The magic is returning for one last spell. *Wizards Beyond Waverly Place*, the hit continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning Disney Channel classic, will conclude with a special four-part event this summer on Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Channel On Demand. Production for the final installment is slated to begin next week.
In a major milestone for the franchise, executive producer Selena Gomez will make her directorial debut helming the event’s premiere episode. She will also reprise her iconic role as Alex Russo across multiple episodes. The story picks up after a dramatic Season 2 cliffhanger, with Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) still reeling from the loss of Alex. To rescue her mother, Billie must track down her long-lost father, ultimately bringing the Russo family together to combine their powers and defeat a looming evil.
Since its debut, the revival has successfully bridged the gap between nostalgic fans and a new generation. The series has amassed over 101 million views on the Disney Channel YouTube page and ranked as a top-five streaming title among key youth and young adult demographics (ages 6–24) upon its launch.
The ensemble cast includes David Henrie (Justin Russo), Alkaio Thiele (Roman Russo), Max Matenko (Milo Russo), Taylor Cora (Winter), and Mimi Gianopulos (Giada Russo). Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers, joined by an executive producing team that includes Gomez, Henrie, Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, and Rick Williams.
Fans looking to catch up before the summer finale can stream all episodes of the first two seasons now on Disney+. The original *Wizards of Waverly Place*, created by Todd Greenwald, ran from 2007 to 2012 and famously launched Gomez’s career as a multiplatinum, GRAMMY® Award-nominated recording artist and highly sought-after actress.
