Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is returning for “one last spell” this summer on Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Channel On Demand. This four-part event will go into production next week as it continues the story of the Emmy Award-winning Wizards of Waverly Place. Executive producer Selena Gomez will be making her directorial debut for the premiere episode.
For this four-part event, Selena Gomez will also be reprising her role as Alex Russo. This will happen in multiple episodes. The following description was shared about this four-part event:
Billie, still reeling from losing Alex at the end of Season 2, discovers that the only way to rescue her mother is to reunite with her long-lost father. As her family bands together to find Alex, Billie realizes that their combined power is the only way the Russos can defeat the evil plaguing them.
This revival has been quite popular with both returning fans and new fans. From the time it launched, the series has amassed over 101 million views on Disney Channel YouTube.* It also emerged as a top streaming series across key youth and young adult audiences at the series’ launch, ranking among the top five titles overall with kids 6–11, teens 12–17, and adults 18–24 in views.**
The cast for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place features David Henrie (as Justin Russo), Janice LeAnn Brown (as Billie), Alkaio Thiele (as Roman Russo), Max Matenko (as Milo Russo), Taylor Cora (as Winter), and Mimi Gianopulos (as Giada Russo).
Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers, along with executive producers Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Rick Williams, Gomez, and Henrie. Wizards of Waverly Place was created by Todd Greenwald.
The original Wizards of Waverly Place ran from 2007 to 2012. It followed the Russo family. This family had three siblings navigating the challenges of adolescence while also mastering their magical abilities. This series launched the career of Gomez, who went on to become a multiplatinum, GRAMMY Award-nominated recording artist and successful actress. She can currently be seen in Only Murders in the Building. Currently, the first two seasons of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place are streaming on Disney+.
What do you think of this special four-part event? Are you excited to see it this summer? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
*Source: YouTube Analytics. All Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Lifetime through 2/16/26*.
**Source: Nielsen Streaming Content Ratings, Live Viewing for month 1, 10/30/24-11/26/24. Content with 3+ eps & 8+ min duration.
