Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) - Page 13 - Blu-ray Forum

stvn1974 · 05-28-2022, 08:25 PM

Just because a movie that initially flopped finds an audience on home video years later doesn't mean a sequel is going to do any better. Blade Runner 2049 anyone?

HorrorBlu · 05-28-2022, 08:36 PM

^ Blade Runner is an R-rated movie though, so you can't really compare it to this.

I'm fine with it going to streaming, but I think some of you are under-estimating the following this movie has, especially among women. Plus, you'd have parents who grew up with the original bringing their kids to see it now.

When the pandemic started and studios started re-releasing their older movies in theaters, I'm pretty sure Hocus Pocus brought in the biggest box-office of any of them, even more than titles like Jurassic Park and Empire Strikes Back.

MazeRunner · 05-30-2022, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

^ Blade Runner is an R-rated movie though, so you can't really compare it to this.

I'm fine with it going to streaming, but I think some of you are under-estimating the following this movie has, especially among women. Plus, you'd have parents who grew up with the original bringing their kids to see it now.

When the pandemic started and studios started re-releasing their older movies in theaters, I'm pretty sure Hocus Pocus brought in the biggest box-office of any of them, even more than titles like Jurassic Park and Empire Strikes Back.

Hocus Pocus gets played on cable TV on multiple channels EVERY October. There's still tons of merch for it at Spirit Halloween.

A sequel would definitely do AT LEAST $50M domestic if they decided to release it in theatres.

Sozo · 05-30-2022, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

^ Blade Runner is an R-rated movie though, so you can't really compare it to this.

I'm fine with it going to streaming, but I think some of you are under-estimating the following this movie has, especially among women. Plus, you'd have parents who grew up with the original bringing their kids to see it now.

When the pandemic started and studios started re-releasing their older movies in theaters, I'm pretty sure Hocus Pocus brought in the biggest box-office of any of them, even more than titles like Jurassic Park and Empire Strikes Back.

Even the Disney theme parks put a major emphasis on the Hocus Pocus characters during fall and the crowds love them when they show up. I'm not saying a rabid theme park crowd is indicative of box office success, but the movie/characters do have a big following and I think it would have shown up at the box office, but whatever. I'm happy to watch it at home.

Magic Dusty · 05-31-2022, 04:49 AM

I agree. Hocus Pocus is a huge property for Disney. It only isn't seen as much as other films because it is a Halloween-time film and that is when it is seen. I would expect its sequel to make big money in theaters at Halloween-time.

avs commenter · 05-31-2022, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MazeRunner

Hocus Pocus gets played on cable TV on multiple channels EVERY October. There's still tons of merch for it at Spirit Halloween.

A sequel would definitely do AT LEAST $50M domestic if they decided to release it in theatres.

If can't do at least $100M domestic than its probably more valuable as a streaming exclusive for Disney

BluCollector13 · 06-28-2022, 01:04 PM

They're back to put a spell on us.

storythecorgi · 06-28-2022, 01:47 PM

The teaser looks great!

PS: Can the OP update the title??

SteelbookCat · 06-28-2022, 02:37 PM

That tag line for the official poster lol

HipsterTrash · 06-28-2022, 02:41 PM

Stoke

Me-Hostage · 06-28-2022, 06:16 PM

I'll be subbing to Disney+ just for this, unless they release it to other providers on the same day, but I doubt it.

Scarface33 · 06-28-2022, 06:58 PM

I'll see it since I have Disney+ However, just by looking at the teaser, I have a feeling this sequel won't live up to expectations. Will probably be inferior to the first one.

joshsquash729 · 06-28-2022, 08:37 PM

Looks like a lot of fun! I'm going into it with as low expectations as possible. I don't expect it to be as good as the original, but I'm at least hoping to have some fun.

It's amusing to me how, despite being dead for however long, the Sandersons came back looking like they've had a fair amount of work done.

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy they didn't de-age them, and it doesn't really bother me- I think they look great, it's just amusing. Hell must have some great plastic surgeons!

rooboy78 · 06-28-2022, 11:14 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again - Disney is absolutely IDIOTIC by not giving this a theatrical release. What’s the point in going directly to streaming? How many actual new subscriptions will this even generate? I feel like most people who want Disney+ already have it so you’re not driving that many new subscribers.

By making this exclusive to Disney+, the studio is not only losing all the theatrical money but also the revenue they would generate with physical media sales (the original movie STILL sells).

Really shaking my head at this baffling decision by Disney and I wish I could make some sense of this.

Sozo · 06-29-2022, 12:35 AM

The irony is it probably doesn't get made if Disney+ didn't exist. I'd have preferred a theatrical release, though, and would have been there opening weekend.

The teaser was fine. I think the hype around it is probably going to be more fun than the actual movie, but either way, I'm looking forward to revisiting the world in a couple of months.

sfmarine · 06-29-2022, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarface33

I'll see it since I have Disney+ However, just by looking at the teaser, I have a feeling this sequel won't live up to expectations. Will probably be inferior to the first one.

My thoughts as well. Hard to top a classic but let’s hope it’s worth the wait. Going in optimistic with a side of caution!

storythecorgi · 06-29-2022, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rooboy78

I've said it before and I'll say it again - Disney is absolutely IDIOTIC by not giving this a theatrical release. What’s the point in going directly to streaming? How many actual new subscriptions will this even generate? I feel like most people who want Disney+ already have it so you’re not driving that many new subscribers.

By making this exclusive to Disney+, the studio is not only losing all the theatrical money but also the revenue they would generate with physical media sales (the original movie STILL sells).

Really shaking my head at this baffling decision by Disney and I wish I could make some sense of this.

I agree. This movie would have made MILLIONS with a theatrical release. But they're so hung up on getting subscribers so they must think this will generate more subscribers. I also wouldn't be surprised if Disney+ coincidently raised their price in mid September.

Batman1980 · 06-29-2022, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

My thoughts as well. Hard to top a classic but let’s hope it’s worth the wait. Going in optimistic with a side of caution!

Just won't be the same without the old gang back together again.

Freezeup · 06-29-2022, 01:03 AM

I'm so excited!! It ACTUALLY looks amazing and feels like they successfully take off where the first ended. The tone and atmosphere is on point. Perfect trailer.

Crazy not to release this in theaters. This would have blown up the box office compared to Lightyear. I hope it blows up Disney+ so much. This feels too good to be true. Hocus Pocus IS Halloween to me. That and Michael Myers and we get both this season!!

sfmarine · 06-29-2022, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman1980

Just won't be the same without the old gang back together again.

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05-28-2022, 08:25 PM	#241
stvn1974 Banned Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Just because a movie that initially flopped finds an audience on home video years later doesn't mean a sequel is going to do any better. Blade Runner 2049 anyone?

05-28-2022, 08:36 PM	#242
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1	^ Blade Runner is an R-rated movie though, so you can't really compare it to this. I'm fine with it going to streaming, but I think some of you are under-estimating the following this movie has, especially among women. Plus, you'd have parents who grew up with the original bringing their kids to see it now. When the pandemic started and studios started re-releasing their older movies in theaters, I'm pretty sure Hocus Pocus brought in the biggest box-office of any of them, even more than titles like Jurassic Park and Empire Strikes Back.

05-31-2022, 04:49 AM	#245
Magic Dusty Senior Member Member since:Apr 2019 Location:Pennsylvania	I agree. Hocus Pocus is a huge property for Disney. It only isn't seen as much as other films because it is a Halloween-time film and that is when it is seen. I would expect its sequel to make big money in theaters at Halloween-time.

06-28-2022, 01:47 PM	#248
storythecorgi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Michigan 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:338 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:2	The teaser looks great! PS: Can the OP update the title??

06-28-2022, 02:37 PM	#249
SteelbookCat Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2017 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:104 DVD collection:69 MA collection:75 iTunes collection:2	That tag line for the official poster lol

06-28-2022, 02:41 PM	#250
HipsterTrash Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2019 Location:Canada 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:3003	Stoke

06-28-2022, 06:16 PM	#251
Me-Hostage Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Missouri 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:130 DVD collection:64 Digital collection:2607 iTunes collection:3 iTunes music:23 Trading Score:228	I'll be subbing to Disney+ just for this, unless they release it to other providers on the same day, but I doubt it.

06-28-2022, 06:58 PM	#252
Scarface33 Banned Member since:Jun 2021	I'll see it since I have Disney+ However, just by looking at the teaser, I have a feeling this sequel won't live up to expectations. Will probably be inferior to the first one.

06-28-2022, 08:37 PM	#253
joshsquash729 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2018 Location:Forest Hills, NY 4K collection:265 Blu-ray collection:729 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:7	Looks like a lot of fun! I'm going into it with as low expectations as possible. I don't expect it to be as good as the original, but I'm at least hoping to have some fun. It's amusing to me how, despite being dead for however long, the Sandersons came back looking like they've had a fair amount of work done. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy they didn't de-age them, and it doesn't really bother me- I think they look great, it's just amusing. Hell must have some great plastic surgeons!

06-28-2022, 11:14 PM	#254
rooboy78 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:475 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:2 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:4	I've said it before and I'll say it again - Disney is absolutely IDIOTIC by not giving this a theatrical release. What’s the point in going directly to streaming? How many actual new subscriptions will this even generate? I feel like most people who want Disney+ already have it so you’re not driving that many new subscribers. By making this exclusive to Disney+, the studio is not only losing all the theatrical money but also the revenue they would generate with physical media sales (the original movie STILL sells). Really shaking my head at this baffling decision by Disney and I wish I could make some sense of this.

06-29-2022, 12:35 AM	#255
Sozo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:117 Trading Score:100	The irony is it probably doesn't get made if Disney+ didn't exist. I'd have preferred a theatrical release, though, and would have been there opening weekend. The teaser was fine. I think the hype around it is probably going to be more fun than the actual movie, but either way, I'm looking forward to revisiting the world in a couple of months.

06-29-2022, 01:03 AM	#259
Freezeup Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Toronto Trading Score:1	I'm so excited!! It ACTUALLY looks amazing and feels like they successfully take off where the first ended. The tone and atmosphere is on point. Perfect trailer. Crazy not to release this in theaters. This would have blown up the box office compared to Lightyear. I hope it blows up Disney+ so much. This feels too good to be true. Hocus Pocus IS Halloween to me. That and Michael Myers and we get both this season!!

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