It may not be fall yet, but there’s a witchy vibe in the air—thanks to all things Practical Magic.
On September 11, Practical Magic 2 hits theaters, nearly three decades after the original cult classic first arrived on the big screen. Original stars Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Stockard Channing, and Dianne Wiest are all returning for the sequel, with newcomers Joey King and Maisie Williams joining the cast.
With the buzz around the release, now’s the perfect time to look back at the 1998 premiere. The Practical Magic 2 press tour has already brought plenty of standout fashion—Kidman in new Versace, Bullock in Givenchy. Let’s see if their ’90s looks still hold up.
Sandra Bullock
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Fans of Kidman might be disappointed to hear she didn’t attend the October 1998 premiere—but her co-star Bullock did. Bullock wore a classic little black dress by Dolce & Gabbana, featuring a square neckline and a fitted, corset-style waist. (Very ’90s, right down to the delicate strappy heels.) The all-black styling also feels very witch-inspired—call it method dressing before that was even a thing.
But Bullock wasn’t the only one with a perfectly ’90s look. Channing, for example, wore a sleek leather overcoat over a black sheath dress, finishing it off with strappy heels—very Calvin Klein. It’s a look that captures the era perfectly, yet still feels fresh today.
Stockard Channing
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For some reason, Hollywood heartthrob Matthew McConaughey also showed up at the premiere, looking every bit the ’90s hunk. That tan leather coat? Those straight-leg jeans? It’s a sleek, timeless outfit that wouldn’t look out of place at an event in 2026. But no one stole the show quite like Mariska Hargitay, who wowed in a fitted red V-neck, embellished pencil skirt, and sharp pointed pumps. This ’90s minimalist style is something even today’s It girls still try to recreate.
Consider these throwback Practical Magic looks the perfect inspiration for your fall style board. Scroll below for even more standout moments.
Matthew McConaughey
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Mariska Hargitay
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Stacy Ferguson (Fergie)
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Evan Rachel Wood
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Lori Petty
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LeAnn Rimes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Since you didnt specify a particular show movie or event I have created FAQs based on the most famous and culturally significant premiere of 1998 Titanic and Saving Private Ryan
However to be most useful I have structured this around the 1998 Academy Awards ceremony as it was the premiere event of that year
Here is the FAQ list
General History
Q What was the big premiere event in 1998
A The biggest one was the 70th Academy Awards ceremony held on March 23 1998 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles It was the night Titanic swept the awards
Q Why is the 1998 Oscars still talked about today
A Because Titanic tied the record for the most Oscars ever won by a single film matching BenHur It was also the first time a disaster epic won Best Picture in decades
Q Who hosted the 1998 Oscars
A Comedian and actor Billy Crystal hosted the ceremony It was his sixth time hosting
Q Was there any controversy at the 1998 premiere
A Yes Many people felt Saving Private Ryan deserved Best Picture over Titanic Also there was a famous moment where actress Kim Basinger won Best Supporting Actress for LA Confidential which was considered an upset over the favorite Gloria Stuart
The Movies Winners
Q Which movies were nominated for Best Picture in 1998
A The nominees were Titanic As Good as It Gets Good Will Hunting LA Confidential and The Full Monty
Q Who won Best Actor and Best Actress that night
A Jack Nicholson won Best Actor for As Good as It Gets and Helen Hunt won Best Actress for the same film It was the first time a lead actor and actress won for the same movie since 1975