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: Released exclusively on Disney+ on September 30, 2022, the sequel saw the return of the original Sanderson Sisters and Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson [2, 17]. It was well-received by critics for its generational appeal [35].

: Directed by Kenny Ortega, the film stars Bette Midler (Winifred), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah), and Kathy Najimy (Mary) as the Sanderson Sisters [29, 31]. The story follows a teenager who accidentally resurrects the trio of witches in modern-day Salem [22]. Hocus Pocus

: While set in Salem, Massachusetts, the majority of the original film was shot in Los Angeles , using the same soundstage as Mary Poppins [9]. : Released exclusively on Disney+ on September 30,

: Disney has officially confirmed that a third installment is in development [8]. Bette Midler recently shared that she has seen a script and described it as "brilliant" and "incredibly clever" [18, 21]. Production & Cultural Impact The story follows a teenager who accidentally resurrects