Origin The original “Hocus Pocus” movie was released by Walt Disney Pictures in 1993. Since that time, there have been quite a few rumors about the possibility of a sequel to the Halloween-themed film. However, none of the fake posters or other hoaxes panned out. However, on Dec. 11, 2020, Entertainment Tonight reported that a sequel had finally been announced on Dec. 10 during a Disney’s Investor Day event. The announcement said that a sequel to the 1993 film “Hocus Pocus” would premiere on the Disney+ streaming video platform. It was also announced that Adam Shankman (“Hairspray,” “Rock of Ages,” “A Walk to Remember”) would direct “Hocus Pocus 2.”