Thora Birch News & Updates

Whatever Happened to Thora Birch from ‘Hocus Pocus’?

"I smell children!" Seeing as it's officially spooky season, it's time to bust out your perennial Ha...

Oct 18, 2021 • popcrush

“Hocus Pocus” Star Thora Birch Calls Halloween Her ‘Favorite Holiday,’ Reveals Costume Plans for This Year (Exclusive)

Birch tells PEOPLE that she would still love Oct. 31, even if she wasn't "intrinsically tied" to the...

Oct 28, 2025 • Yahoo

I Can't Believe Thora Birch Was Supposed To Be In Wednesday — Her Character & Why She Left The Netflix Show, Explained

I'd be hard-pressed to think of a more perfect TV cast than the one in Wednesday, and I was quite su...

Mar 09, 2025 • ScreenRant on MSN

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Thora Birch talks about a potential return in 'Hocus Pocus 3' while speaking with ET's Denny Directo...

Mar 18, 2019 • Entertainment Tonight

“Hocus Pocus” star Thora Birch comes out as bisexual

Thora Birch is sharing her truth. The former child star, best known for her performances in the movi...

May 22, 2026 • AOL

Thora Birch, 44, Comes Out as Bisexual While Uplifting LGBTQ+ Community: "I Don’t Want to Get Too Political"

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thora Birch at The Abbey 35th ...

May 22, 2026 • Yahoo

Thora Birch Reveals Reason 'Hocus Pocus 2' Return Didn't Work Out and If She'll Still Watch (Exclusive)

After revealing that she was “dismayed” she couldn’t reprise her role as Dani Dennison in Hocu...

Sep 29, 2022 • Entertainment Tonight

Thora Birch Looks Back on ‘Hocus Pocus’ 25 Years Later, Why She Thinks It Still Translates Today (Exclusive)

A virgin lit the black flame candle. That’s how the Sanderson sisters made their historic return i...

Jul 16, 2018 • Us Weekly

Thora Birch: ‘I wouldn’t trade child fame... but it has a heavy price’

The return of Thora Birch: ‘I wouldn’t trade child stardom... but it has a heavy price’ - THE ...

Feb 06, 2026 • The Independent on MSN

Thora Birch Says She Is ‘Super Open’ to a ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ Role: ‘We’ll See’

"Hocus Pocus" star Thora Birch made it clear she's ready to face off against the Sanderson Sisters a...

Oct 24, 2025 • Yahoo

Thora Birch Returns to the Spotlight in Style with New Movie at Cannes, 32 Years After “Hocus Pocus”

Thora Birch attended the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 16 to debut The Chronology of Water, direc...

May 16, 2025 • AOL

'Hocus Pocus 2' Cast Reveals What Thora Birch's Role Would've Been: 'We Went to Her for Help'

Thora Birch recently said "there were three options we had for how to bring" her character Dani back...

Oct 04, 2022 • People

Thora Birch Returns: How the 'American Beauty' Child Star is Conquering Acting and Directing in Her 40s

In the '00s, Thora Birch, who started out as a charming child star in films like Hocus Pocus and Now...

Sep 24, 2024 • First for Women on MSN

Side-By-Side Pics Show What The Now And Then Ladies Looked Like In The '90s & Today

"Now and Then" premiered in 1995, and the film's leading ladies, including Thora Birch, Gaby Hoffman...

Jun 27, 2026 • Yahoo

Thora Birch Reflects on Iconic Roles from Hocus Pocus to American Beauty

Thora Birch shares her journey from "Hocus Pocus" to "American Beauty," discussing the enduring appe...

Jul 09, 2026 • Yahoo

‘Hocus Pocus 2’: Here’s What Thora Birch Would’ve Liked Dani’s Story to Be Had She Returned

“Hocus Pocus 2” has arrived, and once again, the Sanderson Sisters have returned from the dead. ...

Sep 29, 2022 • TheWrap

Hocus Pocus 2: Thora Birch Disappointed She Couldn't Return for Sequel

It's officially Hocus Pocus 2 week as the highly anticipated sequel will herald the return of the Sa...

Sep 28, 2022 • collider

Thora Birch reflects on a career shaped by growth and memorable roles

An exploration of Thora Birch’s journey from beloved child actor to acclaimed performer, highlight...

Jun 24, 2026 • Great Big Story on MSN

‘Hocus Pocus’ Star Thora Birch is Married

The actress announced the exciting news on Twitter on Friday, sharing a photo of herself and her new...

Dec 21, 2018 • popcrush

Thora Birch on Overleaper, Balancing the Two Roles, and The Walking Dead

Christina Radish is the Senior Entertainment Reporter at Collider. Having worked at Collider for ove...

Jun 30, 2022 • collider

Thora Birch Spills the Game-Changing Wisdom She Got from Harrison Ford and Bette Midler

Perri Nemiroff is the 2025 Press Award winner at the ICG Publicists Awards. She's the senior produce...

Jan 05, 2026 • collider

Omri Katz, Thora Birch and Vinessa Shaw Aren’t in ‘Hocus Pocus 2,’ But Max, Dani and Allison Make an Appearance

Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw and Thora Birch may not have been brought back to reprise their roles in Hoc...

Oct 03, 2022 • Decider

Thora Birch Fired from Off-Broadway Role

NEW YORK (CBS/AP) A stake has been driven into Thora Birch's New York stage debut. The 28-year-old a...

Dec 14, 2010 • CBS News

'Hocus Pocus' Actress Thora Birch Blows Up at Autograph Seeker on Video

ActressThora Birch got into a crazy, prolonged war of words with an autograph hound who got a little...

Jan 11, 2026 • AOL

Thora Birch reveals she's bisexual

Thora Birch has come out as bisexual. Speaking to Us Weekly at The Abbey's 35th Anniversary event in...

May 22, 2026 • Yahoo

90s teen star barely recognisable during rare red carpet appearance

The child star, known for a string of big film roles, has resurfaced on the red carpet at 44 – and...

Jun 03, 2026 • news.com.au

90s movie star with huge hits unrecognisable on red carpet as she makes Hollywood comeback – can you guess who she is?

A 90s movie star with a string of hit flicks looks completely unrecognisable from her heyday. Appear...

Jun 03, 2026 • The Sun

'Hocus Pocus' actress Thora Birch shares personal revelation about sexuality

Hocus Pocus actress Thora Birch publicly shared that she is bisexual while celebrating The Abbey's 3...

May 21, 2026 • Enstarz on MSN

“Hocus Pocus” star Thora Birch reveals she's bisexual: 'Find your community where you can'

At a milestone LGBTQ+ celebration, the former child star opens up about her identity and her roots ....

May 22, 2026 • People on MSN

‘Hocus Pocus’ Star Shares Personal Truth About Sexuality

Thora Birch is opening up about her identity in a deeply personal way. The “Hocus Pocus” actress...

May 22, 2026 • The Blast on MSN