The upcoming sequel to Wizards of Waverly Place has released more news about it since the original announcement, including a behind-the-scenes look at Wizards Beyond Waverly Place which provided some exciting insights into the new series. In addition to new characters, It was nostalgic to see David Henrie’s Justin Russo and Selena Gomez’ Alex Russo side by side. The teaser also featured something else that got fans excited: the theme song. The original series had the same theme song throughout its four seasons, and judging by the teaser, the sequel is no exception.

Originally sung by Selena Gomez, “Everything is Not What It Seems” led every Wizards of Waverly Place episode. Hearing a popular theme song from a children’s show is enough to trigger a wave of nostalgia for most fans, but the teaser didn’t just reuse the original song from the show’s first three seasons or the updated version from Season 4. How often Gomez will appear in the new series remains to be seen.it is clear that she has made an important contribution that goes beyond reprising her role, namely updating the theme song for this new generation.

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The reboot of Wizards of Waverly Place will feature an updated theme song by Selena Gomez

And it fits perfectly

The trailer whets the audience’s curiosity with the recognizable melody of the title song, which accompanies much of the footage and leads to a final reveal near the end of the video. From what little the video contains of the actual song, it’s clear that this is a new performance of this classic song. Gomez’s vocals are new, and even the arrangement feels new and modern. Given her growing popularity as a musician and actress in the years since the original series went off the air, it is no surprise Gomez’s involvement in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place may be restricted.

Gomez performing this updated arrangement is the perfect way to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place back to its roots, even if the actress herself may not be available for filming on a regular basis. The updated song also feels like a perfect treat for fans of the series. While most fans will likely miss the presence of Alex Russo and especially the dynamic between the Russo siblings in Wizards of Waverly Placecombining the well-known song with occasional cameo appearances could at least help make the show feel like Alex is still there and ready to show up at any moment.

The theme song of Wizards of Waverly Place was one of the best on the Disney Channel

It is unforgettable for a reason

Wizards of Waverly Place was part of a series of sitcoms that the Disney Channel produced for younger audiences in the 2000s, with the show itself being one of the channel’s highest-rated series during that time. The theme song in particular was always one of the best. Gomez’s vocals were fun and perfectly reflected her character’s attitude and yet incorporates the themes of the show itself. It’s extremely catchy, and that catchiness remains intact in the latest version.

Selena Gomez’s updated version of the theme song adds a new level of excitement to an already exciting project. Although there were concerns that the series might suffer from her absence, the show definitely deserves a chance. Fans will be eagerly awaiting when the new Wizards of Waverly Place sequel premieres, and they’re sure to be all excited when the first notes ring out. Updating a significant portion of the new show in this way suggests the series will strike a healthy balance between nostalgia and new material.

Wizards of Waverly Place

Released in 2007, Wizards of Waverly Place is a fantasy comedy series created by Todd J. Greenwald for the Disney Channel. The series is about three teenage siblings who live in a magical part of New York City and attempt to make use of their family’s magical heritage while trying to blend in.

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Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise