Season 1 | Episode Guide |
Season 1 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place was announced on March 22, 2024 by Disney Channel. [2][3] Production began on May 14, 2024 and wrapped on November 15, 2024. The 21-episode season premiered on October 29, 2024[4][5] and will conclude on February 28, 2025.
Premise[]
The series 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 skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie
- Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo
- Max Matenko as Milo Russo
- Taylor Cora as Winter
- Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo
- David Henrie as Justin Russo
Recurring Cast[]
- Eleanor Sweeney as Bella Bianchi
- Oscar Montoya as Marcus
- Sarrie Thompson as Iggy
Special Guest Stars[]
- Selena Gomez as Alex Russo
- David DeLuise as Jerry Russo
- Maria Canals-Barrera as Theresa Russo
- Jake T. Austin as Max Russo
- Gregg Sulkin as Mason Greybeck
- Patrick Bristow as Wizardpedia
Episodes[]
Confirmed Dates[]
These are episodes that have confirmed titles and dates.
- 10/29/24 - Everything is Not What it Seems (101)
- 10/29/24 - Mortal Vibes Only (102)
- 10/30/24 - Saved by the Spell (103)
- 10/30/24 - Something Wizard This Way Comes (104)
- 11/08/24 - Wizards Just Wand to Have Fun (105)
- 11/08/24 - The Legend of Creepy Follows (106)
- 11/15/24 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Float (107)
- 11/15/24 - You Can't Handle the Tooth! (111)
- 11/22/24 - Wiz-Taken Identity (108)
- 11/22/24 - Ain't Gnome Party Like a Wizard Party (109)
- 01/17/25 - Potions Eleven (110)
- 01/17/25 - Battle of the Wands (112)
- 01/24/25 - There's Something About the Russos (113)
- 01/24/25 - Ready Player Wand (117)
- 01/31/25 - Quest Birthday Ever! (115)
- 01/31/25 - While You Were Sleepcasting (116)
- 02/07/25 - Abraca-Disaster! (114)
- 02/07/25 - Hit Me With Your Best Bot (118)
- 02/14/25 - Raiders of the Locked Archive (119)
- 02/21/25 - When You Wish Upon a Squonk (120)
- 02/28/25 - Nigh is Now! (121)
Trivia[]
- This season brings the Wizards of Waverly Place franchise to 5 seasons.
- Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is the sixth Disney Channel Original Series set as a revival series after Win, Lose or Draw (from Teen Win, Lose or Draw), Girl Meets World (from Boy Meets World), Raven's Home (from That's So Raven), DuckTales (from DuckTales), and Bug Juice: My Adventures at Camp (from Bug Juice).
- The first sneak peek of the series was shown right after the Disney Channel premiere of Descendants: The Rise of Red on August 9, 2024.
- The first nine episodes of the season were released on October 30, 2024 on Disney+, a day after the series premiere on Disney Channel. Two more episodes premiered on October 30 followed by two weekly episodes starting on November 8, 2024.
- This is the first Disney Channel Original Series to premiere on a Tuesday.
- This is the first Disney Channel Original Series to premiere under the rebrand with the new logo in 2024.
- Jennifer Stone, who played Harper Finkle in the original series, mentioned that she has been in discussion with David Henrie of a possible return in the revival.
- To date, this was the longest wait for a new live-action series premiere on Disney Channel. It premiered over a year after Pretty Freekin Scary, with a gap of 502 days.
- This breaks the previous record between Disney Fam Jam and Secrets of Sulphur Springs. (327 days)
- As of October 2024, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is the only live-action series.
- Maria Canals-Barrera confirmed her return on October 8, 2024, which she is set to return next month filming.
- In an interview with David Henrie while discussing about the show, he stated that he and Selena want everyone to come back from the original series.
- The cast filmed their Disney Channel Wand IDs on August 2, 2024.[6]
- The carpet premiere for the series was held on October 28, 2024.
- On November 17, 2024, it was confirmed that Selena Gomez will be back in the last two episodes of the season.
- On December 13, 2024, it was confirmed that David DeLuise is set to make another appearance.
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ https://tvline.com/lists/greys-anatomy-season-21-spoilers-carina-monica-return-status/wizards-beyond-waverly-place-episode-count/
- ↑ "Selena Gomez & David Henrie Reunite For Wizards of Waverly Place Sequel Pilot For Disney Channel; Cast Set"
- ↑ ‘Wizards Of Waverly Place’ Sequel Series Set At Disney Channel With Selena Gomez & David Henrie Returning
- ↑ ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Gets Premiere Date
- ↑ Making magic, then and now 🪄 The new Wizards of Waverly Place series is coming this fall!
- ↑ Janice Leann Brown - Instagram Story (August 2, 2024)