Collider's review of "Practical Magic 2" argues that the legacy sequel, despite reuniting stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, fails to recapture the charm of the beloved 1998 original. The reviewer notes that while 2026 has produced strong legacy sequels such as "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" and "The Devil Wears Prada 2," this follow-up falls short, undermined by a convoluted, bland plot and a weak script rather than the enthusiasm of its returning cast.

The film reveals that the Owens family curse was never actually broken, with Sally (Bullock) having erased magic from the memories of her daughters Kylie (Joey King) and Antonia (Maisie Williams) after losing loved ones, while swearing her sister Gillian (Kidman) to secrecy. A family tragedy at Aunt Jet's (Dianne Wiest) birthday sends Kylie fleeing to London to uncover her past, pursued by Sally and Gillian alongside academic Ian (Lee Pace), while a warlock named Thomas (Solly McLeod) and Kylie's ailing boyfriend (Xolo Maridueña) complicate the story. The review criticises numerous plot holes, inconsistent characterisation, flimsy motivations and repetitive, overly expository dialogue as the film's chief weaknesses.