“Hocus Pocus 3” (2025) brings back the beloved magic, mischief, and mayhem of the Sanderson sisters in a fresh, enchanting adventure that blends humor, heart, and Halloween nostalgia. Set thirty years after the witches last wreaked havoc on Salem, the story begins when a group of teenagers accidentally awaken the lingering spirit of the sisters through a cursed artifact — a black flame pendant hidden deep within the town’s museum. As the pendant glows under the blood moon, Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson return once more, but this time, their powers are unstable and fading. Desperate to restore their strength, they must gather the souls of those descended from the witches who once betrayed them centuries ago.
The story introduces a new protagonist, Becca, now a young woman who has inherited the Book of Spells after the events of the previous film. Living in Salem and working at the local witchcraft shop, she’s become a guardian of the town’s magical secrets. When the Sanderson sisters reappear, Becca must confront the growing darkness and her own magical lineage, realizing she is tied to the witches’ curse by blood. Alongside her best friends Izzy and Cassie, Becca sets out to find a way to end the sisters’ cycle of resurrection once and for all, while also protecting the town she loves from descending into chaos again.
Meanwhile, the Sanderson sisters’ dynamic remains delightfully chaotic and comedic. Winifred’s fiery leadership, Sarah’s charming cluelessness, and Mary’s loyal yet bumbling devotion bring humor to even the darkest moments. Yet beneath their wickedness lies a surprising emotional depth — the realization that their bond as sisters may be their greatest source of power. When Winifred discovers that the only spell strong enough to sustain their immortality requires the sacrifice of something they love, the sisters face a painful dilemma that challenges their very nature.
The climax unfolds during Salem’s annual Halloween festival, where magic and reality collide. As the witches’ powers reach their peak, Becca and her friends perform a counterspell that draws upon the town’s collective belief in goodness and family. In a moment of redemption, Winifred chooses to break the curse herself, freeing her sisters and ending their centuries-long torment. The scene is both touching and bittersweet, as the sisters vanish in a swirl of golden light, leaving behind laughter, tears, and a few lingering sparkles of magic.
“Hocus Pocus 3” (2025) captures the spirit of the original films while giving new meaning to legacy and sisterhood. With a mix of humor, heart, and Halloween enchantment, it reminds audiences that true magic isn’t found in spells or potions — it lives in love, forgiveness, and the unbreakable bond of family.
