Bette Midler Reveals Exciting News About ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ Script

Bette Midler has confirmed that a script for the much-anticipated Hocus Pocus 3 has been developed, stirring excitement among fans of the beloved franchise. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with host Andy Cohen, Midler, who plays the iconic witch Winifred Sanderson, shared her enthusiasm for the project. “They sent a script. And a lot of it was brilliant,” she stated, expressing her eagerness about the next installment.

Midler elaborated on the current status of the film, noting, “We’re sort of like trying to figure out what it is and where it’s going to be and how much it’s going to cost and all those logistical things.” The original Hocus Pocus, released in 1993, initially underperformed at the box office but has since become a cult classic, particularly popular during the Halloween season and at drag shows. The film’s legacy has transformed the town of Salem, Massachusetts, where it was filmed, into a destination for fans who flock there each October.

Success of the Franchise and Future Prospects

In 2022, Midler reunited with her fellow Sanderson sisters, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, for the sequel, Hocus Pocus 2. This film achieved remarkable success, setting a streaming record on Disney+ with 2.7 billion minutes of viewing time within its first week, according to Deadline. Following this impressive performance, Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, confirmed in an interview with The New York Times that a third installment was indeed in development.

Reflecting on the lengthy journey to the sequel, Midler remarked to Cohen that it “took 30 years” for Hocus Pocus 2 to come to fruition. The pair shared their astonishment at the sequel’s success, with Midler exclaiming, “Billions of watches! Billions! I’d never heard that number before.”

As fans eagerly await further details, a production schedule and release date for Hocus Pocus 3 have yet to be announced. The prospect of returning to the world of Sanderson sisters continues to generate excitement, with Midler’s recent comments highlighting the passion and dedication behind the beloved franchise.