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On the holy night of Halloween, amidst the darkness and eerie silence, a witch emerges from the shadows. Cloaked in black, her hat perched precariously on her head, she is a figure of mystery and fascination. With a crooked nose and a wicked grin, she embodies the essence of the occult, enchanting and terrifying all who dare to cross her path. The witch, a symbol deeply ingrained in our cultural psyche, has long been associated with the supernatural and the macabre. Throughout history, she has been both feared and revered, her powers believed to be a force of great evil, capable of wreaking havoc and destruction. But who is this mysterious sorceress, and what powers does she possess? Legend has it that witches possess a wide array of supernatural abilities.

But who is this mysterious sorceress, and what powers does she possess? Legend has it that witches possess a wide array of supernatural abilities. From casting spells and brewing potions to communing with spirits and flying through the night sky on broomsticks, their powers seem limitless. But on the holy night of Halloween, their abilities are said to be amplified, their connection to the spiritual realm heightened.

The Witches are Back! Hocus Pocus 2 Confirmed for Disney+

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From L to R: Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy in Hocus Pocus (1993). Photo: Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock

The witches are back — and there will be hell to pay!

During Disney's Investor Day event on Thursday evening, the entertainment conglomerate revealed that the long-awaited sequel to Hocus Pocus is officially happening!

Set to premiere exclusively on Disney's streaming service, Disney+, the sequel to the 1993 Halloween cult favorite will see Adam Shankman take on the role of director, but no other announcements — including official casting — have been revealed.

In a tweet from the company's official Twitter account, Disney shared, "Coming exclusively to @DisneyPlus is Hocus Pocus 2, the spooky sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic! @AdamMShankman is set to direct."

From L to R: Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker in Hocus Pocus (1993). Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock

Earlier this year in October, Bette Midler — who starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as a trio of witches who are accidentally resurrected on Halloween in the film — revealed in an interview with FOX 5, that she, Parker, 55, and Najimy, 63, have all agreed to star in the highly anticipated sequel.

"They want to make a movie, they’ve asked us if we were interested and of course all of us said yes," Midler, 75, said at the time. "I’m game, I’m totally game."

Midler had previously expressed her desire to be involved in the sequel, telling Entertainment Tonight that same month that she would "absolutely" be up for reprising her iconic role as Winifred Sanderson in the follow-up film, adding, "I can't wait to fly!"

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And then, while chatting with PEOPLE around the same time, Midler noted, "They presented us with an outline, and after we picked ourselves up off the floor, because it's been 27 years, we looked at it and I think all of us agreed that it was pretty great."

And while the main stars have agreed to reprise their roles for the sequel, Midler said she was also eager to reunite with the creative team behind the original in order to make the follow-up as special as the first film.

"We're trying to see who's available and who's still out there and still working and who can come back," Midler said. "Because, a lot of the success of what we did on that picture had to do with the team that was surrounded."

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Hocus Pocus bombed at the box office when it was first released, but became a Halloween favorite among families over the years thanks to countless re-airings on television. This year alone, it played a whopping 14 times during Freeform's annual "31 Nights of Halloween."

And as for the Sanderson sisters, Midler said the three regularly keep in touch. "We do see each other," she told PEOPLE. "We've been in touch for years.

"Kathy is a very strong feminist presence in the city, and so whenever she needs someone to show her up or to do a video or to testify or do anything like that, she always calls us," she noted. "I've known Sarah for many, many years, and we have so many of the same friends in common that we do go to dinners and we've been to each other's houses and all that sort of thing."

Midler added: "So we know each other. It's New York, everybody knows everybody."

MARTIN: That is NPR's Mallory Yu. Mallory, thank you so much.

It is said that on this sacred night, witches are able to summon and communicate with the spirits of the departed. Through complex rituals and incantations, they can bridge the gap between the living and the dead, gaining insight and guidance from the otherworldly realm. These interactions can be both enlightening and dangerous, as the spirits may impart wisdom or seek revenge on those who have wronged them. Additionally, the holy night of Halloween is believed to grant witches heightened physical abilities. It is said that their senses become sharper, enabling them to see in total darkness and perceive things beyond the realm of ordinary human perception. Their physical strength and agility are also said to increase, allowing them to perform incredible feats of acrobatics and athleticism. But while these abilities may appear formidable, it is important to dispel the misconceptions surrounding witches. Popular culture has often portrayed them as wicked and malevolent beings, hell-bent on causing harm. In reality, many witches are peaceful practitioners of magic, using their powers for healing, protection, and spiritual growth. The witch on the holy night, shrouded in her black cloak, represents a complex and enigmatic figure. She embodies the duality of darkness and light, of fear and fascination. Whether she is a force of pure evil or a misunderstood guardian of ancient knowledge, it is up to each individual to decide. But on the holy night of Halloween, the witch stands as a symbol of the mysterious and supernatural, captivating our imagination and reminding us of the power that lies beyond the veil of our mundane world..

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