Do You Have to Pay to Watch ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ on Disney Plus?

While Hocus Pocus wasn’t an instant hit when it premiered in 1993, over the years, the family-friendly film has become a beloved cult classic. And now, just in time for Halloween, the Sanderson sisters will make their return in a sequel, premiering September 30 via Disney+.

The new film stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy reprising their roles as the trio of villainous witches, and has debuted to lukewarm critical reception. IndieWire dubbed the film “totally satisfactory,” The A.V. Club said it “could have been so much worse,” and Forbes writes that it’s “exactly as bad” as its predecessor (which could be taken as a compliment).

Nonetheless, featuring fun musical numbers and a campy, light-hearted storyline, Hocus Pocus 2 remains a highly-anticipated sequel. Here’s everything you need to know about watching Hocus Pocus 2, what the film is about, and who is in the cast.

Do You Have to Pay to Watch Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney Plus?

No, Hocus Pocus 2 is free for Disney+ subscribers. It will not debut on the premier access tier, which saw subscribers paying extra for early access to titles, such as Raya and the Last Dragon, Black Widow, and Jungle Cruise. Subscriptions to Disney+ starts at $7.99 per month.

What is Hocus Pocus 2 About?

Hocus Pocus 2 takes place 29 years after the first film and follows the Sanderson sisters as they are resurrected in present-day Salem by three high students.

Who is in the Cast of Hocus Pocus 2?

Hocus Pocus 2 is led by Bette Midler as Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson, Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson, and Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson, all reprising their roles from Hocus Pocus.

The cast continues with:

• Sam Richardson as Gilbert
• Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson
• Hannah Waddingham as The Witch Mother
• Whitney Peak as Becca
• Belissa Escobedo as Izzy
• Lilia Buckingham as Cassie
• Froy Gutierrez as Mike
• Tony Hale as Reverend Traske