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The Craft: Legacy

The Craft: Legacy is a 2020 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Zoe Lister-Jones.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Craft: Legacy is a 2020 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Zoe Lister-Jones. It is a legacy sequel to The Craft (1996) and follows four teenage girls who form a witch coven. The film stars Cailee Spaeny, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, and Zoey Luna, with supporting roles from Michelle Monaghan, David Duchovny, and Nicholas Galitzine.

Plot

The story follows a newcomer and three outcast classmates who form a coven and begin experimenting with witchcraft. The film builds on the coming-of-age and supernatural themes associated with the original film.

Cast

The principal cast includes Cailee Spaeny, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, and Zoey Luna as the coven members. Michelle Monaghan, David Duchovny, Nicholas Galitzine, and Fairuza Balk appear in supporting roles.

Release and reception

The film was released in the United States through video on demand and in select international theatres on October 28, 2020. It earned about US$2.3 million worldwide against a US$18 million budget, and was commercially unsuccessful. The film received mixed critical responses and was nominated for a 2021 GLAAD Media Award.

Relationship to The Craft

The Craft: Legacy is positioned as a continuation of the 1996 film The Craft rather than a direct remake. Reviews noted that it includes references to the original film and retains a similar narrative framework.

Key facts

  • It is a legacy sequel to The Craft (1996).
  • The film centers on four teenage girls who practice witchcraft as a coven.
  • Cailee Spaeny, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, and Zoey Luna play the four main teenage witches.
  • It was released in the United States via video on demand on October 28, 2020.
  • The film earned about US$2.3 million worldwide against an US$18 million budget.
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Canadian context

The film is part of an internationally distributed Hollywood franchise and was available to Canadian audiences through home entertainment and streaming platforms.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Craft: Legacy a sequel or a remake?
It is a legacy sequel to The Craft (1996), not a direct remake.
Who directed The Craft: Legacy?
Zoe Lister-Jones wrote and directed the film.
Who stars in the film?
The main cast is Cailee Spaeny, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, and Zoey Luna, with Michelle Monaghan, David Duchovny, and Nicholas Galitzine in supporting roles.
When was it released?
It was released in the United States on October 28, 2020.
What is the film about?
It follows four teenage girls who form a coven of witches and begin exploring their powers.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Craft:_Legacy
    Supports: Title, synopsis, cast, release, budget, box office, sequel status, and award nomination.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_craft_legacy
    Supports: Director, producers, screenwriter, runtime, genre, rating, and synopsis.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4685762/
    Supports: Release date, runtime, and general film details.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81351571
    Supports: Streaming availability, genre classification, and premise.
  5. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-craft-legacy
    Supports: Plot summary, release date, director, cast, runtime, and MPAA rating.