HOCUS POCUS 3: Rise of the Coven (2026)
🌌 The Witches Return
The Black Flame Candle flickers once more, and with it rises a legacy that refuses to die. Hocus Pocus 3: Rise of the Coven marks the next thrilling chapter in the Sanderson saga — a story of mischief, mayhem, and a Salem that will never truly sleep while witches walk the earth.
Winifred (Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker), and Mary (Kathy Najimy) Sanderson return under the ominous glow of a blood moon, clawing their way back from the shadows. But this time, Salem isn’t theirs to claim so easily. A new coven has awakened — led by young witches portrayed by Belissa Escobedo and Lilia Buckingham — and they’re not willing to surrender the night without a fight.
🔥 The Battle for Salem’s Soul
At the heart of the film lies a magical clash unlike anything the franchise has ever seen. Ancient spells, long thought buried, are unleashed upon Salem. Dark tomes crack open, green flames roar through the skies, and purple smoke spills across cobblestone streets as old grudges ignite.
- The Sanderson Sisters seek to reclaim their throne as the supreme rulers of witchcraft.
- The New Generation hungers for independence, wielding powers unshaped by the old ways.
Allies blur into enemies, and even mortals find themselves swept into the maelstrom as the fragile line between good and evil dissolves. Who controls Salem’s destiny when magic itself refuses to be tamed?
✨ Mischief, Magic & Legacy
Despite its darker, more intense tone, Rise of the Coven stays true to the humor and irreverence that made Hocus Pocus a cult favorite. Expect outrageous antics from Mary’s bumbling mishaps, Sarah’s mischievous charm, and Winifred’s razor-sharp wit — all balanced by dazzling spectacle and a legacy story that deepens the lore of Salem’s witches.
Themes of family, legacy, and empowerment run strong:
- The Sandersons’ sisterly bond is tested as rivalries grow sharper than ever.
- The new witches must decide whether to fight for freedom, join forces, or risk being consumed by the very magic they wield.
- Salem itself becomes more than just a town — it’s a battlefield where history, destiny, and chaos collide.
🎃 Why It Matters
For over 30 years, Hocus Pocus has been more than a Halloween tradition — it’s been a celebration of campy fun, spooky thrills, and unforgettable performances. Hocus Pocus 3: Rise of the Coven doesn’t just revisit that world; it expands it into something bigger, bolder, and more powerful, ensuring the legacy of the Sandersons burns brighter than ever.

🕯️ Final Word
Light the Black Flame Candle and prepare: this time, the Sanderson Sisters aren’t just back — they’re facing a destiny that could either destroy them or make their coven stronger than ever before.
🌙 When witches rise, the night belongs to them.