Thora Birch News & Updates

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 • Yahoo

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

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

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 • MSN

Thora Birch Shares a ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ Update, Reflects on ‘Now & Then’ 30 Years Later

Thora Birch made a rare red carpet appearance this past week and shared an update on a potential thi...

Oct 26, 2025 • Just Jared

'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 Biography

Thora Birch is an accomplished American actress known for her diverse roles across film and televisi...

Jan 25, 2022 • aceshowbiz

Thora Birch ‘Dismayed’ She Couldn’t Return For ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel, Explains ‘Wednesday’ Exit

Thora Birch said she had been working on another project when "Hocus Pocus 2" was filmed She said sh...

Sep 27, 2022 • International Business Times

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

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Jul 16, 2018 • Us Weekly

Gamma on The Walking Dead: Thora Birch joins the Whisperers

Gamma on The Walking Dead begins with the new episode of the show. Thora Birch will finally make her...

Oct 13, 2019 • Monsters and Critics

Thora Birch & Jack Kesy set to headline John J Budion’s most ambitious film yet

The year has barely found its footing, and already the slate of upcoming films and series is crowded...

Jan 22, 2026 • MSN

“Hocus Pocus ”Star Thora Birch Reveals She's Bisexual: 'Find Your Community Where You Can'

Thora Birch is opening up about her identity, sharing publicly that she is bisexual while reflecting...

May 22, 2026 • AOL

Thora Birch Won’t Return as Dani in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ But 3 Other Iconic Characters Are Still on the Table

The long-awaited Hocus Pocus 2 is arriving on Disney+ this year. While the official cast is filled w...

Mar 15, 2022 • The Cheat Sheet

Thora Birch

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

Mar 18, 2019 • Entertainment Tonight

Thora Birch, Barbara Hershey, Jeff Perry & Morgan Saylor Among Cast For Indie Feature ‘The Last Seder’

EXCLUSIVE: BAFTA nominee Thora Birch (American Beauty), Oscar nominee Barbara Hershey (Black Swan), ...

Aug 14, 2026 • Deadline.com

“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 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

Thora Birch, Barbara Hershey, Jeff Perry Lead 'The Last Seder' Film

EXCLUSIVE: BAFTA nominee Thora Birch (American Beauty), Oscar nominee Barbara Hershey (Black Swan), ...

Aug 14, 2026 • Deadline on MSN

‘Dallas’ Child Star Appears Unrecognizable in Rare Photo at 50

A former child star has reemerged looking completely unrecognizable decades after he rose to fame in...

Aug 17, 2026 • The Daily Beast on MSN

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: ‘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

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

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

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May 22, 2026 • Yahoo

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