this coven of powerhouses is a new generation of stars: Lee Pace (Pushing Daisies), Joey King (The Kissing Booth, The Act), Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), Xolo Mariduea (Blue Beetle), and Solly McLeod (The Dead Dont Hurt). King is reportedly playing the daughter of Bullocks character, Sally.A Powerful Team Behind the CameraPractical Magic 2 is directed by Susanne Bier, whose previous collaborations with both Kidman (The Undoing, The Perfect Couple) and Bullock (Bird Box) promise a thoughtful and emotionally resonant tone. The script is penned by Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the original screenplay, alongside Succession writer Georgia Pritchett. With this mix of returning talent and fresh creative minds, the sequel has all the ingredients for a modern magical classic.Mark Your Calendars (and Your Spellbooks)Practical Magic 2 will hit theaters on September 18, 2026. With Kidman and Bullock back in black (and likely cloaks), a powerhouse cast, and a fanbase more enchanted than ever, the sequel is shaping up to be a major moment in movie magic.Source