: The film opens with a 17th-century prologue featuring younger versions of the sisters, which was widely cited as one of the most effective and charming segments of the sequel.
: Much of the humor stems from the witches interacting with 21st-century technology, such as mistaking Walgreens for a "magic apothecary" or riding Roomba vacuums instead of brooms. Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
Directed by and written by Jen D'Angelo , the film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures with a budget of approximately $40 million. While set in Salem, Massachusetts, primary filming actually took place in Rhode Island between October 2021 and January 2022. ✨ Key Highlights : The film opens with a 17th-century prologue