Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Wraps Up This Summer; Gomez Directing
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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Wraps Up This Summer; Gomez Directing
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will wrap up its run this summer, with Selena Gomez returning as Alex Russo and directing the first episode.
Published Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:02:08 -0500
by Ray Flook
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Article Summary
- Wizards Beyond Waverly Place ends this summer with a must-see four-episode finale on Disney+ and Disney Channel.
- Selena Gomez returns as Alex Russo and directs the highly anticipated opening episode of the final run.
- Key cast members join for the epic conclusion, including David Henrie, Janice LeAnn Brown, and Alkaio Thiele.
- Fans can expect a high-stakes magical adventure as the Russos unite to save their family from a new threat.
After one helluva season finale left a whole lot of fans of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place stunned and wondering if/when there could be some kind of resolution, Disney+ announced that the series is set for a final, four-episode run on Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Channel On Demand this summer. With production set to get underway next week, Selena Gomez is not only returning to reprise her role as Alex Russo but will also direct the opening episode. Joining Gomez are David Henrie (as Justin Russo), Janice LeAnn Brown (as Billie), Alkaio Thiele (as Roman Russo), Max Matenko (as Milo Russo), Taylor Cora (as Winter), and Mimi Gianopulos (as Giada Russo). We even got a teaser to make it all official – along with an official overview:
Billie (Brown), still reeling from losing Alex (Gomez) at the end of Season 2, discovers that the only way to rescue her mother is to reunite with her long-lost father. As her family bands together to find Alex, Billie realizes that their combined power is the only way the Russos can defeat the evil plaguing them. Here's a look at the teaser for the four-part event that was released earlier today:
Wizards of Waverly Place, which ran from 2007 to 2012, followed the Russo family, where three siblings navigated the challenges of adolescence while mastering their magical abilities. The series launched Gomez's career, which went on to include becoming a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-nominated recording artist and a highly sought-after actress. Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers, along with executive producers Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Rick Williams, Gomez, and Henrie. The series was created by Todd Greenwald. All episodes of the first two seasons of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place are now streaming on Disney+.
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