The world of magic of the Russo family was just flipped upside down, again, but for once, possibly for good. On October 8, 2025, the Season 2 Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season finale was released on Disney+, leaving everyone in awe as Selena Gomez’ signature character, Alex Russo, sacrificed herself in a dramatic plot twist that instantly became one of the series’ most talked about moments.
Alex Russo Is a Hero… and a Mom Bombshell
In the two-parter season finale, Alex leaps into a portal to seal a cosmic tear, in the process saving her daughter Billie. The sacrifice revealed not just Alex’s bravery but an ancient truth: that Alex is, in fact, mother to Billie. Up until that point, it was for the first time known that Alex was a teenage mom who hid Billie from magical threats after she had a breakup with Mason.
Selena Gomez, guest-starring and also executive producing, in a performance that was described as raw, emotional, and unforgettable, did just that, with interviews after the finale finding the actor gushing about Gomez’s performance and referencing “future storylines” but not committing to whether or not he would make it through, of course.
Internet Meltdown: Wizards Fandom in Full-On Tears
On the days of the premiere of the finale, social media went wild. Fans converged on X (twitter), TikTok, and Instagram with tributes to Alex Russo, Billie’s stunned expressions in meme form, and theories about whether or not Season 3 would see the return of Alex. Some compared the emotional resonance of the finale to the original show’s great Family Wizard Competition, while others commended the series for combining retro references with edgy new surprises.
Season Two Turned the Magic All the Way Up
The climax wrapped up an all-bets-off season in which Billie struggled with her Russo family legacy as two more young wizards, Roman and Milo, gained powers. Justin was charged with training not one, not two, but three wizards at once in preparation for the Family Wizard Competition, while an all-new, unidentified threat loomed in the background. The season combined wit, family chaos, and magical danger, all in the name of the dramatic realization of the real mission of Alex in the story.
Meet the New Russo Generation (and the OG Icon Whose Finale She Stole)
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2 stars included David Henrie as Justin Russo, Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie, Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo, Max Matenko as Milo Russo, Taylor Cora as Winter, and Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo. The guest stint of Selena Gomez as Alex Russo dominated the finale, as it was easy to see why the character remains Disney Channel’s most legendary creation.
Behind the Curtain: Who’s Pulling the Magical Strings
Showrunners, executive producers, and writers were Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas. The heavy-hitting exec team also comprised Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Rick Williams, Selena Gomez, and David Henrie, mixing old-school Disney magic with new-era storytelling.
Is Alex Russo Gone for Good. or Plotting a Return?
Although the ending left us in limbo about Alex Russo’s whereabouts, the possibility is still open for further wizard mayhem. David Henrie’s ambiguous statements imply that the Russo family series is in no way concluded, and enthusiasts already speculate about a third installment. Whether or not Alex is back, the show has reinvigorated its spot in pop culture, mixing sentiment with new and edgy moves.
Wizards of Waverly Place Season 2 episodes, in their entirety, can all be streamed on Disney+.
