Early critic reviews have anchored "Practical Magic 2" in the low-to-mid 30s on Rotten Tomatoes, consistent with the 1998 original’s 30% score, as the September 8 embargo lift revealed widespread complaints about an overlong script, tonal inconsistency, and uneven direction from Susanne Bier despite praise for Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s chemistry. The 130-minute sequel, which expands the Owens family curse storyline with Joey King and Maisie Williams in new roles, opened in theaters around September 10 amid strong nostalgia marketing but faces the same critic-audience gap seen in the first film. With roughly 60 reviews logged and audience scores still pending, traders are watching for any late score movement before the market resolves, though historical patterns suggest limited upside from additional notices.