‘Wizards Past Waverly Place’ Will get A Fall Launch Date & New Teaser

One thing magical is coming to Disney Channel and Disney+. Earlier this yr, Disney formally confirmed the title of the upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place sequel with an announcement from Selena Gomez herself. The brand new sequence, entitled Wizards Past Waverly Place, will visitor star Gomez, who can be serving as an government producer on the challenge alongside along with her OG costar David Henrie. And now we all know once we’ll be capable of experience our WWP nostalgia — on Aug. 29, Disney introduced the official premiere date for the highly-anticipated sequence.

“Wizards of Waverly Place captivated hearts with its spellbinding adventures and large laughs, creating unforgettable recollections for teenagers and households in every single place,” Ayo Davis, the president of Disney Branded Tv, beforehand stated in a press launch. “We are able to’t wait to step again into the magical world of Wizards, inviting each longtime followers and a brand new era to expertise the enchantment alongside Selena, David, and our unbelievable forged and crew.”

Now, let’s wave our magic wands and conjure up all the small print we find out about Wizards Past Waverly Place to this point.

When will Wizards Past Waverly Place premiere?

Though we knew the sequence would drop someday this yr, it feels a lot nearer than we may have hoped for. Wizards Past Waverly Place will premiere with two episodes (!!) on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 8:00 p.m. ET on Disney Channel. The primary eight episodes can be out there on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand the following day, Wednesday, Oct. 30.

For individuals who don’t have Disney+, you’ll be able to catch two new episodes — together with a Halloween-themed episode — on Disney Channel on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Then, starting Nov. 8, Disney Channel episode premieres transfer to Fridays at 8:00 p.m. ET, with two episodes weekly.

So, you’ve nonetheless obtained a little bit of time to observe the unique sequence (plus the film and the 2013 particular) along with your little witches and wizards earlier than you come to Waverly Place.

What’s the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel about?

It appears Alex (Gomez) continues to be vexing her huge brother, Justin Russo (David Henrie), in spite of everything these years. Based on the official sequence description, Justin has given up magic in favor of main a “regular” life together with his spouse Giada (Mimi Gianopulos) and their sons Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). Not less than that is his plan till Alex reveals up on his doorstep with a younger witch named Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), who’s in want of mentoring.

The arrival of Billie turns Justin’s household’s life the other way up as he has to reacquaint himself together with his magic whereas additionally “safeguarding the way forward for the Wizard World.”

Are all the Russos coming again?

A giant a part of the appeal of the OG sequence, which ran for 4 seasons from 2007 to 2012, was the sibling dynamic between Alex, Justin, and their little brother Max (Jake T. Austin). The sequel will definitely have a component of that with Gomez and Henrie reprising their roles — despite the fact that Gomez will solely be round in a visitor star capability (she’s somewhat busy fixing crimes with Steve Martin and Martin Quick to be in each episode).

To this point, not one of the different unique characters have been confirmed to be returning. Nonetheless, it’s potential that Austin and different actors, like David DeLuise and Maria Canals-Barrera, who performed the trio’s mother and father, may pop up sooner or later.

For now, the main focus seems to be on the following era of characters, together with Billie, Roman, Milo, and Billie’s finest good friend Winter (performed by newcomer Taylor Cora). Consider it because the Lady Meets World remedy.

And talking of nostalgic Disney favorites, Danielle Fishel (of aforementioned Lady Meets World fame) and fellow alum Raven-Symoné (Raven’s House) are set to direct episodes through the season. So, just some extra causes to want October would hurry up and get right here!