Winx Club: The Magic Is Back
2025 animated reboot of Winx Club
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Winx Club: The Magic Is Back is an Italian animated fantasy television series created by Iginio Straffi and produced by Rainbow, Rai Kids and Netflix. A reboot/remake 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.
by Iginio Straffi
- Letizia Ciampa
- Perla Liberatori
- Ilaria Latini
- Laura Lenghi
- Gemma Donati
- Domitilla D'Amico
| Winx Club: The Magic Is Back | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Iginio Straffi |
| Based on | Winx Club by Iginio Straffi |
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| Country of origin | Italy |
| Original language | Italian |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Iginio Straffi |
| Production companies | Rainbow Rai Kids Netflix |
| Original release | |
| Network | Rai 2 Rai Yoyo RaiPlay (on-demand) |
| Release | 2 October 2025 – present |
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Iginio Straffi officially announced the reboot/remake in November 2022.[1] 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/remake.[2]
Before its debut in Italy, the series was first shown in the United Kingdom on 8 September 2025 on BBC iPlayer and CBBC. It later premiered on 2 October 2025 on Netflix in selected international territories.
Premise
Set in the dimension of Magix, the series follows Bloom, a 16 year old girl from Earth who discovers her fairy powers, gets saved from a scary, magical creature by Stella, a 17 year old Fairy of the Sun and Moon / Princess of Solaria and Flora, a 16 year old Fairy of Nature and enrolls in Alfea, a boarding school for fairies and witches with Stella and Flora. She befriends 3 other fairies such as Aisha, a 16 year old Fairy of Waves / Princess of Andros, Musa, a 16 year old Fairy of Music and Tecna, a 15 year old Fairy of Technology, ultimately forming the Winx Club to combat dark magical forces while exploring themes of friendship, identity, and empowerment.
Production
On November 6, 2022, Iginio Straffi announced that "a brand new CG Winx animated series reboot is going into production" at the Rainbow studio.[1][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/remake.[2]
The project began development as a ninth season soft reboot/remake under the title Winx Club Shorts in as early as 2021,[4] but it was later expanded into a full-length reboot.[5] Originally slated for a 2024 release,[6] it was delayed until September 2025, with the first 13 episodes, with the remaining 13 expected in the fall of 2026. The first official preview debuted at Napoli Comicon 2024.[7][8]
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.[9][10][11]
The first official trailer premiered on July 19, 2025. The original Italian voice cast reprised their roles for the Italian dub.
The second season is set to premiere in September of 2026 on Netflix. [12][13]
Broadcast
Voice cast
| Character | Italian | English |
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| Bloom | Letizia Ciampa | Kate Bristol[17] |
| Stella | Perla Liberatori | Courtney Shaw[17] |
| Flora | Ilaria Latini | Sònia Victoria Werner[17] |
| Aisha | Laura Lenghi | Zuri Washington[17] |
| Musa | Gemma Donati | Jenny W. Chan[17] |
| Tecna | Domitilla D'Amico | Sarah Faye Beard |
| Icy | Tatiana Dessi | Cat Protano |
| Stormy | Federica De Bortoli | Caroline Spinola |
| Darcy | Valeria Vidali | Sarah Faye Beard |
| Sky | Alessandro Quarta | Allen Winter |
| Brandon | Gianluca Crisafi | Nicholas Corda |
| Riven | Mirko Mazzanti | James Brown Jr. |
| Timmy | Stefano Broccoletti | Barrett Leddy |
| Robin | Arianna Craviotto | Erica Lorenzetti |
| Damien | Luca Appetiti | Jamie McGonnigal |
| Vexius | Andrea Lavagnino | Marc Thompson |
| Faragonda | Giò Giò Rapattoni | Gabi Horton |
| Griffin | Antonella Giannini | Sheryl Collins |
| Daphne | Connie Bismuto | Dana Bixler |
| Mitzi | Arianna Craviotto |
The voice recordings were made at the New York-based 3Beep Studio. The voice director was Tom Wayland.
Music
The opening theme of the series, "Under the Sign of Winx", is performed by Clara Soccini[17] and features a remix by Dav and Vvenice. It was released digitally on 8 September 2025.[18]
The transformation theme, "Forever Winx", was performed by Virginia Bocelli and released digitally on 2 May 2025.[19][20]
The ending theme of the series, "From Now On", is performed by Virginia Bocelli.[21]
Other songs featured in the series include a mix of original tracks by Clara Soccini, Virginia Bocelli, Emily Middlemas, and Elisa Rosselli.[17] The following table summarizes the songs, performers, composers, lyricists, and relevant notes:
| Song | Singer | Composer(s) | Lyricist(s) | Notes |
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| "Under the Sign of Winx" | Clara Soccini | Angela Poggi, Giovanni Cera | Yasemin Sannino | Remix by Dav, Vvenice; opening theme |
| "From Now On" | Virginia Bocelli | Joshua Kissiah Cumbee, Jordan Powers | Joshua Kissiah Cumbee, Jordan Powers, Virginia Bocelli | Ending theme |
| "Step Into the Dark" | Emily Middlemas | Stefano Della Casa | Emily Middlemas | – Bloom's transformation into her darker Winx/Fairy self |
| "Forever Winx" | Virginia Bocelli | Stefano Della Casa | Ryan Lawrie, Stefano Della Casa, Virginia Bocelli | Transformation theme into one's regular Winx/Fairy form |
| "Going Home" | Elisa Rosselli | Mario Parruccini, Emiliano Palmieri | Mario Parruccini, Emiliano Palmieri | – |
| "Super Power" | Clara Soccini | Leonardo Grilotti | Edoardo Medici, Federica Foscari | – |
| "Magic" | Virginia Bocelli | Stefano Della Casa | Ryan Lawrie, Virginia Bocelli, Emily Middlemas | – |
| "Winx of Courage" | Elisa Rosselli | Mario Parruccini, Emiliano Palmieri | Mario Parruccini, Emiliano Palmieri | – |
| "Like a Butterfly" | Elisa Rosselli | Michele Bettali, Stefano Carrara, Fabrizio Castanìa, Giovanni Maria Vincenzi | Michele Bettali, Stefano Carrara, Fabrizio Castanìa, Giovanni Maria Vincenzi | – |
| "Emotional" | Elisa Rosselli | Brian Joseph McKenna, Denzi Remedios, Katrine Neya Klith, Peter Wallevik | Brian Joseph McKenna, Denzi Remedios, Katrine Neya Klith, Peter Wallevik | – |
| "Winx Universe" | Elisa Rosselli | Niccolò Agliardi, Edwyn Roberts, Serena Menarini, Alessandro Branca | Niccolò Agliardi, Edwyn Roberts, Serena Menarini, Alessandro Branca | – |
Merchandise
In June 2024, Rainbow announced a partnership with Giochi Preziosi and Playmates Toys as master licensees for a new 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]
Overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 26 | 8 September 2025 | TBA | |
Episodes
Season 1 (2025)
| 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 | "Una nuova fata ad Alfea" "A New Fairy in Alfea" | 8 September 2025 | 1 October 2025 | |
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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 | "Fata o strega?" "Which Fairy is Witch?" | 8 September 2025 | 2 October 2025 | |
| 3 | 3 | "Winx contro Trix" "Winx vs. Trix" | 8 September 2025 | 3 October 2025 | |
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When Stella's mystical 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 | "Trucchi de streghe" "A Trick by the Trix" | 8 September 2025 | 6 October 2025 | |
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The Winx face their toughest physical exam yet, pushing their magic and teamwork to the limits. Meanwhile, Bloom attempts to bond with the mysterious warlock Damien. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "Shopping a Magixia" "The Shopping Trip" | 8 September 2025 | 7 October 2025 | |
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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 | "Avventura nella foresta" "Into the Woods" | 8 September 2025 | 8 October 2025 | |
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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 almighty Dragon Flame powers. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "Il lato oscuro di Bloom" "Dark Bloom" | 8 September 2025 | 9 October 2025 | |
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A dark spell turns Bloom into Dark Bloom, turning her against her friends and wreaking chaos at Alfea. Meanwhile, Princess Aisha's love for dance clashes with her royal parents' expectations. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "Fate a tutto volume" "Rock and Roll Fairies" | 8 September 2025 | 10 October 2025 | |
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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 | "Le paure nascoste" "The Simulation Room" | 8 September 2025 | 13 October 2025 | |
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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 | "L'appuntamento di Stella" "Stella's New Crush" | 8 September 2025 | 14 October 2025 | |
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Bloom learns from Faragonda that she possesses the all-powerful Dragon Flame, but she fears the dangers it might bring. Meanwhile, Princess Stella is excited about a blind date with the mysterious Prince Luke. | |||||
| 11 | 11 | "Un nemico inatteso" "A New Enemy" | 8 September 2025 | 15 October 2025 | |
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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 | "La fortezza di Roccaluce" "Lightrock Fortress" | 8 September 2025 | 16 October 2025 | |
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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 | "Il potere della Fiamma del Drago" "The Power of the Dragon Flame" | 8 September 2025 | 17 October 2025 | |
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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. | |||||
Reception
Winx Club: The Magic Is Back faced criticism after reports surfaced that generative AI had been used in the series' production, including its concept art, character designs, and promotional material.[24] An article in student newspaper The Beaver argued, "For a show that 'immortalises Y2k fashion' and integrates characters' appearances into their personality and overall story, [using AI instead of artists] comes off as insulting to long-time fans of the franchise."[25] An article in EarlyGame highlighted job listings on Rainbow's CGI studio website, which confirm the use of AI in their productions.[24][26] Both Rainbow's website and official LinkedIn page publicly announced that the company is hiring AI prompt engineering experts with "skills in designing and optimizing prompts for generative AI models (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)."[26][27]
See also
- Winx Club (2004–19)
- PopPixie
- World of Winx
- Fate: The Winx Saga