Disney+ has renewed Wizards Beyond Waverly Place for a shortened third and final season of four episodes, set to premiere this summer. The storyline will see Billie seeking to rescue her mother Alex by reuniting with her long-lost father. Production starts next week, with Selena Gomez directing the premiere episode.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a continuation of the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place that ran from 2007 to 2012, follows grown-up Justin Russo, played by David Henrie, as he mentors a new generation of wizards including his sons Roman and Milo, and Billie, a young wizard with a mysterious past linked to his sister Alex, portrayed by Selena Gomez. Additional cast members include Justin's wife Giada and Billie's friend Winter, both mortals entangled in the family's magic. As TVLine has learned exclusively, the series will conclude with a four-episode third season dropping on Disney+ this summer. The official logline states that Billie, reeling from losing Alex at the end of season 2, must reunite with her long-lost father to save her mother, with the Russos combining powers to defeat ongoing evil. Selena Gomez will guest-star in several episodes and direct the premiere. Production begins next week. The season 2 finale, aired in October 2025, revealed Alex as Billie's biological mother, who sent her to WizTech for protection and erased family memories. It also disclosed that Lord Morsus, played by Tobias Jelinek, is Billie's grandfather, whose son Damian fell in love with Alex but whose whereabouts remain unknown. Alex appeared to sacrifice herself by pushing Morsus into a rift but is confirmed alive elsewhere. David Henrie reflected on the finale's impact, saying he anticipated the cast's emotional reaction at the table read, which deeply moved everyone involved.
