New Hocus Pocus 2 Set Video Teases The Classic Sanderson House

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A brand new Hocus Pocus 2 set video has been released, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the infamous Sanderson sisters’ house. The long-awaited sequel went into production nearly three decades after the first Hocus Pocus put a spell on audiences when it premiered back in 1993.

Now, with the magic of Disney Plus, a platform that is ushering back nostalgic classics, the fandom has spoken out loud their desire to see the Sanderson witches back in action — churning the cauldron and cackling as loud as a bubbling potion. The original film stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters, a trio of witches whose main desire is to encapsulate their youth forever. When the original Hocus Pocuswas first released, it was an instant Halloween cult-classic. However, now with the nostalgic inducing platform that Disney Plus provides, its popularity has come back twice as strong in the past few years. After fans petitioned and practically tried conjuring their own witchcraft in order for the sequel to get made, Disney finally announced in 2020 that the follow-up film was officially in the works. What truly makes Hocus Pocus so enchanting and captivating is the organic chemistry between the trio. Their ability to play off of one another’s banter and witty remarks is what sets the film apart — not to mention their comedic timing.

Hocus Pocus Has Some Glaring Pot Holes

The synopsis of the film is quite simple, and with different stars it could have easily been a flop, but Hocus Pocus wasn’t just “scary,” it was also downright hilarious. Luckily all three of the original stars will be returning for the Hocus Pocus sequel. Hocus Pocus 2 began filming on location, across Rhode Island, during the fall