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Practical Magic 2 has secured a notable position on the digital movie charts following its debut. The Lee Pace-led sequel has outperformed several competing films, becoming one of the platform’s top-performing movies. However, the recent Spider-Man release continues to rank ahead of the film.
Practical Magic 2 is already a hit upon digital debut
Lee Pace’s Practical Magic 2 has secured the No. 2 spot on the digital streaming charts shortly after its debut. According to Pop Vortexthe film ranks second on the 2026 iTunes Top Movie Downloads chart, outperforming several other titles. This includes Buddy, Hope, The End of Oak Street, Runner, and Insidious: Out of the Further.
The film’s early performance puts it just one spot away from the top of the chart. Spider-Man: Brand New Day currently leads the rankings, leaving Practical Magic 2 in second place despite its strong debut.
Directed by Susanne Bier, Practical Magic 2 brings the Owens family back to the screen following the original film’s release in 1998. The sequel, which arrived in theaters on September 10, 2026, draws from Alice Hoffman’s 2021 novel The Book of Magic
The story follows Sally Owens’ grown-up daughters, Kylie and Antonia, who have been kept unaware of their magical heritage. Sally hopes that shielding them from witchcraft will help free the family from its long-standing curse. However, Jet’s discovery of a book that may hold the answer forces the Owens family to confront its past and search for a way to end the spell.
Sandra Bullock reprises her role as Sally Owens, while Nicole Kidman returns as Gillian Owens. The cast also features Stockard Channing as Frances “Franny” Owens, Dianne Wiest as Bridget “Jet” Owens, Joey King as Kylie Owens, and Maisie Williams as Antonia Owens, among others.
Despite the return of familiar characters, Practical Magic 2 has received a mixed response from critics. On Rotten Tomatoesthe film holds a critics’ score of 36 percent based on 170 reviews. Audience response has been substantially more favorable, with the film earning a 91 percent audience score.