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Hocus Pocus 2

2022Movie1 h 44 minPG

Comedy
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic564.6Rotten Tomatoes65%47%

A nostalgic, hopeful fantasy movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Back and more glorious than ever.

29 years since the Black Flame Candle was last lit, the 17th-century Sanderson sisters are resurrected, and they are looking for revenge. Now it's up to three high school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow's Eve.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Sequel
  • Family-Friendly Halloween
  • Campy Witchcraft
  • Heartwarming Adventure
  • Salem Horror Comedy
  • Intergenerational Fun
  • Light Fantasy
  • Retro Disney Vibe

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Anne Fletcher
Written by
David Kirschner, Blake Harris, Jen D'Angelo
Produced by
Lynn Harris
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

September 27, 2022 · 1 h 44 min · PG

Released
September 27, 2022
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Joker Immunity, Connected All Along, My God, What Have I Done? +9

  • Joker Immunity
  • Connected All Along
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Not Evil, Just Misunderstood
  • Dance Party Ending
  • Artistic License – History
  • Remember the New Guy?
  • Voice of Reason
  • 11th-Hour Superpower
  • All Part of the Show
  • You Are Too Late
  • Armor-Piercing Question

12 of 183 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hocus Pocus 2?"

Questions about Hocus Pocus 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hocus Pocus 2?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, Hocus Pocus 2 streams on Disney+ and Hulu. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Hocus Pocus 2 worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 56). Critics rate it higher (61 out of 100) than audiences (51).

Is Hocus Pocus 2 a sequel?

  1. Hocus Pocus (1993)
  2. Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
  3. Hocus Pocus 3

Yes: it's movie 2 of 3 in its series, after Hocus Pocus (1993) and before Hocus Pocus 3.

Is Hocus Pocus 2 okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Hocus Pocus 2 make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hocus Pocus 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Hocus Pocus 2 use?

Joker ImmunityConnected All AlongMy God, What Have I Done?Not Evil, Just MisunderstoodDance Party EndingArtistic License – HistoryRemember the New Guy?Voice of Reason11th-Hour SuperpowerAll Part of the ShowYou Are Too LateArmor-Piercing Questionand 171 more

TV Tropes lists 183 tropes for it, including Joker Immunity, Connected All Along, and My God, What Have I Done?.