'They ruined my favorite movie': fans slam Practical Magic 2 trailer for 'Netflix lighting' as Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman legacy sequel swaps haunting darkness for pastel color

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Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:16:49 +0000

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The first trailer for Practical Magic 2 is here and if the lighting is anything to go by, things are feeling a lot less spooky.

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Follows Sally and Gillian Owens decades later as they "confront the lingering family curse that makes men they love die horribly" We're only months away from midnight margaritas, but the first teaser trailer for Practical Magic 2 has already landed, which you can catch up with below. With stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest all returning, the legacy sequel will follow Sally (Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Kidman) decades later as they confront the lingering family curse that makes men they love
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While the first trailer is only teasing what's to come, it hasn't landed well with some fans thanks to lighting changes.

The original 1998 movie was known for its dark, moody and gothic appearance, which seems to have vanished in favor of muted pastels and so-called "
Netflix lighting." this is the bad place https://t.co/VDhxOkYXsH pic.twitter.com/WxHrf78mOo April 20, 2026 "This being the movie that breaks the poor color grading curse is incredibly ironic for many reasons" Practical Magic 2 | Official Teaser Trailer - YouTube Watch On A quick social media search proves that if fans are talking about the Practical Magic 2 trailer, they're talking about the "poor color grading."

"This being the movie that breaks the poor color grading curse is incredibly ironic for many reasons," one fan posted on X/Twitter, with another agreeing
, "I can forgive a lot, but pastels?" Get daily insight, inspiration and
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"Like wtf happened to movies?? Why do they look so dull nowadays?" a third weighed in. the original film was so vibrant pic.twitter.com/yYLP6ntCbF https://t.co/wPwFQmvTFm April 20, 2026 The new movie, due to be released September 11, seems to have already become a victim of so-called "Netflix lighting."

This is described by No Film School as "a modern, digital-first aesthetic characterized by soft, low-contrast, and evenly exposed scenes designed to look good on diverse devices."

Of course, a lot can change between now, the full trailer release and the distribution of the movie itself. One thing's for sure: Bullock and Kidman
are going to give promoting the sequel everything they have. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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