Sandra Bullock recalls how Practical Magic's release fell flat despite high hopes
2 sourcesUpdated Sep 1, 2026
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Sandra's right that the vibe of that movie took a while to catch on, it's such a cozy watch now though.
Funny how it flopped in theaters but became a Halloween/fall staple people rewatch every year. Guess the studio just didn't know what they had.