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HOCUS POCUS AND THE ALL-NEW SEQUEL

A.W. Jantha

Poppy fights to save her family from the Sanderson sisters. (Ages 14 and up)

Ages 12+Source checked

Why this age? Moderate spooky peril, witchcraft, threatening supernatural characters, and some death-related backstory accompany accessible adventure themes. Best suited to readers comfortable with Halloween-style horror. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Connected to the broader Disney franchise/film IP.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Historical deaths and undeath are central to the premise, but they are treated fantastically and without emphasis on graphic suffering or sustained grief.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No graphic or detailed injuries are described; focus is on magical atmosphere.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language consistent with a YA rating.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

No significant focus on LGBTQIA themes or characters.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

References to historical witchcraft and Salem's history are thematic, not religious in practice.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features age-appropriate teenage crushes and romantic relationships.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Witches, curses, undead characters, and supernatural threats create recurring suspense, but the tone is fantastical and comic rather than intensely frightening.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

No glorification of drugs or alcohol.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes supernatural conflicts, magical combat, and peril involving young characters, typical of fantasy horror.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters must repeatedly show bravery to face the Sanderson sisters' threats.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Inventive magical problems, imaginative spells, supernatural world-building, and clever efforts to outwit witches strongly encourage imaginative play.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Modern characters represent a more diverse cast than the original 1993 film.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation, caring relationships, and protecting others are recurring positive values, even amid comic conflict.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes loyalty, family, friendship, responsibility, and resisting selfish or harmful uses of power.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Young protagonists show loyalty and initiative, though they sometimes take risky actions while confronting supernatural problems.

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