Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on “Watch What Occurs Reside!” and received requested about “Hocus Pocus 3,” which Disney first introduced was in growth two years in the past. Since then, it has been close to radio silence from the studio about one other sequel within the beloved fantasy franchise. Parker, nevertheless, stays dedicated to returning.

“No extra developments aside from we wish to do it,” Parker mentioned. “We’ve been having some conversations.”

Parker headlined 1993’s “Hocus Pocus” alongside Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy because the Sanderson sisters, a trio of witches who get resurrected on Halloween night time and attempt to scheme their approach to completely staying within the land of the residing. All three actors returned for 2022’s “Hocus Pocus 2.”

Najimy referred to as on Disney one yr in the past to rush up and get the “Hocus Pocus 3” script completed as a result of the three ladies aren’t getting any youthful. She quipped: “I haven’t seen the script, however I’ve heard rumblings. I feel in the event that they’re gonna, they oughta, as a result of time isn’t just marching, time is barrel-assing to the end line. Get us whereas we’re nonetheless respiratory, I imply, God!”

“Hocus Pocus 2” screenwriter Jen D’Angelo confirmed to Entertainment Weekly in 2023 after the tip the tip of the WGA strike that “Hocus Pocus 3” was nonetheless in growth.

“We’re nonetheless within the story section, we’re nonetheless engaged on it,” D’Angelo mentioned on the time. “We’ve been engaged on some concepts. It’s been enjoyable to dive again into that world and we’ve got so many instructions wherein to go and so many new characters to discover. We’ve solely scratched the floor of Hannah Waddingham’s mom witch.”

“I’m hoping that we’re capable of discover each side of those tales and take these characters on a bunch of enjoyable adventures,” D’Angelo continued. “We don’t actually know what it’s, however we’re exploring all choices and I feel everyone is so delighted by the response that ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ received, and we’re excited to proceed these tales.”

“Hocus Pocus 2” broke data on the Nielsen Prime 10 streaming charts when it debuted, incomes a gap weekend of two.7 billion minutes watched. The film additionally grew to become the most-watched unique movie for Disney+ on the time of its launch over its opening three-day body. “Hocus Pocus 2” was directed by Anne Fletcher, who can also be set to return to helm the third movie.

Watch Parker’s interview on “Watch What Occurs Reside!” within the video beneath.