Hocus Pocus 2 made me laugh, often uncontrollably, and it made me misty-eyed by the end. That’s all I ask from films like it, and I can’t wait to see it again with my friends. Preferably in costume, with candy, and then again every year afterward.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 3, 2024

There is a lot to enjoy about the sequel, even for stubborn fanatics of the Kenny Ortega feature film.

| Oct 2, 2023

While there are plenty of fan service nods to its 1993 predecessor, “Hocus Pocus 2” stands capably on its own, offering a spooky diversion for a whole new generation of viewers.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 9, 2023

A surprisingly good sequel that contains heart, laughs, & fun! If you enjoy the first you’re gonna enjoy this one

| Jul 25, 2023

The Sanderson Sisters are back in hilariously campy and gripping force, making Hocus Pocus 2 an emotionally gratifying flight.

| Jul 23, 2023

Dinsey's long-awaited Hocus Pocus 2 has arrived, but in a strange turn of events, it's derailed by its fixation on the Sanderson Sisters.

| Jan 9, 2023

Hocus Pocus 2 is brimming with hijinks, fun music numbers, and laughs. Unfortunately, the plot is the weakest link in this film.

| Original Score: 6.5/10 | Jan 4, 2023

If you enjoyed the cheesiness & shenanigans of the Sanderson sisters you'll appreciate this one as well. A lot of easter eggs and similar moments that will surprise you. But in terms of adding to the story or adding stacks that is non-existent here

| Original Score: 6/10 | Dec 27, 2022

This sequel has a strong screenplay, coherent dramatic progression, strong characters, and surprising twists, but it's missing the spark that made its predecessor legendary. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 5, 2022

It will most likely please kids looking for some spooky vibes as the Halloween season arrives (and I would say this one is a bit less scary for young ones than the first might have been) which is probably what Disney was hoping for.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Nov 30, 2022

Despite its marginal issues, the film is a great watch for fans of the original or a whole new generation ready to be bewitched by the Sanderson sisters.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Nov 3, 2022

Hocus Pocus 2 is like pulling out that year-old candy from last Halloween and being mildly surprised it doesn’t taste that bad.

| Oct 29, 2022

Double, double toil and trouble/ Fire burn and cauldron bubble./ Hocus Pocus' sequel stumbles/ in a plot that often crumbles./ While not awful, tis a struggle.

| Oct 27, 2022

There’s life in the old Mouse yet. Because the Sanderson Sisters — and their sequel — are, quite simply, wicked.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 23, 2022

Hocus Pocus 2 isn’t here to convert anyone. If the first movie isn’t on your radar, then it’s unlikely this will be either. However, for the many who made it a spooky season classic, it’s a delicious work of fan service that will cast a spell on you.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 18, 2022

There's lots of mayhem, silliness, and wonderful comic bits.

| Oct 14, 2022

Of course, it’s campy and fun. But despite lines about eating children, or teenagers, to achieve immortality, these witches are completely defanged.

| Oct 14, 2022

A delightfully breezy sequel that knows the Sanderson sisters are the main draw and rightfully gives them the spotlight, even though this results in pretty slight characterizations for its teen protagonists

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Oct 13, 2022

While the witches do manage to put a spell on us, their bewitching skills have taken a serious hit courtesy of a plot that doesn’t even try to find its footing.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 12, 2022

Way better than any 29-years-later sequel has any right to be, Hocus Pocus 2 is a delightful, if slight, time.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Oct 11, 2022