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Wizards of Waverly Place adaptations: films & series
Every version of Wizards of Waverly Place — the films & series, compared across media.
The Russo siblings — Alex, Justin, and Max — live a double life: by day their family runs a sub station on New York's Waverly Place, and by night they're wizards in training, navigating spells and the pressures of growing up. That premise carries through three connected entries: the original TV series, a feature film, and a present-day continuation. Wizards of Waverly Place exists as a TV series, a movie, and a sequel series.
Wizards of Waverly Place films
Wizards of Waverly Place series
Series
Wizards of Waverly Place
The original series follows the Russo siblings balancing ordinary life while learning to master their extraordinary wizard powers.
Series
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Justin returns to mentor a new wizard-in-training after his sister Alex arrives at his home seeking help.
Frequently asked
Is Wizards of Waverly Place based on a book?
No — Wizards of Waverly Place originated as a TV series in 2007 about the Russo siblings learning to use their magical powers while their family runs a sub shop in New York. It is an original story, not an adaptation of a novel.
How many versions of Wizards of Waverly Place are there?
There are three: the original Wizards of Waverly Place TV series (2007), the feature film Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009), and the sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (2024).
Which Wizards of Waverly Place version should I start with?
Start with the original Wizards of Waverly Place TV series (2007), which establishes Alex, Justin, and Max and their world. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (2024) picks up years later with Justin mentoring a new wizard, so the series gives essential context.