In an exclusive interview, Denise Di Novi, one of the producers of the much-anticipated sequel *Practical Magic 2*, praised Sandra Bullock’s significant influence on the film’s soundtrack. Speaking with PEOPLE during a promotional event at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, Di Novi highlighted Bullock’s integral role in shaping the music for the upcoming release.
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Di Novi remarked, “Sandra Bullock is so talented with music,” emphasising her early background as a dancer and her innate musical abilities. The producer noted that Bullock is not only an executive producer on the film’s accompanying album but also worked closely with music supervisors, Season Kent and Gabe Hilfer, throughout the collaborative process in the studio. “She really was a force with this,” Di Novi stated.
The original *Practical Magic* soundtrack, released in 1998, achieved remarkable success and continues to resonate with audiences. Di Novi expressed the pressure felt by the team to deliver a sequel that would captivate audiences in a similar manner. “We really felt the pressure to have this movie use songs in the way that the first movie did,” she shared, aiming for a soundtrack that would compel fans to want to download the new music.
While the full tracklist for the sequel’s soundtrack has yet to be disclosed, there have been hints at exciting contributions from renowned artists. Bullock mentioned that tracks by Stevie Nicks and Olivia Rodrigo are expected to feature in the film. Following a recent performance at the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in California, where Nicks and Rodrigo performed a duet, Bullock shared a video of the event on her Instagram. Accompanied by the caption, “Angel voices that are part of an upcoming film,” the post piqued interest around the soundtrack.
The narrative of *Practical Magic 2* continues the story of the Owens sisters, Sally and Gillian, portrayed by Bullock and Nicole Kidman respectively. Alongside their grown daughters—played by Joey King and Maisie Williams—the sisters confront an age-old family curse. In a previous conversation regarding the sequel, both Bullock and Kidman, who also share producing duties for the project, expressed their belief that the time was right to revisit the beloved story.
Reflecting on their discussions, Kidman shared, “I remember being on the phone [with each other], and we were like, ‘Okay, what’s the story? Why should we make it?’ We just started riffing.” The thematic elements of familial legacy and coping with inherited challenges emerged as central to their new narrative. Kidman explained that many families carry past burdens, and the film would explore the dynamics of how to navigate these longstanding issues.
Bullock echoed Kidman’s sentiments, stating, “Well, you’re carrying the family forward. I think sage witches, sage women—aunts, mothers, grandmothers—have never gotten the full credit that they deserved. I look up a lot and apologise. A lot.” Their personal reflections suggest that *Practical Magic 2* will intertwine themes of womanhood and family with a blend of magical realism.
As anticipation builds for the sequel, fans will have the chance to see Bullock and Kidman reunite on screen once more when *Practical Magic 2* debuts in cinemas on September 10, 2026. The combination of a compelling story, musical contributions from iconic artists, and the star power of Bullock and Kidman make it a notable release to watch for this autumn.
With its legacy established by the original film and the collaborative efforts behind this new instalment, *Practical Magic 2* promises to capture the essence that endeared audiences to the first movie while offering fresh perspectives and music that resonate with a new generation.