'Hocus Pocus 2' Brings Sanderson Sisters Back To Salem Common

SALEM, MA — The Sanderson Sisters are coming back to Salem Common this weekend.

At least, residents and fans of the 1993 cult classic set and filmed in the Witch City will get to see Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy revive their roles on the big screen during a public viewing of "Hocus Pocus 2" set for Salem Common Sunday night.

Creative Collective and the city are hosting the event in the same park where Allison and Max walked to school in the original movie three decades ago. While many scenes from that movie were filmed right in Salem, the bulk of the sequel was filmed in Rhode Island, despite the sequel trailer in which Winifred Sanderson, portrayed by Midler, declares: "Lock up your children! Yes, Salem, we're back!"

The full "Hocus Pocus 2" trailer can be seen here.

The movie will be shown from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

There is no seating in Salem Common with those attending recommended to bring blankets, pillows and hoodies. The Food Court will be open on the Common for the show.

Those attending are advised that, per the Salem Police Department, coolers will not be permitted. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are also not allowed.

As of Tuesday, there is a slight chance of rain showers forecast for Sunday. There is no rain date scheduled for the show.

The movie will premiere on the Disney+ streaming service starting on Friday.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)