“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” Gets Season 2 Renewal After Record-Breaking Debut. From Executive Producers Selena Gomez and David Henrie, the New Season Begins Production Next Month. Get ready to dust off your wands! Disney Branded Television has officially announced a second season for the highly anticipated “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” the continuation of the beloved Emmy® Award-winning series, “Wizards of Waverly Place.” The announcement comes hot on the heels of the series’ record-breaking premiere, proving that the magic of the Russo family is still as potent as ever.
The new season is set to begin production next month in Los Angeles, promising fans more enchanting adventures on Disney Channel, Disney+, and Disney Channel On Demand. The premiere of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” has been nothing short of phenomenal. The first episode shattered records, becoming Disney Channel’s most-watched series premiere ever on Disney+, racking up a staggering 3.2 million views globally within the first 12 days.* The magic didn’t stop there; the episode also garnered over 2.3 million views and 320 thousand hours on Disney Channel’s YouTube channel.**
Social media has been buzzing with excitement, with the series generating over 294 million total impressions and 23+ million engagements across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.***
What to Expect in Season Two:
Series star and executive producer, David Henrie, expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for the renewal, stating, “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!”
A New Chapter in the Wizarding World:
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, played by Henrie, who has settled into a normal, mortal life with his wife Giada (Mimi Gianopulos) and their sons, Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). However, his peaceful life is disrupted when his sister, Alex, sends Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a young wizard-in-training, to his doorstep seeking guidance. Justin must once again embrace his magical abilities to mentor Billie while balancing his family life and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.
The Cast and Crew:
The series boasts a talented cast, including:
- David Henrie as Justin Russo
- Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie
- Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo
- Max Matenko as Milo Russo
- Taylor Cora as Winter
- Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo
The creative team behind the magic includes Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas as writers and executive producers, alongside Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Selena Gomez, and David Henrie. The original “Wizards of Waverly Place” was created by Todd Greenwald.
With a second season on the horizon, fans can look forward to more enchanting adventures, heartwarming moments, and the return of familiar faces in the magical world of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.”
*Source: Disney+ data. **Source: Disney Channel YouTube data. ***Source: Social media analytics as of March 28, 2025.
“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” Gets Season 2 Renewal After Record-Breaking Debut
