Character Relationships in Hocus Pocus 3
Winifred Sanderson (played by Bette Midler) is a protagonist in Hocus Pocus 3.
The ruthless and cunning leader of the Sanderson sisters, whose centuries-long obsession with eternal youth and vengeance drives the saga. Initially banished in 1653, she orchestrates the 1693 child-abduction scheme and casts the resurrection curse before her execution. After being resurrected in 1993 and 2022, her ambition peaks when she casts the forbidden Magicae Maxima spell to target the Traske lineage. Ultimately, she accepts the spell's true cost, sacrificing her omnipotence to reunite with her sisters. Sarah Sanderson (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) appears in Hocus Pocus 3.
The whimsical, singing accomplice of the trio, whose lighthearted exterior masks a ruthless dedication to her sisters' survival. Following her 1653 banishment, she participates in the 1693 life-draining rituals and is resurrected in both 1993 and 2022. In 1993, she uses her vocal magic to lure Salem's children, while in 2022, she assists Winifred in the Magicae Maxima ritual before accepting her fate to allow the coven to reunite the sisters. Mary Sanderson (played by Kathy Najimy) appears in Hocus Pocus 3.
The pragmatic and resourceful member of the sisterhood, who consistently balances Winifred's aggression with strategic caution. After her 1653 exile, she joins the 1693 life-draining crimes and is resurrected in 1993 and 2022. She actively attempts to drain children's life forces in 1993, and in 2022, she helps gather spell components and hunt the Traske mayor, ultimately accepting her fading as part of the sisters' eternal reunion.
Hocus Pocus 3 (2026) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
