Hocus Pocus fans have been patiently awaiting the arrival of Hocus Pocus 2 ever since the sequel was announced back in October 2019, and now they have just a few days to go until the film finally makes its debut on the streaming platform Disney Plus. Here is exactly when you will be able to check out the movie for yourself.
What is the release time and date for Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney Plus?
Hocus Pocus 2 will be released on Friday, September 30, 2022. Exactly where you are in the world will change the local time at which you will be able to watch, so here are the release times for different time zones around the globe:
- 12 a.m. Pacific Standard Time
- 2 a.m. Central Standard Time
- 3 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
- 8 a.m. British Summer Time
- 9 a.m. Central European Summer Time
- 12:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time
Adam Shankman serves as director, having worked concurrently on the Enchanted sequel Disenchanted, while Jen D’Angelo wrote the screenplay. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy all return to their roles as the Sanderson sisters, while Doug Jones is also back as Billy Butcherson. New members of the cast include Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham, Belissa Escobedo, Hannah Waddingham, Tony Hale, Sam Richardson, and Froy Gutierrez. RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Ginger Minj, Kornbread Jeté, and Kahmora Hall will also feature as drag queens impersonating Winifred, Mary, and Sarah.
What is the length of Hocus Pocus 2?
The first Hocus Pocus movie was 1 hour 36 minutes long, and now fans are wondering just what the length of the sequel will be. Disney Plus has confirmed that Hocus Pocus 2 clocks in at 1 hour 46 minutes, making it slightly longer than the classic which worked its way into the hearts of millions. With it being 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle, there will be a lot to catch up on in Salem.
Hocus Pocus 2 puts three high school students and best friends at the center, after they unwittingly help bring the Sanderson Sisters back from their doom. With revenge on their mind, Winnie, Mary, and Sarah will stop at nothing to make sure they live forever, even if that means sucking the lives out of all of the children of Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.