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Critics Are Slamming ‘Practical Magic 2.’ Fans Don’t Care

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Rolling Stone

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The new sequel has been even more harshly panned than the 1998 original.But it wasn't made to be high art — it was made to celebrate sisterhood…

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  • The new sequel has been even more harshly panned than the 1998 original.But it wasn't made to be high art — it was made to celebrate sisterhood…
  • Reported by Rolling Stone and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:19:49 UTC.

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  1. ‘Practical Magic 2’ Brews Up $46M WW In Global Opening

  2. Box Office: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Fizzles With $30 Million Debut

  3. ‘Practical Magic 2’ Summons $30M to End Spider-Man’s Streak at No. 1

  4. Critics Are Slamming ‘Practical Magic 2.’ Fans Don’t Care

  5. ‘Practical Magic 2’ Opens To $30M U.S., On Par With Recent Sandra Bullock Pics – Box Office Update

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