Washington, April 3 -- The Russo family is gearing up for one final magical chapter as 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' prepares to conclude with a four-part special event this summer.

Disney announced on Thursday that the sequel series will wrap its run across Disney+ and Disney Channel, with production set to begin next week, as per Deadline.

In a major creative milestone, Selena Gomez will make her directorial debut with the premiere episode of the final installment.

Gomez, who also serves as an executive producer on the series, is set to reprise her iconic role as Alex Russo in multiple episodes, continuing her longstanding association with the beloved franchise.

The announcement follows a dramatic season 2 finale that left fans wit...