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    Nicole Kidman Casts the Perfect Spell in a Slinky Cut-Out Gown Worthy of 'Practical Magic'

    It's time to embrace pre-fall dressing—with a witchy edge.

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    Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are set to return as the Owens sisters in the long-awaited sequel, Practical Magic 2, which will hit theaters in September. To promote the movie, Kidman and Bullock, along with their new costars, Joey King and Maisie Williams, paid a surprise visit to a screening on August 1. For the witchy occasion, Kidman chose the ideal black cut-out gown.

    Sharing footage of the night on Instagram, Kidman captioned her post, "Our kind of family reunion 🖤 Loved spending a magical night at @cinespia with all of you, our fellow witches."

    Taking to the stage, Kidman wore a slinky long black dress, featuring spaghetti straps and subtle cut-outs throughout the gown. The Oscar winner forwent accessories and let her dress do the talking.

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    This isn't the first time Kidman has worn a slinky black dress to promote Practical Magic 2. In April, Kidman wore a partially sheer black gown to reunite with Bullock at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. She completed the look with a pair of pointed-toe patent black pumps.

    Nicole Kidman has long blonde hair and bangs and wears a slinky black gown to promote 'Practical Magic' with Sandra Bullock at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 14, 2026

    Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 14, 2026.

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    With more than a month to go before Practical Magic 2 is released, Kidman will hopefully showcase several more witchy-adjacent gowns to give fans all the inspiration they need for the premiere.

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