The Russo family is set to return for a final episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, set to conclude this summer with a four-part event on Disney+ and Disney Channel. Selena Gomez, an executive producer on the sequel series, will make her directorial debut with the premiere episode. She is also set to reprise her role as Alex Russo in multiple episodes. The final episode will see Billie reunite with her long-lost father, Damian Pennwolf, who forced her to open a rift to the world of dark magic as part of a prophecy. The series has been popular for Disney, ranking among the top five titles overall with kids 6-11, teens 12-17 and adults 18-19.