Winx Club: The Magic Is Back | |
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Created by | Iginio Straffi |
Based on | Winx Club by Iginio Straffi |
Country of origin | Italy |
Original languages | Italian English |
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Executive producer | Iginio Straffi |
Production companies | Rainbow Rai Kids Hampa Animation Studio |
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Release | 2 October 2025 (international) |
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Winx Club: The Magic Is Back is an upcoming Italian animated fantasy television series created by Iginio Straffi and produced by Rainbow and Hampa Animation Studio. A reboot of the 2004 series Winx Club , the series is set in a magical universe and tells the story of Bloom, a teenage girl from planet Earth who discovers she is a fairy. Enrolling at Alfea College, she befriends five other fairies and forms a group called the Winx Club, fighting a long series of enemies threatening the Magic Dimension.
It is scheduled to premiere on 2 October 2025 on Netflix in selected international territories.
Set in the dimension of Magix, the series follows Bloom, a teenage girl from Earth who discovers her fairy powers and enrolls in Alfea, a boarding school for fairies and witches. She befriends Stella, Flora, Tecna, Musa and Aisha, ultimately forming the Winx Club to combat dark magical forces while exploring themes of friendship, identity, and empowerment. [1]
On November 6, 2022, Iginio Straffi announced that "a brand new CG Winx animated series reboot is going into production" at the Rainbow studio. [2] [3] In January 2023, Paramount (the owner of Nickelodeon) sold its ownership stake in Rainbow back to Straffi, allowing him full creative control of the reboot. [4]
The project began development as a ninth season soft reboot under the title Winx Club Shorts in as early as 2021, [5] but it was later expanded into a full-length reboot. [6] Originally slated for a 2024 release, [7] it was delayed until September 2025, with the first 13 episodes premiering in fall and the remaining 13 expected in the spring of 2026. The first official preview debuted at Napoli Comicon 2024. [8] [9]
Rainbow describes the reboot as a "modern fantasy saga" using CGI animation across 26 episodes (~24 minutes each), blending return to original tone with contemporary themes. [10] [11] [12]
The first official trailer premiered on July 19, 2025. The voice cast of the Winx, the Trix, and Headmistress Griffin will reprise their roles. [13] [14]
No official voice cast has been fully announced. Confirmed characters include:
The Trix (Icy, Darcy, Stormy) are expected to return as antagonists. [19]
The transformation theme, "Forever Winx", was performed by Virginia Bocelli and released digitally on May 2, 2025. [20] [21]
In June 2024, Rainbow announced a partnership with Giochi Preziosi and Playmates Toys as master licensees for a new Winx Club toy line inspired by the reboot series. The toy collection will include fashion dolls, accessories, role-play items, and playsets, with Playmates handling distribution across the Americas, Asia, Australia, and more, while Giochi Preziosi covers Europe and the United Kingdom. [22] [23]
Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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1 | 26 | 8 September 2025 | TBA |
No. overall | No. in season | Italian title English title | International release date (BBC iPlayer) | Italian air date (Rai 2) | |
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1 | 1 | "A New Fairy in Alfea" | 8 September 2025 | TBA | |
Bloom discovers she has magical powers on her 16th birthday, after a scary encounter with a magical creature. She is rescued by Stella and Flora, two Fairies from Alfea School for Fairies and Witches. | |||||
2 | 2 | "Which Fairy is Witch?" | 9 September 2025 | TBA | |
Bloom is torn when she learns she must take a test at Alfea to determine whether she is a fairy or a witch. The Trix take advantage of her doubts, pushing her closer to despair. | |||||
3 | 3 | "Winx v. Trix" | 10 September 2025 | TBA | |
When Stella's ring mysteriously disappears, the Winx embarks on a risky mission to retrieve it from Cloud Tower. As they explore the school's eerie tunnel, Bloom faces a powerful awakening. | |||||
4 | 4 | "A Trick by the Trix" | 11 September 2025 | TBA | |
The Winx face their toughest physical exam yet, pushing their magic and teamwork to the limits. Meanwhile, Bloom attempts to bond with the mysterious Damien. | |||||
5 | 5 | "The Shopping Trip" | 12 September 2025 | TBA | |
The Winx plan a day of adventure in Magixia, but Griselda's strict restrictions and an incomplete project keep them grounded... until Robin helps them sneak away. | |||||
6 | 6 | "Into the Woods" | TBA | TBA | |
Despite Faragonda sealing their powers away, the Winx are sent on a challenging camping trip in the Dark Forest. Meanwhile, Vexius seizes the opportunity to capture Bloom's Dragon Flame. | |||||
7 | 7 | "Dark Bloom" | TBA | TBA | |
A dark spell turns Bloom into Dark Bloom, turning her against her friends and wreaking chaos at Alfea. Meanwhile, Aisha's love for dance clashes with her parents' expectations. | |||||
8 | 8 | "Rock and Roll Fairies" | TBA | TBA | |
Excitement builds as Musa's concert in Magixia approaches, but her nerves skyrocket when a mysterious agent shows interest, planning their next dangerous move against Bloom. | |||||
9 | 9 | "The Simulation Room" | TBA | TBA | |
As the Winx prepare for an unexpected Simulation Room test, Damien struggles in the room and each girl faces their deepest fears, revealing vulnerabilities they never anticipated. | |||||
10 | 10 | "Stella's New Crush" | TBA | TBA | |
Bloom learns from Faragonda that she possesses the powerful Dragon Flame, but she fears the dangers it might bring. Meanwhile, Stella is excited about a blind date with the mysterious Prince Luke. | |||||
11 | 11 | "A New Enemy" | TBA | TBA | |
When Vexius launches a devastating attack on Red Fountain, the Winx and Specialists must unite to protect the school. Meanwhile, Bloom uncovers a shocking connection between Vexius and the Dragon Flame. | |||||
12 | 12 | "Lightrock Fortress" | TBA | TBA | |
With Vexius' dark power growing, Alfea prepares for a looming battle, but Bloom's sudden disappearance raises alarm. Meanwhile, Bloom learns a shocking truth about her past and her family. | |||||
13 | 13 | "The Power of the Dragon Flame" | TBA | TBA | |
Bloom and the Winx uncover shocking truths about the Dragon Flame's origins and its connection to Damien and Vexius. Meanwhile, Bloom faces a personal revelation that will change everything. |