Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Genre	Comedy Fantasy Sitcom
Format	Multi-camera
Created by	Jed Elinoff & Scott Thomas
Directed by	Andy Fickman Raven-Symoné Danielle Fishel
Starring	Janice LeAnn Brown Alkaio Thiele Max Matenko Taylor Cora Mimi Gianopulos David Henrie
Composer(s)	Zack Ryan
Opening Theme	"Everything Is Not What It Seems" by Janice LeAnn Brown featuring Selena Gomez
Number of seasons	2
Number of episodes	31 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Jed Elinoff Scott Thomas Selena Gomez David Henrie Andy Fickman Gary Marsh
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	Entertainment Force Potato Monkey Productions It's a Laugh Productions (season 1) July Moon Productions (season 2-present) Novo Inspire (season 2-present) Kenwood TV Productions (season 2-present)
Broadcast
Channel(s)	Disney Channel
Streaming Service(s)	Disney+
Original run	October 29, 2024 – present
External links
IMDb page

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is a Disney Channel comedy series, which is a revival/sequel of Wizards of Waverly Place. The series stars David Henrie, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Janice LeAnn Brown, Mimi Gianopulos, and Taylor Cora. The series is created by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, who also serve as executive producers. Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Gary Marsh, and Andy Fickman are additional executive producers.

The series premiered on the Disney Channel on October 29, 2024 and on Disney+ on October 30, 2024.

Season 2 was announced on March 31, 2025, and premiered on the Disney Channel on September 12, 2025 and on Disney+ on October 8, 2025.

Synopsis

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada (Mimi Gianopulos), Roman (Alkaio Thiele), and Milo (Max Matenko). When Justin's sister Alex brings Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.

Cast

Starring

• Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie Russo
• Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo; Giada and Justin Russo's oldest son and Milo Russo's older brother.
• Max Matenko as Milo Russo; Giada and Justin Russo's youngest son and Roman Russo's younger brother.
• Taylor Cora as Winter
• Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo; Justin Russo's mortal wife. Roman and Milo Russo's mother.
• David Henrie as Justin Russo

Guest Starring

• Selena Gomez as Alex Russo
• David DeLuise as Jerry Russo
• Maria Canals-Barrera as Theresa Russo
• Patrick Bristow as Wizardpedia
• Oscar Montoya as Marcus
• Kristin Hensley as Anita Bianchi
• Eleanor Sweeney as Bella Bianchi
• Kirsten Vangsness as Bigelow McFigglehorn
• JJ Nolan as Morphia Murkshadow
• Sarrie Thompson as Iggy
• Mykal-Michelle Harris as Nerissa
• Amir Talai as Alistair Goodspeed
• Freya Skye as Piper
• Harvey Guillén as Gossip Stone
• Recker Eans as Quentin Thompson
• Tobias Jelinek as Lord Morsus
• Patrick Bristow as Wiz M.D.
• Bill Chott as Hershel Laritate
• Sean Whalen as Mantooth
• Amanda Tepe as Monotone Woman

Production

On January 18, 2024, Deadline reported that a sequel series to Wizards of Waverly Place was in active development for the Disney Channel, with Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles. Gomez would star in the pilot episode, while the series would primarily focus on Justin Russo. Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, and Mimi Gianopulos also joined the cast as Billie, Roman, and Giada Russo. Filming for the pilot began on January 31, 2024 and concluded on February 2, 2024. Production on Season 1 began on May 14, 2024.

Series overview

Main article: Wizards Beyond Waverly Place episode list

Season	Episodes	Originally aired
		Season premiere	Season finale
1	21	October 29, 2024	February 28, 2025
2	10	September 12, 2025	October 17, 2025

Trivia

• The working title was "Wizards" when the series was first announced in January of 2024.
• When the series premiered on the Disney Channel it was the only live action Disney Channel Original Series that was airing on the Disney Channel at the time.
• This is the eighth Disney Channel Original Series to be set as a revival/reboot on the Disney Channel, after Win, Lose or Draw (Teen Win, Lose or Draw), Girl Meets World (Boy Meets World), Raven's Home (That's So Raven), DuckTales (DuckTales), Bug Juice: My Adventures at Camp (Bug Juice), The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (The Proud Family), and the fifth and sixth seasons of Phineas and Ferb.
• This is the third Disney Channel Original Series to be created by Scott Thomas and Jed Elinoff, who also created Best Friends Whenever and Raven's Home.
  • It is the second Disney Channel Original Series to be a revival of a popular Disney Channel Original Series to be created by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas followed by Raven's Home a revival for That's So Raven.
• This is the fourth Disney Channel Original Series where one of the protagonists is 20 years of age or older after Jessie, Raven's Home, and Bunk'd.
• Raven-Symoné and Danielle Fishel are both episode directors of the first season.
• The theme song is "Everything Is Not What It Seems", the same theme song from the original series, performed by Janice LeAnn Brown instead of Selena Gomez like the original series.
• Justin Russo is the only main character from the original series Wizards of Waverly Place to also be a main character in this series.
• Selena Gomez who plays Alex Russo and David Henrie who plays Justin Russo not only reprise their roles but they are also one of the executive producers.
• This series takes place in Staten Island, New York City, New York.
• The middle school that Billie, Roman Russo and Winter attend is called "Greenwald Middle School" is named after Todd J. Greenwald, the creator of the original series Wizards of Waverly Place.
• While Jerry Russo, Alex Russo, Theresa Russo, Max Russo, and Harper Finkle are not series regulars, this series introduces new characters: a young wizard named Billie, and family to Justin; his two sons Milo and Roman, and Justin's wife Giada.
  • However, Jerry Russo, Alex Russo, and Theresa Russo have guest starred in at least one episode. Jerry and Alex have both appeared in two episodes.
    • Harper and Max are the only characters from the original cast/family who have not appeared in the first season.
• All the main characters have a counterpart with one of the main characters from the original series. Also all the main characters in this series are introduced in the theme song in the same order as their counterpart from the original series.
  • Billie = Alex Russo
  • Roman Russo = Justin Russo
  • Milo Russo = Max Russo
  • Winter = Harper Finkle
  • Giada Russo = Theresa Russo
  • Justin Russo = Jerry Russo
• The show has a crossover with Vampirina: Teenage Vampire, where Billie appears.

Gallery

Promotional

Production

Script logo

Videos

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place First-Look 👀🪄 - NEW SERIES! - @disneychannel

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place 🪄 - Official Trailer - @disneychannel

Official Trailer - Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - Disney+

Get Ready for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place 💫 - Trailer - @disneychannel

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Wand IDs 🪄 - Compilation - @disneychannel

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - Behind Waverly Place Featurette - @disneychannel

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Wand IDs 🪄 - Behind the Scenes - Compilation - @disneychannel

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - World Premiere - @disneychannel

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place "Everything Is Not What It Seems" Song 🎶- Theme Song - @disneychannel

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place RECASTED - Ft. David Henrie, Janice LeAnn Brown & More - @disneychannel

Janice LeAnn Brown - Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Theme Song (From "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place")

Wizards Theme Songs! - Wizards of Waverly Place & Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - @disneychannel

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2 Official Teaser!✨ - @disneychannel

External links

• Wizards Beyond Waverly Place on Wikipedia
• Wizards Beyond Waverly Place on Wizards of Waverly Place Wiki
• Wizards Beyond Waverly Place on Disney+
• Wizards Beyond Waverly Place on IMDb
• Wizards Beyond Waverly Place on Instagram

• Wizards of Waverly Place
• It's a Laugh Productions

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Media Wizards of Waverly Place (Soundtrack) • Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie • The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex • Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana • Video Game • Disney Channel All Star Party • The Suite Life on Deck • Spellbound • Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Characters Wizards of Waverly Place: Alex Russo • Justin Russo • Max Russo • Harper Finkle • Theresa Russo • Jerry Russo • Zeke Beakerman • H.J Darling/Harper Finkle • Hershel Laritate • Mason Greyback • Juliet Van Heusen • Professor Crumbs • Dean Moriarty • Felix • Monotone Woman • Chancellor Rudy Tootietootie • Steve Nichols • Gigi Hollingsworth • Riley • Kelbo Russo • Joey • Rosie • Gorog • Talia Robinson • Miranda Hampson • T.J. Taylor • Officer Lamp • Dr. Evilini • Ronald Longcape Sr. • Ronald Longcape Jr. • Alucard Van Heusen • Chase Riprock • Brad Sherwood • Jerko Phoenix • Susan • Ruby Donahue • Isabella • Jenny Majorheely • Jennette Brocolleti • Daphne • Tutor Hatchback • Megan Russo • George • Warren Nichols • Nancy Lukey • Lisa Cucuy • Dominic • Evil Alex Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: Billie Russo • Roman Russo • Milo Russo • Winter • Giada Russo • Wizardpedia • Marcus • Bella Bianchi • Iggy • Bigelow McFigglehorn • Silas Evilini • Piper • Lord Morsus • Quentin Thompson • Damian Pennwolf Guests: Zack Martin • Cody Martin • London Tipton • Bailey Pickett • Marion Moseby Episodes Wizards of Waverly Place Season 1: "Crazy 10-Minute Sale" • "First Kiss" • "I Almost Drowned in a Chocolate Fountain" • "New Employee" • "Disenchanted Evening" • "You Can't Always Get What You Carpet" • "Alex's Choice" • "Curb Your Dragon" • "Movies" • "Pop Me and We Both Go Down" • "Potion Commotion" • "Justin's Little Sister" • "Wizard School" • "The Supernatural" • "Alex in the Middle" • "Report Card" • "Credit Check" • "Alex's Spring Fling" • "Quinceañera" • "Art Museum Piece" Season 2: "Smarty Pants" • "Beware Wolf" • "Graphic Novel" • "Racing" • "Alex's Brother, Maximan" • "Saving WizTech" • "Harper Knows" • "Taxi Dance" • Baby Cupid" • "Make it Happen" • "Fairy Tale" • "Fashion Week" • "Helping Hand" • "Art Teacher" • "Future Harper" • "Alex Does Good" • "Hugh's Not Normous" • "Don't Rain on Justin's Parade – Earth" • "Family Game Night" • "Justin's New Girlfriend" • "My Tutor, Tutor" • "Paint By Committee" • "Wizard for a Day" • "Cast-Away (To Another Show)" • "Wizards vs. Vampires on Waverly Place" • "Wizards vs. Vampires: Tasty Bites" • "Wizards vs. Vampires: Dream Date" • "Wizards & Vampires vs. Zombies" • "Retest" Season 3: "Franken Girl" • "Halloween" • "Monster Hunter" • "Three Monsters" • "Night at the Lazerama" • "Doll House" • "Marathoner Harper" • "Alex Charms a Boy" • "Wizards vs. Werewolves" • "Positive Alex" • "Detention Election" • "Dude Looks Like Shakira" • "Eat to the Beat" • "Third Wheel" • "The Good, the Bad, and the Alex" • "Western Show" • "Alex's Logo" • "Dad's Buggin' Out" • "Max's Secret Girlfriend" • "Alex Russo, Matchmaker?" • "Delinquent Justin" • "Captain Jim Bob Sherwood" • "Wizards vs. Finkles" • "All About You-Niverse" • "Uncle Ernesto" • "Moving On" • "Wizards Unleashed" • "Wizards Exposed" Season 4: "Alex Tells the World" • "Alex Gives Up" • "Lucky Charmed" • "Journey to the Center of Mason" • "Three Maxes and a Little Lady" • "Daddy's Little Girl" • "Everything's Rosie for Justin" • "Dancing with Angels" • "Wizards vs. Angels" • "Back to Max" • "Zeke Finds Out" • "Alex Magic Unmasked" • "Meet the Werewolves" • "Beast Tamer" • "Wizard of the Year" • "Misfortune at the Beach" • "Wizards vs. Asteroid" • "Justin's Back In" • "Alex the Puppetmaster" • "My Two Harpers" • "Wizards of Apartment 13B" • "Ghost Roommate" • "Get Along, Little Zombie" • "Wizards vs. Everything" • "Rock Around the Clock" • "Harperella" • "Who Will Be the Family Wizard" Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1: "Everything Is Not What It Seems" • "Mortal Vibes Only" • "Saved by the Spell" • "Something Wizard This Way Comes" • "Wizards Just Wand to Have Fun" • "The Legend of Creepy Follow" • "We're Gonna Need A Bigger Float" • "You Can't Handle The Tooth!" • "Wiz-Taken Identity" "Ain't Gnome Party Like a Wizard Party" • "Potions Eleven" • "Battle of the Wands" • "There's Something About the Russos" • "Ready Player Wand" • "Quest Birthday Ever!" • "While You Were Sleepcasting" • "Abraca-Disaster!" • "Hit Me With Your Best Bot" • "Raiders of the Locked Archive" • "When You Wish Upon a Squonk" • "Nigh is Now!" Season 2: "Curse Me Baby One More Time" • "Ooze!...I Did It Again" • "Howdy with a Trance of Gumballs" • "Don't Go Changeling My Heart" • "Spells Like Halloween Spirit" • "Cruel Detentions" • "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Wizmas" • "The Wizard at the End of the World: Part One" • "The Wizard at the End of the World: Part Two Locations Russo Lair • Tribeca Prep • WizTech • Russo Residence Songs Everything Is Not What It Seems • A Year Without Rain See Also Wizards • Alex Russo's Locket

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Current Shows Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (2024-present) • Vampirina: Teenage Vampire (2025) Past Shows The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–08) • Hannah Montana (2006–11) • Cory in the House (2007–08) • Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–12) • The Suite Life on Deck (2008–11) • Sonny with a Chance (2009–11) • Jonas L.A. (2009–10) • I'm in the Band (2010–11) • So Random! (2011-12) • Pair of Kings (2010-13) • Shake It Up (2010-13) A.N.T. Farm (2011-14) • Good Luck Charlie (2010-14) • Kickin' It (2011-15) • Jessie (2011-15) • Austin & Ally (2011-16) • Lab Rats (2012-16) • Crash & Bernstein (2012-14) • Dog with a Blog (2012-15) • Liv and Maddie (2013-17) • Mighty Med (2013-15) • I Didn't Do It (2014-15) • Girl Meets World (2014-17) • K.C. Undercover (2015-18) • Best Friends Whenever (2015-16) • Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything (2015-17) • Bunk'd (2015–24) • Lab Rats: Elite Force (2016) • Bizaardvark (2016-19) • Raven's Home (2017–23) • Coop & Cami Ask the World (2018-20) • Sydney to the Max (2019-21) • The Villains of Valley View (2022-23)