The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

Year: 2013

Runtime: 60 mins

Language: English

Director: Victor Gonzalez

FamilyComedyFantasy

While attempting to demonstrate maturity and responsibility to her family, teen wizard Alex Russo casts a spell intended to eliminate her negative traits. However, this spell inadvertently creates two distinct versions of herself: a Good Alex and an Evil Alex. When the Evil Alex becomes entangled in a dark wizard's scheme to dominate the world, Good Alex must embark on a quest to protect her family, all of humankind, and ultimately confront and save herself in an extraordinary battle between good and evil.

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1

Family plans Tuscany reunion and portal link

The Russo family announces a reunion in Tuscany, setting the trip in motion. To make the journey easier, Alex secretly creates a portal linking their Italian villa with their New York loft, hinting at a bridge between two worlds. The mood remains buoyant as they anticipate a long-awaited gathering.

Before departure New York loft / Tuscany
2

Dominic visits and stirs jealousy

Dominic visits the Russo home to announce that Justin cannot attend in person, and his flirty manner with Alex triggers Mason's jealousy. The moment foreshadows romantic tension and the upcoming journey. The family senses trouble brewing beneath the celebration.

Pre-trip Russo residence
3

Reunion plan and portal shortcut

Jerry announces the family reunion in Italy, and the idea injects extra energy into the trip. Alex's portal links the New York life to the Tuscan villa, bridging two worlds as plans take shape. The family buzzes with excitement despite the chaos ahead.

Pre-trip planning Russo residence
4

Alex conjures Evil Alex

After a private talk with Dominic, Alex tries to purge her darker side with a spell meant to expel negativity, but she accidentally conjures an evil doppelgänger. Evil Alex slips free, setting a shadow of danger over the upcoming journey. The real Alex is left fearing that her powers could betray her.

After talk Russo residence
5

Evil Alex heads toward Italy

Evil Alex, aided by Dominic, slips away and heads for Italy to set the stage for looming threats. The real Alex grapples with the possibility that her magic could be used against her loved ones.

En route Italy
6

Max's caper and protective pursuit

Max catches the eye of an Italian girl, triggering playful intrigue as the family’s journey begins to take shape. Jerry and Theresa shadow him, hoping to keep the reunion on track and protect the fragile peace of the trip.

During travel Italy
7

Bead imprisonment of Max, Jerry, and Theresa

Evil Alex uses her power to shrink and imprison Max, Jerry, and Theresa into tiny beads, dramatically raising the stakes for the family. Harper, Alex, and the others scramble to mount a rescue as the danger tightens.

Mid-journey Somewhere in Italy
8

Pursuit to Pisa and Harper's capture

The rescue mission pushes toward the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where Harper herself is captured by the captors. Dominic unveils a plan to install a spell replicator at the tower’s summit to convert mortals into beads and seize control through Alex’s magic.

Climax setup Leaning Tower of Pisa
9

Alex agrees to Dominic's plan and is betrayed

To save her family, Alex agrees to follow Dominic’s machinations and activates the device at the tower’s top, only to be whisked away and branded a threat to the mortal world. The betrayal raises the stakes and splits the group’s loyalties.

Tower top sequence Leaning Tower of Pisa
10

Mason frees Alex and the final chase

Mason blasts a path to freedom, rescuing Alex from confinement, and the two race back toward the tower as a dramatic clash unfolds. Good Alex vs Evil Alex duels intensify, while Mason faces Dominic in a brutal struggle.

Tower climax Leaning Tower of Pisa
11

Bracelet, death and purging of Evil Alex

In the heat of battle, Alex retrieves the bracelet from Evil Alex, turning the tide. Dominic delivers a heavy blow to Mason and pushes the confrontation toward a fatal outcome, but Mason ultimately forces Dominic toward a deadly plunge. Alex then relinquishes her powers to banish Evil Alex and destroy the machine.

Final tower sequence Leaning Tower of Pisa
12

Restoration and decision to stay in Italy

The mortals are freed and the true Alex regains her magic after accepting she does not need it to be whole. The Russo family, with Harper and Mason, celebrates a renewed sense of togetherness at the reunion. They decide to linger in Italy to mend the living room and savor their hard-won harmony, choosing to stay rather than just visit.

After victory Tuscan villa / Italy

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