**Practical Magic 2** opened in theaters on September 10-11, 2026, and quickly settled into the low-to-mid 30s on Rotten Tomatoes before stabilizing near 39% from 125 reviews. Critics have pointed to a familiar but uneven script, pacing issues, and reliance on nostalgia that fails to match the original's cult appeal, though Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s chemistry earns consistent praise. The result mirrors the 1998 film’s 30% Tomatometer while diverging sharply from strong audience scores above 90%, echoing a pattern where fan sentiment outpaces professional verdicts. With the score now locked in ahead of any final tallies, traders are focused on whether additional reviews can push it across key thresholds like 40%.