Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 continues to expand the Russo family’s story with new magical challenges and family conflicts. Episode 3, titled Howdy with a Trance of Gumballs, is the next installment in the 10-episode season. The series officially returned on September 12, 2025, with a two-episode premiere and now airs weekly on Disney Channel.
All episodes will also be available internationally on Disney+ starting October 8, 2025. Episode 3 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 is set to air in the United States on Disney Channel on Friday, September 19, 2025.
The episode plays a pivotal role in showing how Billie, Roman, and Milo handle the growing influence of Lord Morsus while Justin guides them through the Family Wizard Competition.
When does Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 episode 3 come out? Release time for all major time zones

Episode 3 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 premieres on Friday, September 19, 2025, on Disney Channel in the United States.
The release follows the show’s weekly schedule, which runs through October 17, 2025. Like the first two episodes, it will also be available for streaming on Disney+ starting October 8, 2025, in the U.S. and select international markets.
Here are the release times across major regions:
After its broadcast, the episode will become available on demand on Disney Channel platforms. Starting October 8, viewers worldwide can stream the season, including episode 3, on Disney+.
How many episodes are left in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2?
Season 2 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place consists of 10 episodes in total. With two episodes already released on September 12, episode 3 marks the third installment. That leaves seven more episodes to air before the finale.
The season will conclude on October 17, 2025, with a two-part finale titled The Wizard at the End of the World.
A brief recap of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 premiere

The season 2 premiere sets up both family rivalries and larger threats. In episode 1, Billie’s jealousy over Roman’s natural talent backfires when a curse causes him to transform into different ages. Justin reverses the damage, but the incident intensifies the tension between siblings.
Meanwhile, Minister Bigalow McFigglehorn, secretly controlled by Lord Morsus, plants a glowing object inside the Russo home, binding the family to his growing influence. Episode 2 introduces a changeling that drains wizard powers, forcing the Russos to unite their energy through Billie to defeat it.
Though the creature escapes, new complications arise with Milo’s theft of a dragon egg and Piper’s prophetic paintings, which directly link Billie to Lord Morsus’s prophecy.
Major events to expect from Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 episode 3
- Billie confronts her prophecy role: Episode 3 continues Billie’s journey as she searches for answers about the prophecy. Her struggle becomes central as she weighs her rivalry with Roman and Milo against her role in stopping Lord Morsus.
- The changeling resurfaces: After escaping in the premiere, the changeling’s presence remains unresolved. Episode 3 explores its movements outside the Russo household and how Lord Morsus might use it to undermine the family’s defenses.
- Justin manages three young wizards: Justin’s responsibility as mentor grows more complex. Roman and Milo’s new powers and Billie’s rising tension force him to balance his duties as head of the Family Wizard Competition training with protecting the family from outside threats.
What’s next for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 episode 3 sets the stage for the midseason episodes, Don’t Go Changeling My Heart and Spells Like Halloween Spirit. These episodes will reintroduce familiar faces such as Mr. Laritate and Mantooth, while also bringing in new characters, including Piper, Gossip Stone, and Bella Bianchi.
The conflicts within the Russo household will continue to run parallel with Lord Morsus’s growing schemes, ultimately leading to the two-part finale in October.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 airs weekly on Disney Channel through October 17, 2025, with global streaming available on Disney+ starting October 8, 2025.