Based on characters created by Todd J. Greenwald, the series stars Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, Mimi Gianopulos, and David Henrie.

Henrie, Selena Gomez, Elinoff, Thomas, and recurring director Andy Fickman executive produce the series alongside Gary Marsh and Jonas Agin.

The series follows an adult Justin Russo, living a normal life with his wife and two sons in Staten Island until his sister Alex asks for help with a young wizard-in-training named Billie.

He revives his magical skills in order to mentor the young girl while balancing living a normal life and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.

Guest stars: Patrick Bristow as Wizardpedia, Dee Bradley Baker as Phantomus It's Billie's first day of middle school, and her goal is to make a friend.

A frog warns Giada that a Phantomus is on the loose in Staten Island, and she spends all day trying to find Justin to tell him.

Billie orders the wrong prank box from an online wizarding store and when Justin opens it at his office, he is shrunk.

Special guest star: David DeLuise as Jerry Russo Billie struggles with a spell, and Roman states that he could do it if he were a wizard.

Guest stars: Kirsten Vangsness as Bigelow McFigglehorn, JJ Nolan as Morphia Murkshadow, Eleanor Sweeney as Bella Bianchi, Kristin Hensley as Anita Bianchi Guest stars: Oscar Montoya as Marcus, Amir Talai as Alistair Goodspeed It's Billie's 13th birthday, which, as a wizard, means she has to go on a quest as a rite of passage.

Guest stars: Kirsten Vangsness as Bigelow McFigglehorn, Deron J. Powell as Cyclops, Matthew Willig as Archive Guard, John DiMaggio as Gnome, Rory Keane as Centaur Special guest stars: Maria Canals-Barrera as Theresa Russo, David DeLuise as Jerry Russo Following the events of the previous episode, Justin, Giada, Milo and Winter ponder where Billie and Roman may have gone.

Billie and Roman take a carriage ride to the Mountain Fortress of Solitarious, where they are confronted by Silas Evilini, the son of Dr. Evilini from of Waverly Place, who had an evil plan years ago to drain Justin of his wizard powers (of Waverly Place; Season 1 Episodes 13 & 14).

Roman and Milo absorb the magic and unintentionally gain wizard powers, which they use to stop Silas along with the family, Billie and Winter.

Special guest star: Selena Gomez as Alex Russo On January 18, 2024, it was announced that Disney had ordered a pilot for a sequel television series of Wizards of Waverly Place.

[39] Mimi Gianopulos was cast to portray Giada, Justin's wife, and Alkaio Thiele plays their oldest son Roman.

She praised the performances of both returning cast members like David Henrie and Selena Gomez, and newcomers such as Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, and Max Matenko.

[48] Joel Keller of Decider noted that Wizards Beyond Waverly Place captures the silliness and family vibe of the original show, but observed a difference in Selena Gomez's performance.

He praised her more subtle comedic timing, saying it may be influenced by her work on Only Murders in the Building, contrasting with the more exaggerated sitcom-like acting from the rest of the cast.

He also highlighted the show's focus on Billie's integration into the mortal world and the return of original cast members, expecting the series to appeal to both nostalgic fans and new younger audiences.

[49] Abigail Stevens of Screen Rant found Wizards Beyond Waverly Place to be a funny and heartwarming sequel that successfully captures the essence of its predecessor.

She praised David Henrie and Selena Gomez for reprising their roles, noting their strong dynamic, while complimenting the performances of the new cast members.

Stevens appreciated how the show mirrors the original family structure without feeling like a direct copy, maintaining unique characterizations.

She complimented the show's comedic tone and found the moderate scariness of the wizards' encounters with monsters to be lighthearted and not overly alarming.

Moulton appreciated the positive messages about perseverance and self-belief, while noting that the main character Billie is a complex role model, showing both rebelliousness and personal growth.

She also found Justin Russo to be a good role model, while the relationship between brothers Milo and Roman was seen as affectionate despite typical sibling rivalry.

[51] Wizards Beyond Waverly Place debuted with 3.2 million views globally in its first 12 days on Disney+, making it the most-watched series premiere on the platform for Disney Channel.