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Selena Gomez Directs Wizards Finale, Disney+ Streams Aug 5

7/16/2026

Summary

Selena Gomez Directs

Disney Channel and Disney+ will premiere the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place finale on August 4, 2026, and stream all episodes on Disney+ on August 5, 2026, in the United States and select markets.
Selena Gomez directs opening episode, her directorial debut, and returns as Alex Russo.
The finale features Brandon Micheal Hall as Damien Penwulf, Billie’s father, and Maria Canals-Barrera.
The series has generated 101 million YouTube views, ranking among Disney Channel’s top youth titles.

Summary

Billie Reunites

The trailer shows Billie must reunite with her father Damien Penwulf to rescue Alex and their mother.
It suggests the Russo siblings’ combined magic may be the only power able to defeat the looming evil.
Gomez serves as executive producer for the finale alongside co-producer David Henrie.
Todd Greenwald returns to helm the sequel.
Both prior seasons now stream on Disney+ as the revival draws old and new fans.

Summary

Selena Gomez Finale

The finale will broadcast on Disney Channel at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, with on-demand access thereafter.
Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and producers, joining Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Rick Williams, Selena Gomez and David Henrie.
Recurring characters include Winter—Taylor Cora, Giada Russo—Mimi Gianopulos, Roman Russo—Alkaio Thiele and Milo Russo—Max Matenko.
It features guest stars Ramon Reed as Silas Evilini and Tobias Jelinek as Lord Morsus.

History

Historical Context

Disney launched Disney+ on November 12, 2019, instantly moving Disney Channel libraries—including the 2007 series *Wizards of Waverly Place*—from the DisneyNow app to the new platform, which recorded ten million subscribers on its first day. The 2026 *Wizards Beyond Waverly Place* finale continues this pattern of reviving legacy franchises for streaming audiences, echoing Disney’s long-term strategy under CEO Bob Iger.

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Selena Gomez Directs

Disney Channel and Disney+ will premiere the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place finale on August 4, 2026, and stream all episodes on Disney+ on August 5, 2026, in the United States and select markets.
Selena Gomez directs opening episode, her directorial debut, and returns as Alex Russo.
The finale features Brandon Micheal Hall as Damien Penwulf, Billie’s father, and Maria Canals-Barrera.
The series has generated 101 million YouTube views, ranking among Disney Channel’s top youth titles.

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