Disney’s beloved Russo family returned for more magical adventures in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, and now the show has conjured up a season 2 renewal. Continuing the hit sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007-2012), the sequel series catches up with Justin Russo (David Henrie) as he tries to adjust to a mortal life with his family. However, the arrival of a young wizard in need of training forces Justin back into the world of magic as he brings the youngster under his wing. Continuing Disney’s trend of sequels and reboots to popular properties, Beyond is an evolution of the Aughts classic.
Though the original series’ biggest star, Selena Gomez, is a mere guest star, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place doesn’t miss a beat in terms of its family-friendly humor. Capturing a lot of what made the original series so popular, Beyond has fun with its magical premise and teases a much larger world beyond the confines of the Russo home. Unlike other reboots of popular shows, Beyond has real legs and could build into a bona fide hit all its own. With all that in mind, Disney has renewed the sequel series for another season.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2 Latest News
Production Begins On Season 2
Not long after the show was renewed for a sophomore season, the latest news confirms that Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 has begun filming. The news was broken by the official Disney+ account on X (formerly Twitter), which shared a photo of the main cast posing for a selfie on set. Appropriately enough, the post is captioned “Lights, camera…Magic” which is exactly what’s expected when the reboot returns. A production timeline isn’t known, but sitcoms don’t take long to film.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2 Is Confirmed
Season 2 Of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Is Coming Soon
The premiere episode garnered over 3 million viewers on Disney+ in 12 days, and got an additional 1.2 million on Disney Channel’s official YouTube account.
It didn’t take long for Disney to assess the success of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 1, and it was abundantly clear that they had a hit revival on their hands. The premiere episode garnered over 3 million viewers on Disney+ in 12 days, and got an additional 1.2 million on Disney Channel’s official YouTube account. Add in the fact that the show was a critical hit as well, and it came as no surprise that Disney renewed Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 in March 2025.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is currently the most-watched Disney Channel series premiere on Disney+.
Now that the show has been renewed, news regarding the sophomore outing is already starting to arrive. Though all the details aren’t known yet, filming on season 2 began in April 2025. It’s unclear exactly when the series will wrap, though it can be expected that Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 will premiere during the fall of 2025. Sitcoms are known for their lightning-fast production times, and Disney is likely eager to get the Russo family back on the small screen as quickly as possible.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2 Cast Details
The Russo Family Will Return In Season 2
The cast of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is full of familiar faces from the original series, but it also shines because of its newcomers as well. Selena Gomez (Alex Russo) and David Henrie (Justin Russo) were the two star attractions when the show was first announced, but Gomez’ reduced role allows for Henrie to take the reins as the series’ new star. As such, Henrie will be back as the newfound mentor, and it’s entirely possible that Gomez could make a small return as well.
An on-set photo from April 2025 confirms the returns of Henrie, Brown, Thiele, Matenko, and Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo.
Just as important as returning stars from the past, Janice LeAnn Brown has taken center stage as young and rebellious wizard, Billie, and she’s reprising her role in season 2. Likewise, Alkaio Thiele will be back as Roman Russo, Justin’s oldest son, while Max Matenko will play Milo Russo, the younger brother. The repeated returns of other Russo family members are less certain, and only time will tell which direction Wizards Beyond Waverly Place decides to go with its casting.
The cast of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 will likely include:
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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Role |
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David Henrie |
Justin Russo |
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Janice LeAnn Brown |
Billie |
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Mimi Gianopulos |
Giada Russo |
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Alkaio Thiele |
Roman Russo |
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Max Matenko |
Milo Russo |
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Taylor Cora |
Winter |
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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2 Story Details
More Magical Mayhem Is In Store
Roman and Milo now join Billie as magic users in the household, meaning trials to determine the family’s sole wizard must begin.
As with any successful sitcom, the basic premise of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is open-ended enough to allow for things to carry on for years. However, the debut season approached things in a unique way by saving the overall series setup for the finale. Season 1 saw Justin deal with Billie as she tried to adjust to life as a wizard, but things took a surprising turn when his kids both gained magic powers. Roman and Milo now join Billie as magic users in the household, meaning trials to determine the family’s sole wizard must begin.
This puts Wizards Beyond Waverly Place in precisely the same spot as its predecessor, with the sibling rivalry taking center stage as they each jockey to become the family’s magic user. This also represents progress for the story as Billie has officially been accepted into the Russo family. Now, the series can put each sibling through their paces, but the return of the Evilini family means things won’t be smooth sailing along the way.
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
