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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the sequel series to the classic Disney Channel TV show Wizards of Waverly Place, is getting a second season, which is expected in the fall of 2025. The new show will continue to follow Justin Russo (David Henrie) training young wizard Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), now alongside his own sons, whose latent powers were recently awakened. Per Disney, the plot of season 2 is as follows:

[...] Billie grapples with the fact that being part of the Russo family might be more complicated than she thought —especially now that she's not the only wizard in the house. Thanks to Roman [Alkaio Thiele] and Milo's [Max Matenko] new magical powers, Justin is now tasked with training three young wizards for the Family Wizard Competition. As the stakes rise inside and outside the family, a mysterious new threat emerges—one that could unravel the Russos forever.

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Disney Channel has confirmed that Selena Gomez will be returning as Alex Russo for the second season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place!

The new series is a continuation of Selena‘s breakout show, Wizards of Waverly Place. She guest starred on the first season of the new series and serves as an executive producer. After appearing in the first and last episodes of season one, she’ll be back for the next season.

Selena confirmed the news by sharing a photo from set with the caption, “just feels right.”

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In the sequel series, young wizard Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) moves in with Alex’s brother Justin Russo (David Henrie) and his family to train in magic.

In season two of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, Billie grapples with the fact that being part of the Russo family might be more complicated than she thought —especially...

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the spinoff to the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place, is gearing up to release Season 2. The Season 1 finale left fans on a cliffhanger after Justin Russo’s children gained their powers and were told they would have to compete in the family wizard competition. This left fans wondering if they would get to see that play out. Selena Gomez confirmed that Season 2 is now in production after sharing a photo on set. Read on to find out what the show is conjuring up for another season. Has Wizards Beyond Waverly Place been renewed for Season 2? Yes! You can have all you wanted in your wildest dreams because Disney Television announced on Monday, March 31, that the Russos will be back for Season 2. It’s no surprise given the first episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place was Disney Channel’s most-watched series premiere ever on Disney+,...

Fans haven’t seen the last of Alex Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

Selena Gomez will return to guest star in Season 2 of the Disney Channel sequel series, the star announced on social media Friday.

“Just feels right…” she wrote in her post, which features her sitting on the iconic set holding a wand.

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Gomez is an executive producer on Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and she made a few guest appearances in the first season, introducing her brother Justin Russo (David Henrie) and his family to Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a wayward wizard-in-training who needs his help safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.

The only problem? Justin has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. Billie’s arrival makes Justin realize he’ll need to dust off his magical skills and get to mentoring.

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The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards have officially come to an end!

Singer Tyla hosted the show live from Barker Hangar on Saturday evening (June 21) in Santa Monica, Calif., and she even got super soaked with slime after winning the Favorite Global Music Star blimp.

The night also featured performances from Machine Gun Kelly and Katseye.

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Rihanna was presented (virtually) with the Icon Award and Jack Black accepted the King of Comedy award in person.

Keep reading below for a complete list of winners at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards…

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Favorite Kids TV Show

Ayla & The Mirrors

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The Really Loud House

The Thundermans: Undercover – Winner

Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan

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David Henrie

Dylan Gilmer

Hero Hunter

Israel Johnson – Winner

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Favorite Female TV Star (Kids)

Celina Smith

Janice LeAnn Brown

Kira Kosarin – Winner...

The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards are kicking off tonight (June 21)!

The fan-voted awards show will be hosted by singer Tyla this year, live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., starting at 8pm Et/Pt.

Once again, “kids and families in control at the biggest party of the summer with exciting star-studded collaborations, legendary skateboarding stunts, the latest in music with high-energy dancing, and Nickelodeon’s signature orange blimp trophy and epic slimings.”

Ahead of the awards show tonight, we’ve got a full list of performers, attendees and who’s all nominated for an award!

Keep reading to find out more…

Katseye is confirmed to perform their recent hit song “Gnarly,” with Machine Gun Kelly also taking the stage for a performance.

Jack Black will receive the King of Comedy Award.

Other celebrities who are set to attend the annual event include Alex Warren, Auliʻi Cravalho, Benny Blanco, Ice Spice,...

The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards will be taking place in June 2025 and the nominations have been announced!

Nickelodeon just revealed that music star Tyla will host the event live on June 21 from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. The show will air live on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, MTV2 and CMT and Nickelodeon channels around the world at 8pm Et/Pt.

Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominations this year with four mentions each. There are 35 categories in which fans can vote in, beginning on Thursday.

Musical performances for the live show will be announced at a later date.

Keep reading to find out more…

Keep reading to see the full list of nominations…

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Favorite Kids TV Show

Ayla & The Mirrors

Bunk’d

The Really Loud House

The Thundermans: Undercover

Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Favorite Male TV Star (Kids...

Green goo and big stars are joining forces once again for the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, which officially unveiled its host and nominees on Thursday.

Grammy-winning artist Tyla will take the reins as host when the show airs live on June 21 from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

The slime-filled spectacle will simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., MTV2, and CMT, as well as international Nickelodeon channels, where fans can watch their favorite TV, movie and sports stars get covered in green glop.

This year’s nominees include a fresh batch of first-timers such as Gracie Abrams, Zach Bryan, Jordan Chiles, Frankie Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Keith Lee, Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, Shohei Ohtani, and Florence Pugh.

Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominations with four each, while Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, and Jelly Roll follow close behind with three nods apiece.

Musical performances...

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a spinoff of the Disney Channel Original Series Wizards of Waverly Place, was renewed for Season 2 in March 2025. Just weeks later, Disney already has an exciting update to share with fans.

Disney announced via X post that Season 2 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is officially in production. The post features executive producer and series star David Henrie (Justin Russo), reprising his role from the original series, alongside costars Max Matenko (Milo Russo), Alkaio Thiele (Roman Russo), Taylor Cora (Winter), Janice LeAnn Brown (Billie), and Mimi Gianopulos (Giada Russo).

Lights, camera… MAGIC 🎬🪄#WizardsBeyond Season 2 is now in production! pic.twitter.com/l370oDfTZ8— Disney+ (@DisneyPlus) April 18, 2025

The Disney+ description of the series reads: "Billie, a powerful young wizard at the center of a mysterious prophecy, is sent to live in the mortal world with the only wizard teacher who can help her control her powers—Justin Russo.

Is Wizards Beyond Waverly Place coming back for season 2?(Photo Credit –Disney+)

That’s right, Disney+ and the Disney Channel have officially renewed the hit Wizards of Waverly Place spinoff for a second season, and fans are beyond excited (pun totally intended).

The sequel series follows an all-grown-up Justin Russo (David Henrie) as he steps into the mentor role, training a young wizard named Bille (Janice LeAnn Brown). But let’s be real, what fans really lost their minds over was the return of Selena Gomez as Alex Russo in season 1! With familiar faces like Maria Canals-Barrera and David DeLuise popping in as well, the nostalgia is strong with this one.

So, what’s in store for season 2? More magic? More mayhem? More surprise cameos? Here’s everything we know so far about the next spellbinding chapter of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place!

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After a successful 21-episode run, The Hollywood Reporter shared that Disney Channel and Disney+ renewed Wizards Beyond Waverly Place for season 2. The David Henrie-led series continues to attract old and new Wizards fans: "I'm overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of Wizards fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver to big warm hug to the original fans," David Henrie shared in a statement about the season 2 renewal.

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Wizards of Waverly Place consumed the late 2000s for five years, spanning four magical seasons between 2007 and 2012 and spawning one movie in 2009. Disney's hit Wizards series followed the Russo Family as Jerry Russo (David DeLuise) trained his three children, Justin (David Henrie), Max (Jake T. Austin), and Alex (Selena Gomez), to prepare them for their family wizard competition...

There's no need to wish upon a star or use your magic wand for another season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,because it's already happening. Your favorite wizard family, the Russos, and wizard in training, Billie, are returning to television screens for Season 2. The Disney+comedy series is a continuation of its hit Selena Gomez-led Wizards of Waverly Place.Itfollows an all-grown-up Justin Russo (David Henrie) living a regular life with his wife and two children, Roman and Milo. Their lives in New York City seem like any other family until his sister, Alex (Gomez), needs his assistance to help train a young wizard named Billie. Justin finds himself balancing his revived magical skills to train Billie and his normal life while safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.

The continuation debuted on October 29, 2024, and instantly brought back a nostalgic, early Disney Channel vibe during its 21-episode first season.

David Henrie, Janie Leann Brown, and Selena Gomez in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ (Disney/Eric McCandless)

Filming is expected to get underway next month on season two of Disney Channel’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Disney Branded Television renewed the popular comedy, which currently holds Disney Channel’s record for the most-watched series premiere.

The Wizards of Waverly Place sequel stars 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. Henrie and Selena Gomez serve as executive producers along with Jed Elinoff, Scott Thomas, Gary Marsh, and Jonas Agin. Elinoff and Thomas are the writers.

“I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of Wizards fans with more Russo magic while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan!

It's a magical day for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place fans. Disney+ and Disney Channel have renewed the children's comedy series for a second season.

The renewal comes just over a month after Wizards Beyond Waverly Place aired its Season 1 finale on Disney+. "I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of Wizards fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan!" said executive producer and series star David Henrie in a statement. "So many surprises in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!" The new season will begin production next month in Los Angeles.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is set more than a decade after the events of the original series, Wizards of Waverly Place, following "an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal,...

Today, Disney Branded Television announced that Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the continuation of the Emmy Award-winning Wizards of Waverly Place, has been renewed for a second season.

Premiering on Disney Channel, Disney+, and Disney Channel On Demand, the new season begins production next month in Los Angeles.

Executive producer and series star David Henrie said, “I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of ‘Wizards’ fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan! So many surprises in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!”

The first episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place was Disney Channel‘s most-watched series premiere ever on Disney+, driving 3.2 million views globally in the first 12 days. The premiere episode was also posted to Disney Channel YouTube and has amassed over...

“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” is conjuring up a second season for Disney Channel and Disney+, with production set to begin next month in Los Angeles.

Set after the events of the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel original “Wizards of Waverly Place” that concluded in 2012, “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” follows the adult Justin Russo who is trying to lead a normal, non-magical life alongside his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. But when his sister Alex brings Billie, a young wizard, to his house, Justin realizes that he is not quite finished with the magical world as he takes on the role of mentor while balancing his everyday responsibilities.

David Henrie reprises his role as Justin, while Selena Gomez guest stars as Alex. Newcomers include 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.

“I’m overwhelmed...

“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” has been renewed for a second season at Disney Channel and Disney+.

The followup to the classic Disney sitcom “Wizards of Waverly” place originally debuted in October 2024. Production on the new season of the Disney Branded Television series will begin in May in Los Angeles.

“I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of ‘Wizards’ fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan!” said executive producer and series star David Henrie. “So many surprises in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!”

Henrie reprised the role of Justin Russo in the new series, and is joined by castmates Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, and Mimi Gianopulos.

The official description of the series states that it “follows an adult Justin Russo,...

Disney is heading back to beyond Waverly Place.

Disney Branded Television, the company’s kids and family division, has renewed Wizards Beyond Waverly Place for a second season. The pickup comes about a month after the sitcom concluded its 21-episode first season. Production on season two is set to begin in April in Los Angeles.

“I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of Wizards fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan,” star and executive producer David Henrie said in a statement. “So many surprises are in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned.”

Disney ordered the update to its 2007-12 favorite Wizards of Waverly Place in March 2024. The series finds an adult Justin Russo (Henrie) living a normal, mortal life with his...

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has been renewed for a second season.

Per Disney Branded Television, the new season will go into production in Los Angeles in April. The news comes about a month after the Season 1 finale on February 28.

“I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of ‘Wizards’ fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan! So many surprises in store for this second season,” executive producer and series star David Henrie said in a statement. “It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!”

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical...

One member of the Russo family has yet to make an appearance on the Disney Channel spinoff, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Photos dropped for the finale on Friday, February 28, and fans noticed that Max Russo (Jake T. Austin) is not in them. “I need a spell to make it Feb 28th already because look at all these amazing moments to come!!” the Instagram post was captioned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wizards Beyond (@disneywizardsseries) The photos featured Justin Russo (David Henrie), his sons Milo (Max Matenko) and Roman (Alkaio Thiele), along with Roman’s friend, Winter (Taylor Cora), and Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a troubled wizard who was dropped off by Alex Russo (Selena Gomez), Justin’s sister, at the beginning of the season. Also featured in the photos are guest stars- Gomez, the main character in Wizards of Waverly Place, and Alex and Justin’s parents,...

Selena Gomez will make her return to Disney Channel's Wizards Beyond Waverly Place in the show's season finale. A new clip shows her reprising her role as Alex Russo in the upcoming episode .

Entertainment Weekly shared a clip of Gomez in the season finale of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place where her character Alex Russo visits her brother Justin (David Henrie). "Can't a sister visit her big brother?" She asks quizzically as Justin tries to figure out the ulterior motive behind Alex's return. Alex then asks Justin and his wife Giada (Mimi Gianopulos) how the star of the spin-off show, Billie, (Janice LeAnn Brown) is doing -- with the episode revolving around Billie going missing as the Russos work together to rescue her from an evil villain.

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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is back on Disney Channel!

While the sequel series returned to the network last week with a new episode, many fans without cable are waiting for new episodes to drop on Disney+.

The Disney streamer recently revealed the date that fans can expect a batch of new eps.

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12 new episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will be released on Disney+ on Friday, February 28th, and this will complete the first season!

By the time that date comes, seven of those will have already aired on Disney Channel.

Other shows debuting new episodes on Disney+ in February include Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Harlem Ice and Pixar’s upcoming new series Win or Lose.

If you missed it, Selena Gomez revealed that she will be returning for the season finale!

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[This story contains spoilers from Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season one, episode 11, “Potions Eleven.”]

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place fans finally got an answer to what actually happened during the “Unicorn Accident” at WizTech.

In the pilot episode of the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series, it was revealed that David Henrie’s Justin Russo was fired as the headmaster at the wizarding school due to the mysterious accident, which is no longer a mystery.

The latest episode of the Disney+ series saw Billie (Janice Leann Brown) using a potion to enter Justin’s mind and discovering that Justin’s underling, who eventually took over as headmaster when the eldest Russo was fired, sabotaged him. On graduation day, Justin had planned a surprise for the students that involved unicorns and fireworks, which backfired when the fireworks went off too early and spooked the unicorns. When Justin tried to use his wand to stop the herd from stampeding on students,...

Disney Channel has launched the careers of several young actors who are still working in the industry today. Disney stars like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers began their careers in popular Disney Channel shows like Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, or the iconic film Camp Rock, before becoming international superstars. Yet sometimes, child stars have a hard time growing up in the entertainment industry or maintaining the same level of success in their different projects throughout time.

Disney Channel has many original movies and TV shows that have won over audiences worldwide and taken its stars to new levels of popularity. With the success of Disney Channel projects, the stars in these shows and movies gained popularity and big fandoms as well. Frequently, this can lead to more opportunities for these Disney stars or new roles outside the network. While some Disney Channel stars have moved...

From her couch early in the morning, Selena Gomez captured the experience of being nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. The actress posted an Instagram Story of herself when she found out she was nominated for both her performances in Only Murders in the Building and Emilia Pérez. Gomez was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy TV Series as well as Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

In her Instagram story, Gomez is sitting on her couch as her name is called and is seen covering her face with her hands in amazement. Later, she shouts, “Oh my God!” before she hears that Ariana Grande (Wicked) has been nominated as well. “Oh my God, Ari! I can’t believe (it)!” Gomez said.

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The long-awaited Wizards of Waverly Place reboot show Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has finally released episode 10, wrapping up part 1 of the show's first season. Based on Alex and Justin Russo's ages, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is set about 15 years after Wizards of Waverly Place. Unlike Wizards of Waverly Place, which was primarily about middle sister of the Russo siblings Alex Russo, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place focuses on Justin Russo and his family, which includes his wife, Giada, and his sons, Roman and Milo.

Billie, a young wizard who has gotten into some trouble at school, is also taken under Justin's wing, joining the Russo household and receiving wizard training. Episode 10 explores these dynamics in even greater detail, including by introducing brand-new characters. Due to the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place episode release schedule, many were expecting episode 10 to release on Disney+ on November 23rd, 2024. Although episode 10 is not yet available...

Despite acting since she was a child, leading one of Disney Channel’s top sitcoms, Wizards of Waverly Place, starring in A24 cult classic Spring Breakers, and landing Golden Globe and Emmy nods for her lead role in smash hit series Only Murders in the Buildings, Selena Gomez still has trouble convincing casting directors to give her a shot.

When speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about her most recent feature in Netflix musical Emilia Pérez, which released earlier this month, Gomez shared that people often tell her that she’s...

The acclaimed reboot, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, is already well into its inaugural season, with plenty of episodes still on the way before season 1 ends. Following up on the lives of the Russo family from Wizards of Waverly Place, which ran from 2007 to 2012 on Disney Channel, the 2024 series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place focuses on the eldest Russo sibling, Justin (David Henrie), as he trains a young wizard at his sister Alexs (Selena Gomez) request. A few original actors have reprised their roles in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 1, but the main cast is primarily new.

The sequel series premiered simultaneously on Disney+ and Disney Channel on October 29, 2024. However, while the first nine episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place debuted on Disney+ the following day, Disney Channel premiered the first two episodes on October 29 and has since been airing two new episodes weekly. On November 22, 2024, the two platforms will be caught up to each other,...

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has broken a streaming record. The show is a sequel series to Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place following a grown-up Justin Russo (David Henrie) reluctantly agreeing to train young wizard Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) even though he has tried to keep the truth about magic from his family. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 1 premiered its first two episodes on Disney Channel on October 29, which was followed by the first nine episodes of the 10-episode season dropping on the streaming service Disney+ the next day.

Per Deadline, the premiere episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has amassed 3.2 million global views during its first 12 days on Disney+. This makes it the most-watched Disney Channel series premiere on the streaming service. The report also reveals that Nielsen's streaming numbers reflect the show being No. 1 across all platforms during its first five days with Kids 6-11, Girls 6-11, Teens,...

Exclusive: Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has cast a spell on the kids.

The sequel series is off to a promising start, with the first episode driving 3.2M views globally in the first 12 days of streaming to become Disney Channel’s most-watched series premiere ever on Disney+, according to the Walt Disney Company. Like Netflix, Disney defines views as total stream time divided by runtime.

“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has reintroduced the magic of the Russo family to a new generation, resonating with audiences across platforms,” Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television, said in a statement. “Its standout debut reflects the enduring appeal and relevance of this beloved franchise – and the creativity and talent driving this new chapter.”

Particularly, the series did great among the younger crowd, as expected. It was the top streaming series in the U.S. among Kids 6-11, Girls 6-11, Teens, and Adults 18-24 based on the first five days of availability,...

Despite featuring much of the original cast, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place's revival is leaving out a crucial part of the ensemble. The reboot of Wizards of Waverly Place features a cast of new and original characters puts the focus on Justin in his new life as a mortal. The new series follows Justin, his mortal wife, and two non-magical kids. When his sister, Alex (Selena Gomez), arrives with a young wizard named Billie by her side and asks Justin to train her, Justin accepts and uses his powers to begin Billie's magical training, causing chaos in his family life.

While Wizards Beyond Waverly Place reintroduces a lot of the same silly antics that made the original Disney Channel show so entertaining and features guest appearances by the original members of the Russo family, this beloved Wizards of Waverly Place character does not make an appearance in season 1. Fans of...

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the highly-anticipated Wizards of Waverly Place reboot, hasn't brought back these 8 characters from the original show, and it's unclear whether some of them will come back at all. Based on Alex and Justin Russo's ages, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is set approximately 15 years after the original show, and plenty has happened since Wizards of Waverly Place. Most notably, Justin (David Henrie) married a mortal woman named Giada and had two sons, Milo and Roman, after he was fired as headmaster of WizTech and walked away from his magic powers.

Justin's family is the focus of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a major change from Wizards of Waverly Place, which focused primarily on Alex. Selena Gomez's Alex Russo is still part of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place's cast of characters, although she is guest starring rather than having a leading role. Jerry Russo, another member of the Russo family tree,...

The talented and charismatic Selena Gomez is undeniably one of Hollywood's most sensational superstars, with the actress, singer, and producer extraordinaire having dominated both the world of television and film as well as the music scene throughout her illustrious career. While Gomez is now perhaps best known for her Golden Globe-nominated role as Mabel Mora in the mystery dramedy Only Murders in the Building as well as her chart-topping singles and albums, she got her start as a lovable teenage wizard on Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place.

The hit fantasy sitcom ran for four exciting seasons and helped skyrocket Gomez to widespread prominence, with the series becoming one of Disney's most popular and highly-viewed hits over the course of its 106 episodes. Though the show bid farewell in 2012, longtime fans were thrilled when news broke that a long-awaited spin-off was in the works, with Wizards Beyond Waverly Place making its triumphant...

With the first nine episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place now streaming, the pilot episode, "Everything Is Not What It Seems," saw the iconic Alex Russo (Selena Gomez) return. The Wizards of Waverly Place reboot follows the now 34-year-old Justin Russo (David Henrie), and his sons Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko), with Gomez only appearing in a guest role. Though she may not be taking center stage in the new sequel series, it's worth remembering how groundbreaking Alex's character was when Wizards of Waverly Place first aired from 2007 to 2012. Not only was Alex the first Latina lead in a Disney Channel sitcom, but compared to the other female-led shows that were popular during that era, the snarky, self-assured protagonist of Wizards of Waverly Place was also Disney Channel's first anti-heroine.

Launched on October 29, 2024, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is an enchanting Disney+ reboot of the 2007 teen fantasy series Wizards of Waverly Place. The semi-sequel and spin-off features a handful of original characters returning as adults, including David Henrie as series mainstay Justin Russo. Now living his best life as a family man, Justin's life is upended when his sister, Alex Russo, arrives looking for help.

Although the story concerns a new crop of young wizards learning the tricks of the trade, a handful of recurring characters from the original teen sitcom will return to offer nostalgic fan service. For those wondering if the new Disney+ reboot is worth watching, analyzing which original characters will participate in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will help make up their mind one way or the other.

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Release Date October 29, 2024Main Genre FantasyCast David Henrie, Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko,...

Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place is widely regarded as a Gen Z classic, showcasing memorable characters and many quotable lines. The show ran from 2007-2012 and centered on the eccentric Russo family of sub-sandwich shop owners by day and wizards by night. Wizards of Waverly Place starred Selena Gomez as Alex Russo, with Jake T. Austin and David Henrie as her brothers Max and Justin Russo. The show managed to offer a humorous look at the growing pains of childhood with a fantasy element that manages to make its story continue to resonate with a new audience in large part thanks to the script.

The now Emmy-nominated Gomez teamed up with Henrie to launch the show's much-anticipated sequel on Disney+, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Now, Alex and Justin are navigating wizardry with adult jobs and marriage and children. A hallmark of the show is its snappy dialogue, particularly...

Many fans are confused about why Justin Russo's kids, Roman and Milo, don't have powers and aren't wizards in Disney Channel's Wizards Beyond Waverly Place reboot.

Over 10 years after Wizards of Waverly Place and its specials wrapped up on the Disney Channel, a sequel show titled Wizards Beyond Waverly Place brought back some of the original series' actors and characters while introducing new faces.

Some of the most crucial new characters include Roman and Milo Russo, the non-wizard children of Justin Russo and his wife, Mimi Gianopulos' Giada Russo.

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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place brings back fan-favorite characters alongside new ones, delivering hilarious sequences of over-the-top humor, as well as a meta-joke about one of the franchise's biggest stars that creates a paradox. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place expands the Russo family tree from Wizards of Waverly Place with the introduction of Justin Russo's (David Henrie) wife and children, as well as the pre-teen wizard Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) he takes in at the request of his sister Alex (Selena Gomez). With some fantastic new spins on the classic series, the revival makes for a great return to this world.

The Wizards Beyond Waverly Place cast has some clever jokes that embrace the tone of the story while bringing in newer elements to appeal to a modern audience. It has been more than 10 years since Wizards of Waverly Place ended, but the new showrunners understand that love for the original...

Warning! This post contains spoilers for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

The brand-new Wizards of Waverly Place spin-off show Wizards Beyond Waverly Place shockingly ended with the appearance of a mysterious evil hooded figure, and I think I've guessed exactly who is hiding underneath that hood. Based on Justin and Alex Russo's ages, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is set approximately 15 years after the finale of Wizards of Waverly Place. Plenty has happened since Wizards of Waverly Place, including Justin being fired from WizTech, giving up his powers, and beginning a family of his own with his mortal wife, Giada, and two sons, Milo and Roman.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place's cast of characters features not only Justin Russo and his family but also Billie, a young wizard whom Alex wants Justin to train. However, just as the theme songs for Wizards of Waverly Place and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place suggest,...

The highly-anticipated Wizards of Waverly Place spin-off series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has begun streaming on Disney+, and the show's first 9 episodes raise many questions, including how protagonist Justin Russo still has his wizard powers. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is a brand-new era for the Russo family, and there have been many changes since Wizards of Waverly Place. Some of the biggest updates include Justin's marriage to a mortal woman named Giada and the birth of his two sons, Roman (the older) and Milo (the younger).

Currently, Justin's sons don't have magic powers, but Justin does. The latter is particularly surprising based on the family wizard rule from Wizards of Waverly Place. Each wizard family participates in the Wizard Competition, which determines the sibling who will remain a wizard. In Wizards of Waverly Place, Alex won, meaning Alex should be the sole wizard among the Russo siblings. However, an exception...

Wizards of Waverly Place puts the spotlight on the Russo family, a complex group of Wizards and mortals who have a unique relationship with magic compared to most other wizards and witches. The show first began airing on the Disney Channel in 2007, and it saw the main character, Alex Russo, played by Selen Gomez grow from a young and inexperienced witch into a powerful and knowledgeable hero who was able to win the right to keep her powers.

Within the world of magic set up in the show, children and teenagers are able to wield magic when they are young, but once they reach maturity, the family magic needs to be granted to just one child in order to make them a full witch or wizard. But, when it comes to the Russo's their magic heritage gets complicated as Jerry initially had the family powers, but later passed them to his brother,...

Justin Russo's two sons, Roman and Milo, haven't revealed any magical abilities yet in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place despite being part of the Russo family tree, but there are a number of possible reasons for this. Plenty has happened since Wizards of Waverly Place ended, including Justin's marriage to a mortal woman named Giada and the birth of his two sons. Sadly, Justin also walked away from the life of a wizard following WizTech firing him over a mysterious unicorn incident.

Wizards of Waverly Place proved that being a wizard is highly genetic, though, so it's somewhat surprising that Roman and Milo hadn't exhibited any magic powers prior to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, even with Justin no longer practicing magic. Of course, only the first 9 episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 1 have been released, and although Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 hasn't been confirmed yet, it could be coming.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place reboots a beloved Disney show, but the new cast has a lot in common with their predecessors from Wizards of Waverly Place. It's been more than a decade since Wizards of Waverly Place ended in 2012, and the subsequent one-off special, The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, but now, the show is finally back. However, considering the time between the shows, the cast has grown up, and as a result, it wasn't possible to bring everyone back again.

Despite this, the new series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, feels eerily similar to the original show, and for good reason. Throughout the series, several new characters are introduced alongside David Henrie, who returned to reprise his role as Justin Russo throughout Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. And while the characters may be new, it seems the show has repeated the formula for the earlier success, simply casting new characters in the roles of the originals.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has premiered on Disney Channel!

The first nine episodes of the new continuation of Wizards of Waverly Place are currently available to stream on Disney+, but fans have been wondering where the rest of the Russos are.

David Henrie stars in the new show as Justin Russo, while Selena Gomez and David DeLuise both make singular appearances as Alex and Jerry, respectively.

While Jake T Austin previously said he was going to be on the show, returning as Max Russo, and Maria Canals-Barrera, aka Theresa Russo, reunited with the Davids and Selena, neither were in any of the first episodes.

In a new interview, showrunners Scott Thomas and Jed Elinoff open up about why everyone hasn’t been on the show yet and if they ever will be.

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“The absolute hope is that throughout this season and into future seasons,...

Alex and Justin Russo return to their magic schooling days in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a continuation of Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place, just in time for Halloween.

Nearly ten months after Deadline broke the news of the sequel spinoff series in January of this year, Selena Gomez and David Henrie will play supporting roles in the show with a new generation of wizards and witches ready to learn magic.

For more details on the release schedule of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, read on.

When did Wizards Beyond Waverly Place premiere?

The sequel installment premieres with two episodes on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 8:00 p.m. Edt on Disney Channel.

Is Wizards Beyond Waverly Place streaming?

Yes, after the two-episode premiere, the show will be available to stream the next day on Disney+.

Do new episodes arrive weekly?

Not exactly. Following the premiere on Oct. 29, the first nine episodes of...

Get the 411 on Alkaio Thiele, one of the young stars of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows up on the original Wizards of Waverly Place which ran from 2007 to 2012 and still stands as one of Disney Channel’s all-time most popular original series.

The all-new sitcom follows legacy cast members from the Og show acting as mentors to a new crop of magic users. Alkaio Thiele portrays Roman Russo, the oldest son of David Henrie’s Justin Russo.

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[This story includes spoilers from the first episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.]

Everything is not what it seems in the first episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the sequel series to the iconic Disney Channel series that launched Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin’s careers.

In the first episode, now streaming on Disney+, Gomez’s Alex surprises Henrie’s Justin with Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a young, talented wizard who needs to be taught by the best, aka her big brother and former headmaster of WizTech.

After 30 minutes of Alex trying to convince Justin to take Billie in, as she wreaks havoc on his house, he agrees under one condition: He doesn’t want to teach her in the house. Cue Alex opening up the portal in the mirror that leads to the beloved lair that fans of Wizards of Waverly Place spent so much time watching the Russos practice their magic in during the original series.

Twelve years after Wizards of Waverly Place ended, the Big Apple has a new wizard in town.

Sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is now streaming on Disney+, 17 years after the original teen fantasy show that launched the careers of Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin. The spinoff sitcom stars Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie, a young and powerful wizard who requires training. She finds the now-grown-up Justin Russo (reprised by Henrie), who had given up his wizarding life to live free of magic with his wife and two sons on Staten Island.

At a glance: How to stream Wizards Beyond Waverly Place online

Premiere date: Oct. 30 No. of episodes: 10 TV channel: Disney Channel Stream online: Disney+ Stream 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' On Disney+

Executive-produced by Gomez and Henrie, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place also stars Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, Mimi Gianopulos, Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas.

The first 9 episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the highly-anticipated Wizards of Waverly Place spin-off series, are now streaming on Disney+, and these are the 8 biggest reveals from the show's new episodes. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place focuses on Justin Russo, the oldest of the Russo siblings, although there are a number of Russo family members among Wizards Beyond Waverly Place's cast of characters. The reboot is set about 15 years after Wizards of Waverly Place, based on Justin Russo's age in Wizard's Beyond Waverly Place.

Given this major jump forward in time, numerous significant changes have taken place in the Russo family. While many of these changes have happened to Justin as the protagonist of the spin-off show, there were several surprising updates to the Russo family revealed in the show's first 9 episodes. Of all the reveals so far, these 8 represent the biggest.

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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place's first reviews are in, and critics agree the Disney+ sequel series is a spellbinding success. Serving as a spin-off and sequel to Wizards of Waverly Place, the Disney Channel series follows a new talented young wizard named Billie who is sent by Alex Russo to her brother Justin for training, pulling him back into the wizarding world he left behind for a quiet life with his family. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place's cast includes Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, Mimi Gianopulos, David Henrie, Selena Gomez, Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise, and Jake T. Austin.

Following its premiere on October 29, the first reviews for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place are in, and critics agree that the sequel series is a spellbinding success. Screen Rant's Abigail Stevens calls it "a delightful Disney Channel revival with unbelievably funny kids" that is both "heartwarming and hilarious." The...