Hocus Pocus 2 review: that old black magic, new once again

Hocus Pocus 2, which debuts September 30 on Disney+

Hocus Pocus 2 also does a fine job of avoiding the pitfalls some sequels encounter when attempting to add a new chapter

Modern story, Hocus Pocus 2 leans into the time-displaced nature of the Sanderson sisters’ return

How things have changed since their last adventure in the modern world. 

Hocus Pocus 2 and its screenwriter, Jen D’Angelo, find some clever ways to make the elapsed time between the two films part of the story.

Hocus Pocus 2 also casts some capable young actors as its teenage heroes.

Gossip Girl actress Whitney Peak portrays Becca, who accidentally resurrects the Sanderson sisters in the film,