Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is the highly awaited sequel to Disney Channel’s hit sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place. The new show brings back some of the original cast members and continues the story of the Russo family on October 29, 2024, and can be watched on Disney Channel and Disney+.
With the perfect mix of nostalgia and magic, the show has already generated immense buzz among the audience. It will mark the return of David Henrie as Justin Russo, now a doting father, living a life away from the wizarding world.
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Justin’s life turns into chaos when his sister, Alex, played by Selena Gomez, brings him a new music prodigy to be trained. As you eagerly await the return of the Russos, here is where you can watch Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
How to watch Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: cable and streaming options
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will premiere on Tuesday, October 29 at 8/7 c on Disney Channel. Two episodes of the show will be released back-to-back on the premiere day. The third and fourth episodes will have a Halloween special theme and will be aired on October 30.
Once the premiere and the Halloween specials are aired, the show will move to the Friday slot on November 8. The series will then broadcast two episodes weekly every Friday.
If you want to enjoy the show on streaming, we have exciting news for you. Disney will drop eight episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place on Disney+ and Disney Channel on Demand on October 30, enabling a binge-watch session.
Disney+ is set to increase its subscription prices on October 17. The streaming platform offers a basic ad-enabled plan at $9.99 per month (earlier priced at $7.99). For viewers who want an ad-free experience, a premium plan is available at $15.99 per month (earlier priced at $13.99).
What to expect from Wizards Beyond Waverly Place?
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is expected to serve a heavy dose of nostalgia while also bringing a fresh storyline for the viewers. The show is set 12 years after the events of Wizards of Waverly Place and revolves around Justin Russo, who is living the life of an ordinary man with his wife and two children.
Everything seems to be going well until Alex Russo arrives with a child named Billie, seeking Justin’s help to train her in magic. Justin is then forced to come out of his retirement and teach magic to Billie to save the future of the wizarding world.
To his surprise, Billie happens to be as rebellious as his sister, which only makes his task difficult.
Meanwhile, he has to juggle duties as a mentor and his life as a father and husband. Apart from David Henrie, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place stars Janice LeAnn Brown, Mimi Gianopulos, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, and Taylor Cora as series regulars.
The original show’s star cast will be making guest appearances in the sequel, including Selena Gomez who will appear as Alex Russo in the debut episode. Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise, and Jake T. Austin will also have cameos in the show as Theresa, Jerry, and Max Russo, respectively.
Wizards of Waverly Place aired four seasons on Disney Channel between 2007 and 2012. The show focuses on the Russo siblings, who undergo training to become wizards but only one of them gets to keep their powers.
The comedy series is counted among the most popular Disney shows and won multiple Emmy Awards for Outstanding Children's Program during its run.
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