Sarah Jessica Parker Says She’s Ready for ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ — “We’ve Been Having Some Conversations” as Bette Midler Pushes Disney to Hurry Up

The Sanderson Sisters might not be done casting spells — because Sarah Jessica Parker is absolutely ready for Hocus Pocus 3.

The Sex and the City star appeared on Watch What Happens Live! and addressed the burning question every Halloween fan keeps asking: Where is Hocus Pocus 3?

Disney first announced the sequel in 2023, but there’s been radio silence ever since. No plot teases. No release date. Not even a broomstick in sight.

But Parker made it clear she’s still in the game:

“No more developments other than we would like to do it,” Parker told host Andy Cohen. “We’ve been having some conversations.”

Bette Midler Demands Disney to “Hurry Up” on Hocus Pocus 3

Parker isn’t the only Sanderson Sister eager for more. Bette Midler, who plays the legendary Winifred Sanderson, has been vocally pushing Disney to get moving on the third movie.

Earlier this year, Midler told Variety:

“I’ve told Disney they better hurry up and finish the script before we’re all too old to fly!”

Midler has described filming Hocus Pocus 2 as “one of the most fun experiences of my career” and has teased she’d love to dive into new spells and mischief in Hocus Pocus 3.

Kathy Najimy (Mary Sanderson) has also expressed interest in returning, though she’s cautious, saying it depends on the quality of the story and timing.

Why is Hocus Pocus 3 Taking So Long?

So what’s the holdup on Hocus Pocus 3?

Insiders say Disney is carefully weighing the success of Hocus Pocus 2.

Released in 2022, the sequel shattered streaming records on Disney+, becoming the platform’s most-watched film debut at the time. But critics and fans were split — some loved the nostalgia, while others felt the sequel lacked the dark comedic edge that made the 1993 original a cult classic.

Disney reportedly wants to avoid making Hocus Pocus 3 feel like a cash grab, and is looking for a fresh story that can stand on its own.

Fans Are Getting Impatient for Hocus Pocus 3

On social media, the mood is a mix of excitement and frustration.

Some fans are just relieved Sarah Jessica Parker and Bette Midler are on board. Others are cracking jokes like:

“At this rate, Hocus Pocus 3 will premiere the same day as Avatar 7.”

There’s also speculation about whether Disney will bring back the younger cast from Hocus Pocus 2 — like Whitney Peak and Belissa Escobedo — or focus entirely on the original witches. So far, Disney hasn’t confirmed a single detail.

The Final Word

Here’s the current spell status:

✅ Sarah Jessica Parker wants back in.
✅ Bette Midler is practically begging Disney to hurry.
✅ Disney is playing it close to the cauldron.

So, will we see Hocus Pocus 3 by Halloween 2027… or ever? One thing’s certain: the Sanderson Sisters aren’t ready to vanish in a puff of smoke just yet.

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