Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Premiere Set for Oct. 29

The highly anticipated spin-off series, 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,' is set to premiere on October 29 at 8 p.m. ET on Disney Channel, with the first eight episodes available on Disney+ the following day. The show follows an adult Justin Russo, played by David Henrie, who is living a normal life with his family but is drawn back into the magical world when his sister Alex, portrayed by Selena Gomez, seeks his help for a wizard-in-training, Billie. Raven-Symoné and Danielle Fishel, both Disney Channel alums, will direct episodes in the first season. The series promises to blend nostalgia with new adventures as it explores Justin's challenges in balancing family life and wizardry responsibilities. Following the premiere, two episodes will be released weekly starting November 8. Fans can expect a Halloween-themed episode as well as appearances from original cast members.