Disney Branded Television just announced that Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is getting a second season! This update comes just one month after the Season 1 finale, which aired on February 28. Production for the new season will begin in Los Angeles this April, giving fans something to look forward to as they wait for the next chapter in this magical saga.
For those who might have missed it, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place picks up years after the original Wizards of Waverly Place series. The story centers on an adult Justin Russo, played by David Henrie, who’s chosen to live a “normal” life with his family—wife Giada (Mimi Gianopulos) and kids Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). That all changes when his sister Alex (Selena Gomez) brings a young wizard-in-training named Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) into their lives. Suddenly, Justin finds himself back in the magical world, trying to balance mentoring Billie while handling the everyday ups and downs of family life.
David Henrie, who also serves as an executive producer, shared his excitement about the renewal: “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 already made history, becoming the Disney Channel’s most-watched series premiere ever on Disney+ with a jaw-dropping 3.2 million global views within just the first 12 days. It also made a strong impact on YouTube, with 2.3 million views when the full episode was posted online.
This series is not only attracting a new generation of Wizards fans, but it’s also giving longtime followers of the original series a chance to reconnect with the beloved Russo family. With Henrie leading the charge as both star and producer, the second season promises even more magical moments, family dynamics, and unexpected twists.
The creative team behind Wizards Beyond Waverly Place includes Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas as writers and executive producers, with Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Selena Gomez, and Henrie himself rounding out the production team. The original Wizards of Waverly Place was created by Todd Greenwald, and it’s clear that the legacy continues with this new chapter.
Fans of the series—and fans of magic—are in for a treat with the second season, which will build on everything that made the first season so successful. Stay tuned because the Russo family’s journey is far from over, and there are plenty more surprises in store.