# Nicole Kidman’s 104-Minute Fantasy Classic Officially Takes Over HBO Max

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nicole-kidmans-104-minute-fantasy-classic-officially-takes-over-hbo-max/
- Published: 2026-11-05T01:30:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T02:24:14+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/practical-magic-streaming-success-hbo-max-november-2026/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- *Practical Magic* is among HBO Max’s ten most-watched US films.
- The 1998 film is gaining attention as its sequel leaves cinemas.
- *Practical Magic 2* earned $105 million worldwide against a $75 million budget.

## Summary

The 1998 fantasy film *Practical Magic*, starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as witch sisters, has entered the ten most-watched films on HBO Max in the United States. Its streaming popularity comes as the recently released sequel, *Practical Magic 2*, nears the end of its cinema run, suggesting continued interest in the original despite the sequel’s mixed reception.

The article says *Practical Magic 2* earned $105 million worldwide against a reported $75 million budget, and describes reviews from audiences and critics as negative. It also mentions *Wildwood*, which has taken $30 million against a $100 million production budget. The figures place both films in a challenging autumn season for fantasy releases, while the original *Practical Magic* is finding a new audience on streaming.

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