One of the stars of the iconic Halloween film *Hocus Pocus* has revealed that a strong script for *Hocus Pocus 3* has already been submitted.
*Hocus Pocus* has become a Halloween staple, especially for those who prefer their October viewing cozy and family-friendly rather than overtly scary. Every year, it appears on streaming and cable lineups and floods stores with Sanderson-sister merchandise—from Black Flame Candles to spellbook signs.
More recently, the sequel’s streaming run has only boosted that momentum. Upon release, *Hocus Pocus 2* set a Nielsen record on Disney+, logging more than 2.7 billion minutes viewed in its debut week. This impressive feat helped turn a ’90s cult favorite into a modern franchise with real pull.
Despite the fact that the second film didn’t connect with critics or audiences to the same extent as the original, its overall success kept the conversation alive about where the story might head next. And now, there’s finally some progress being made.
### Bette Midler on *Hocus Pocus 3*
Bette Midler offered an exciting update on *Watch What Happens Live*, telling fans that a script is currently on the table. In her words:
> “They sent a script and a lot of it was brilliant. So, I got very excited, and now we’re trying to figure out what it is and how it’s going and where it’s going to be and how much it’s going to cost.”
Fortunately, Disney had already confirmed that a third film was in development, so Midler’s comments sound like genuine momentum rather than an empty tease.
### A Quick Refresher on *Hocus Pocus 2*
The movie opens with a glimpse at the sisters’ origin in 17th-century Salem, then jumps to the present day, where teens Becca and Izzy accidentally light a new Black Flame Candle and resurrect Winifred, Sarah, and Mary.
The modern kids scramble to stop the witches from casting *Magicae Maxima*, a spell that would grant ultimate power at a steep personal cost. Familiar faces return, a few new characters step in, and the story closes on a softer note that hints at different paths for the sisters and the teens who replaced Max and Dani as the franchise’s latest anchors.
### Looking Ahead
Even though there’s no set timeline yet, the consistent streaming demand, yearly prominence, and merchandise that refuses to fade suggest it’s only a matter of time before *Hocus Pocus 3* finally kicks off.
Stay tuned for more updates on the spooky saga as they become available!
https://bleedingcool.com/movies/bette-midler-offers-an-update-on-the-status-of-hocus-pocus-3/
