Hocus Pocus2: Starcast, Review and Analysis

Hocus Pocus 2 is an American fantasy comedy film released in 2022.

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Anne Fletcher directed Hocus Pocus 2.

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Walt Disney Pictures produced Hocus Pocus 2 written by Jen D'Angelo.

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Hocus Pocus 2 is a spin-off of the 1993 film Hocus Pocus.

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Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, and Doug Jones reprise their roles in Hocus Pocus 2, while Sam Richardson, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Tony Hale, and Hannah Waddingham join the cast as newcomers.

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Filming took place in Rhode Island from October 2021 to January 2022, replacing Salem, Massachusetts.

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The film released on Disney+ on September 30, 2022.

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Rotten Tomatoes reported a 62% approval rating based on 105 reviews, with an average rating of 5.7/10.

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Based on 30 reviews, the weighted average review site Metacritic gave the movie a score of 56 out of 100, classifying the reviews as "mixed or average."

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