🪄Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2 (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & Where to Watch on Disney+ ✨

“Everything is not what it seems…”—and Disney is proving it once again. 🪄The beloved Russo family returns as Wizards Beyond Waverly Place conjures its way into Season 2, premiering October 8, 2025 on Disney+. Fans of the original Wizards of Waverly Place have already embraced this magical revival, and now the stakes—and spells—are higher than ever.

🪄 A Magical Legacy Continues

Set fifteen years after the original series, the story follows Justin Russo (David Henrie), who traded spell books for suburban life in Staten Island with his wife Giada and their two sons, Roman and Milo. His peaceful routine was shaken when Alex (Selena Gomez, reprising her iconic role) brought Billie, a young wizard-in-training, into his care.

Season 1 rekindled nostalgia while opening a new chapter in the wizarding world. But in Season 2, the magical household faces an even bigger challenge: the family wizard competition. With Roman and Milo discovering their own wizard abilities, Justin must now mentor not one, but three young wizards—Billie, Roman, and Milo—all while balancing his mortal life as a middle school vice-principal.

As Justin warns: “Training one wizard was hard enough… training three might be impossible.”

✨ Season 2 Plot: Training Day(s)

The upcoming season promises a mix of heart, humor, and high-stakes magic. With the Russo kids stepping deeper into their powers, Justin must teach them responsibility, resilience, and the true meaning of family legacy. From chaotic spell mishaps to emotional lessons about growing up, the new season blends the whimsical comedy of the original with fresh generational storytelling.

And of course, danger lurks in the shadows—because what’s wizard life without a few dark forces threatening to tip the balance?

👥 Cast: Old Faces, New Wizards

The magical ensemble returns, led by a balance of new stars and old favorites:

• Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie, the spirited young wizard Alex entrusted to Justin.

• Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo, Justin’s older son, now navigating both adolescence and newfound wizard powers.

• Max Matenko as Milo Russo, Roman’s younger brother, full of mischief and potential.

• Taylor Cora as Winter, Billie and Roman’s best friend.

• Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo, Justin’s mortal wife and mother to Roman and Milo.

• David Henrie as Justin Russo, juggling family, magic, and a very full calendar.

Recurring roles and guest stars add to the magical chaos, including:

• Selena Gomez as Alex Russo, now a Tribunal member who keeps her brother on his toes.

• Kirsten Vangsness as Minister Bigelow McFigglehorn.

• Patrick Bristow as Wizardpedia/Wiz M.D.

• Bill Chott (Mr. Laritate), Harvey Guillén, and even new antagonists like Tobias Jelinek as Lord Morsus.

This mix of nostalgia-driven returns and exciting new faces ensures the Russo family world feels both familiar and fresh.

🎬 The Magic Behind the Scenes

Developed by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, and based on the characters created by Todd J. Greenwald, the sequel series carries the blessing—and direct involvement—of its original stars. With Selena Gomez and David Henrie serving as executive producers alongside Elinoff, Thomas, Andy Fickman, Gary Marsh, and Jonas Agin, the show carefully blends reverence for the past with bold new storytelling.

The series also keeps its fun multi-camera sitcom style, complete with a fresh take on the classic theme song: “Everything Is Not What It Seems,” now performed by Janice LeAnn Brown featuring Selena Gomez.

📺 Where to Watch

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2 will premiere October 8, 2025, exclusively on Disney+. New episodes will roll out weekly, giving fans plenty of time to savor the magic.

🧙 Why Fans Can’t Wait

The first season proved that nostalgia can mix beautifully with new storytelling, drawing in old fans of Wizards of Waverly Place while capturing the imaginations of a new generation. With family wizard competition drama, emotional family ties, and a mix of comedy and magical chaos, Season 2 is shaping up to be an even bigger spellbinding success.

As Alex reminds Justin in the teaser: “You’re never really done being a wizard, no matter how hard you try.”

And for us fans? We’re never really done with the Russos.

✨ Final Verdict: With more spells, more laughs, and the next generation of wizards stepping into their power, Season 2 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is set to be Disney+’s magical must-watch of the fall.