The Practical Magic movie has become a cult classic, but some viewers might not know that it’s based on a book and made significant changes to the overall story

. Alice Hoffman wrote Practical Magic, which was published in 1995, and the film adaptation came out just three years later, in 1998. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as Sally and Gillian, the twin sisters who serve as the protagonists of both versions, the movie didn’t receive critical acclaim when it came out but has grown in the estimation of many people over time.

What the next movie will be about is up for debate, but it will likely be closer in tone to the movie rather than the book, which took a darker and more mysterious tone overall.

Due to the increase in popularity of the film in recent years, Kidman and Bullock will return for Practical Magic 2. While waiting for the next installment of their story, looking back on the original text might give insight into what’s to come. However, some of the most memorable scenes in Practical Magic weren’t in the book and were invented for the screen. What the next movie will be about is up for debate, but it will likely be closer in tone to the movie rather than the book, which took a darker and more mysterious tone overall.