Hocus Pocus 2 Review: Celebrating nostalgia, sisterhood and friendship

The Sanderson sisters are back for the sequel 'Hocus Pocus 2' on Disney+ on September 30.

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Also returning are Winifred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.

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According to reviews, critics are loving the original cast from the first film.

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Created wonderfully nostalgic, the movie gives off the vibe of Disney Channel’s original movies of yore.

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While Bette Midler has taken a salary of $3 million, Kathy Najimy has taken $800k home for the film.

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The production budget of 'Hocus Pocus 2' is around $28 million approximately.

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With a production cost of about $25 million, 'Hocus Pocus' made $38 million when it was released.

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Meanwhile, the cottage from the movie in Massachusetts,, will host two guests for an exclusive stay on October 20 for only $31.

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Hocus Pocus 2 Review: Celebrating nostalgia, sisterhood and friendship

Hocus Pocus 2 Review: Celebrating nostalgia, sisterhood and friendship

The Sanderson sisters are back for the sequel 'Hocus Pocus 2' on Disney+ on September 30.

The Sanderson sisters are back for the sequel 'Hocus Pocus 2' on Disney+ on September 30.

Also returning are Winifred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.

Also returning are Winifred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.

According to reviews, critics are loving the original cast from the first film.

According to reviews, critics are loving the original cast from the first film.

Created wonderfully nostalgic, the movie gives off the vibe of Disney Channel’s original movies of yore.

Created wonderfully nostalgic, the movie gives off the vibe of Disney Channel’s original movies of yore.

While Bette Midler has taken a salary of $3 million, Kathy Najimy has taken $800k home for the film.

While Bette Midler has taken a salary of $3 million, Kathy Najimy has taken $800k home for the film.

The production budget of 'Hocus Pocus 2' is around $28 million approximately.

The production budget of 'Hocus Pocus 2' is around $28 million approximately.

With a production cost of about $25 million, 'Hocus Pocus' made $38 million when it was released.

With a production cost of about $25 million, 'Hocus Pocus' made $38 million when it was released.

Meanwhile, the cottage from the movie in Massachusetts,, will host two guests for an exclusive stay on October 20 for only $31.

Meanwhile, the cottage from the movie in Massachusetts,, will host two guests for an exclusive stay on October 20 for only $31.

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