What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHocus Pocus 2
Anne Fletcher · Film · 2022
If you loved Hocus Pocus 2, start with Hooky, Vol. 2 (Míriam Bonastre Tur) — a book on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Hocus Pocus 2 across media.
You loved the way Hocus Pocus 2 blends supernatural mischief with the heroic bonds of teenagers facing ancient, wicked threats.
Books on the same thread
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
Grady Hendrix · Book
Explores: institutional trauma, female agency, supernatural discovery.
If the supernatural discovery in Hocus Pocus 2 captivated you, this book offers a darker look at occult secrets and female agency within a high-stakes, period-accurate setting.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Ray Bradbury · Book · 1962
Explores: Good vs Evil, Loss of Innocence, Temptation.
Like the teenage protagonists in Hocus Pocus 2, the boys in this story must confront a creeping, ancient evil that threatens their town and tests their courage.
A Court of Mist and Fury
Sarah J. Maas · Book · 2020
Explores: Found family, Political intrigue, Trauma recovery.
Fans of the magical stakes in Hocus Pocus 2 will appreciate how this fantasy epic centers on a young woman gaining immense power while battling a greater evil.
Hooky, Vol. 2
Míriam Bonastre Tur · Book
Explores: magical education, found family, sibling bonds.
This webcomic mirrors the spirit of Hocus Pocus 2 by focusing on young spellcasters who rely on their deep sibling bonds and found family to survive danger.
Series on the same thread
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
If the sarcastic, outsider perspective of the characters in Hocus Pocus 2 appealed to you, you will enjoy watching Wednesday investigate supernatural mysteries at her unique new school.
IT: Welcome to Derry
Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025
Explores: Childhood Trauma, Ancient Evil, Group of Friends.
Just as in Hocus Pocus 2, a group of misfit friends must band together in their small town to uncover the truth behind a long-buried, ancient evil.
Alchemy of Souls
Hong Jeong-eun · Series · 2022
Explores: Destiny vs. Free Will, Master-Disciple Relationship, Forbidden Love.
This drama captures the magical intensity of Hocus Pocus 2 through its focus on a powerful sorceress and the complex destinies of those caught in her orbit.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Joss Whedon · Series · 1997
Explores: Coming of Age, Good vs Evil, Female Empowerment.
Much like the heroes of Hocus Pocus 2, this series follows a young woman chosen to fight forces of darkness, balancing teen life with the duty of stopping evil.
Podcasts on the same thread
Giggly Witches
Sadie Olson and Pam Muhart · Podcast
Explores: modern witchcraft, beginner witchcraft, witchcraft for beginners.
If you enjoyed the lighthearted exploration of witchcraft in Hocus Pocus 2, this podcast offers a conversational and fun look at the world of modern, everyday magick.
Tickled to Death
Podcast · 2026
Explores: Horror Movies, Trivia Games, Improvisation.
If Hocus Pocus 2 hit, Tickled to Death shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Hocus Pocus 2 a direct continuation of the original story?
Hocus Pocus 2 takes place 29 years after the Black Flame Candle was last lit. The film follows the resurrection of the 17th-century Sanderson sisters as they return to Salem to seek revenge on All Hallow's Eve, forcing three high school students to stop their havoc before dawn.
What is the main conflict in Hocus Pocus 2?
The primary conflict in Hocus Pocus 2 centers on the Sanderson sisters returning to Salem after being resurrected. Three high school students are tasked with preventing the witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on the town before the sun rises on All Hallow's Eve.
How long has it been since the witches in Hocus Pocus 2 were last seen?
In Hocus Pocus 2, it has been 29 years since the Black Flame Candle was last lit. This event triggers the return of the Sanderson sisters, who arrive in modern-day Salem to pursue their revenge against the townspeople before the night of All Hallow's Eve concludes.
Who must stop the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus 2?
In Hocus Pocus 2, the responsibility of stopping the Sanderson sisters falls upon three high school students. These students must work together to prevent the ravenous witches from causing destruction in Salem before the arrival of dawn on All Hallow's Eve.