Winx Club: The Magic Is Back
| Winx Club: The Magic Is Back | |
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| Created by | Iginio Straffi |
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| Country of origin | Italy |
| Original language | Italian |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Iginio Straffi |
| Production companies | Rainbow Rai Kids Netflix |
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| Network | Rai 2 Rai Yoyo RaiPlay (on-demand) |
| Release | 1 October 2025 – present |
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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 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.
Iginio Straffi officially announced the reboot 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.[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
[edit]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
[edit]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 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, and the second half of the season consisting of two parts, 6 episodes premiering in July 2026, and the remaining 7 episodes in Fall 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.
Six episodes of the second part of the first season are set to premiere on July 28, 2026 on Netflix.[12]
Seven episodes of the third and final part of the first season are predicted to premiere on September on Netflix.[13] It will premiere on BBC iPlayer and CBBC on August 24, 2026[14]
Broadcast
[edit]Voice cast
[edit]| Character | Italian | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom | Letizia Ciampa | Kate Bristol (speaking) & Elisa Rosselli (singing)[18] |
| Stella | Perla Liberatori | Courtney Shaw[18] |
| Flora | Ilaria Latini | Sònia Victoria Werner[18] |
| Aisha | Laura Lenghi | Zuri Washington[18] |
| Musa | Gemma Donati | Jenny W. Chan (speaking) & Elisa Rosselli (singing)[18] |
| Tecna & Darcy | Domitilla D'Amico & Federica De Bortoli | Sarah Faye Beard |
| Icy | Tatiana Dessi | Cat Protano |
| Stormy | Valeria Vidali | Caroline Spinola |
| Sky | Alessandro Quarta | Allen Winter |
| Brandon | Gianluca Crisafi | Nicholas Corda |
| Riven & Cafe Server | Mirko Mazzanti | James Brown Jr. |
| Timmy | Stefano Broccoletti | Barrett Leddy |
| Robin | Arianna Craviotto | Erica Lorenzetti |
| Damien | Luca Appetiti | Jamie McGonnigal |
| Vexius & King Radius | Andrea Lavagnino | Marc Thompson |
| Faragonda | Giò Giò Rapattoni | Gabi Horton |
| Griffin | Antonella Giannini | Sheryl Collins |
| Griselda, Barbatea, Marion & RX3.59 | Monica Vulcano & Daniela Abbruzzese | Erica Schroeder |
| Wizgiz | Stefano Onofri | Oliver Wyman |
| Diaspro | Katia Sorrentino | Brittany Lauda |
| Mitzi & Daphne | Arianna Craviotto & Connie Bismuto | Dana Bixler |
| Mike Peters & Guitar Shop Owner | Roberto Certomà | Tom Wayland |
| Vanessa Peters | Barbara De Bortoli | Emily Cramer |
| Professor Codatorta | TBA | Major Attaway & Mike Smith |
The voice recordings were made at the New York-based 3Beep Studio. The voice director was Tom Wayland.
Music
[edit]The opening theme of the series, "Under the Sign of Winx", is performed by Clara Soccini[18] and features a remix by Dav and Vvenice. It was released digitally on 8 September 2025.[19]
The transformation theme, "Forever Winx", was performed by Virginia Bocelli and released digitally on 2 May 2025.[20][21]
The ending theme of the series, "From Now On", is performed by Virginia Bocelli.[22]
Other songs featured in the series include a mix of original tracks by Clara Soccini, Virginia Bocelli, Emily Middlemas and Elisa Rosselli, the singing voices of Bloom and Musa.[18] The following table summarizes the songs, performers, composers, lyricists, and relevant notes:
| Song | Singer | Composer(s) | Lyricist(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "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, and later a revised one for the Trix's new and greater witch magic. |
| "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 | – Bloom asks Icy to return the almighty Dragon Fire to her, as it is gradually destroying the Ice Witch since she is incapable of harnessing and handling its infinitely powerful cosmic fire magics fully |
| "Emotional" | Elisa Rosselli | Brian Joseph McKenna, Denzi Remedios, Katrine Neya Klith, Peter Wallevik | Brian Joseph McKenna, Denzi Remedios, Katrine Neya Klith, Peter Wallevik | – Stella, Flora, Aisha, Musa and Tecna give Bloom their strength in order to successfully cast the infinitely powerful ancient protection spell Pura Lux Revelio that creates a light yellow "Dome of Light" that surrounds Alfea and neutralizes Vexius' dark heart-inducing spell. |
| "Winx Universe" | Elisa Rosselli | Niccolò Agliardi, Edwyn Roberts, Serena Menarini, Alessandro Branca | Niccolò Agliardi, Edwyn Roberts, Serena Menarini, Alessandro Branca | – |
Merchandise
[edit]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.[23][24]
Overview
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 26 | 13 | 8 September 2025 | |
| 6 | 13 July 2026 | |||
| 7 | 24 August 2026 | |||
Episodes
[edit]Season 1 (2025-26)
[edit]| 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, 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. | ||||||||||||
| Part 2 | ||||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | "Il Segreto di Bloom" "The Truth About Bloom" | 13 July 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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After defeating Vexius, Bloom and the Winx return to Gardenia to her parents' house and finally discover the truth about her origins. But while Bloom, feeling lost, seeks comfort from her friends, the Trix have already sprang into action. | ||||||||||||
| 15 | 15 | "Senza Poteri" "Without Power" | 13 July 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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The Trix break their pact with Bloom and, having taken possession of the Dragon Flame, still hold her parents hostage. Bloom does not give up and sets out to find the Trix. A powerless Bloom joins the Winx as they come to help her save her parents. | ||||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | "La Scelta di Damien" "Damien's Choice" | 13 July 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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To convince Damien of Bloom's danger, Vexius hatches a plan to force her to lose control of her powers in an attempt to rescue Mike and Vanessa. | ||||||||||||
| 17 | 17 | "Tecnoemozioni" "The Firewall" | 13 July 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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Following an accident, Tecna's magic is short-circuited, forcing her come to terms with her emotions. The Winx and the Specialists take her to her home world of Zenith to be repaired. Tecna's magic fails as Omega creatures launch a deadly attack. | ||||||||||||
| 18 | 18 | "Alfea Sotto Attacco" "Alfea Under Attack" | 13 July 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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Vexius casts the Dark Heart spell on Alfea, releasing the darkest instincts of those who fall victim to it. To avoid the worst, the Winx train in conjuring an ancient magic capable of repelling evil. | ||||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | "La Fata Cattiva" "The Evil Fairy" | 13 July 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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While in Alfea, fairies and witches prepare for the self-defense test in the stimulation chamber, and Bloom is paired with her rival Diaspro. Tensions rise when Diaspro makes a pact with the Trix. | ||||||||||||
| Part 3 | ||||||||||||
| 20 | 20 | "Affari di Famiglia" "Meet the Parents" | 24 August 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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The dark magic of Vexius has contaminated Alfea with a lethal residue. The Winx, together with Flora's parents, are searching for a cure to save the flora and fauna of the magic kingdom. | ||||||||||||
| 21 | 21 | "La Fiera di Magixia" "A Day at the Fair" | 24 August 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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The Winx indulge in a day of fun at the amusement park in Magixia but are suddenly attacked by Vexius. This time, however, they may be able to stop him with the help of unexpected allies. | ||||||||||||
| 22 | 22 | "Il Gran Ballo della Principessa" "The Princess Ball" | 24 August 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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Stella invites the Winx in the Princess Ball on Solaria. The girls do everything they can to make the day the best day for Stella, but the Trix and Vexius crash the party. | ||||||||||||
| 23 | 23 | "Guai per le Trix" "Trix in Trouble" | 24 August 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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The Winx attend Palladium's special lesson against dark magic, held in the eerie ruins of Cloud Tower. The lesson takes a dangerous turn when dark energy corrupts the fairies' magic, wreaking havoc. | ||||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | "Il Regno Perduto" "The World of Domino" | 24 August 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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The Winx head to Domino in search of Daphne, hoping for her help. Bloom devises a plan with her to bring Damien back to the side of good, but Vexius unleashes an attack. | ||||||||||||
| 25 | 25 | "Missione Omega" "Mission to Omega" | 24 August 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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After the Onyx Stone explodes, the Winx find a portal to the Omega Dimension. Determined to save Saladin and Griffin, they prepare to enter - but the mission is risky! | ||||||||||||
| 26 | 26 | "I Guardiani della Fiamma" "Brother and Sister" | 24 August 2026 | 13 September 2026 | ||||||||
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After rescuing Saladin and Griffin, the Winx return from the Omega Dimension. However, Vexius, now consumed by dark magic, manages to escape. Not even the Dragon Flame seems able to stop him! | ||||||||||||
Reception
[edit]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.[25] 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."[26] An article in EarlyGame highlighted job listings on Rainbow's CGI studio website, which confirm the use of AI in their productions.[25][27] 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)."[27][28]
Starting with episode 23, the series added a note to the credits: "Selected sequences enhanced with AI-supported filters."[29]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Recently Canceled 'Fate: The Winx Saga' Nabs CG Animated Series Reboot and Live-Action Film". Archived from the original on 5 December 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- 1 2 SemiColonWeb (24 January 2023). "Good Morning, Cinecittà!". news.cinecitta.com. Archived from the original on 25 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ↑ "Winx Club Animated Reboot/Remake Announced by Creator". comicbook.com. 6 November 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ↑ "Winx Club torna in Tv, dal 14 febbraio le prime stagioni su Rai Gulp". 11 February 2021.
- ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (2023-11-22). "'Winx Club' Creator Iginio Straffi Talks 'Very Important' Animated Series Reboot and Reveals New Live-Action Show 'Gormiti'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (2022-11-09). "'Winx Club' Creator Shops $100 Million Film After Netflix Canceled 'Fate: The Winx Saga' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ Winx Club Official (2024-04-28). Winx Club - Brand New Series - First Official Clip. Retrieved 2025-07-13 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Winx Club Official (2024-08-31). Winx Club - Brand New Series - EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW!. Retrieved 2025-07-13 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (2024-10-21). "'Winx Club' Gets a Magical Makeover in New Teaser for Rainbow's Reboot". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "How Rainbow is Reigniting the Magic of 'Winx Club'". www.licenseglobal.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Winx Club Trailer shows first look at 2025 series". The Nerdy. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@winxclubofficialtiktok/video/7653125825168018710
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-08-09.
- ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p00fzl9r/2026/08/24
- ↑ Winx. Retrieved 2025-07-13 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ↑ "RAINBOW CONFIRMS "WINX CLUB: THE MAGIC IS BACK" TO DEBUT ON CBBC IN 2025 - SEÑAL NEWS". senalnews.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Winx Club - CBBC". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sayan. "Winx Club: The Magic Is Back sets Netflix release date, details revealed", Soap Central, September 24, 2025
- ↑ "Winx Club, Clara interprète la sigla internationale". MusicalNews (in Italian). 8 September 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
- ↑ Winx Club Official (2025-06-06). Forever Winx | Official Music Video | Winx Club The Magic is Back. Retrieved 2025-07-13 – via YouTube.
- ↑ SemiColonWeb. "FormatBiz | Virginia Bocelli to Perform Forever Winx at COMICON Naples as Part of Winx Club Reboot Launch". www.formatbiz.it. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ Winx Club Official (2025-06-06). From Now On | Winx Club The Magic is Back. Retrieved 2025-07-13 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "All-new Winx Club animated series to premiere on Rai and Netflix in 2025". Rainbow SpA. 2024-06-10. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ Hartsock, Bug (2024-05-22). "Rainbow Studios Names Playmates Toys, Giochi Preziosi as Master Toy Partners for New 'Winx Club' Series". The Toy Book. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- 1 2 Axtmann, Laura (2025-07-22). "Why Does The Winx Club Reboot Look So... Off?". EarlyGame. eSports Media. Archived from the original on 2025-12-26. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ Chan, Sylvain (2025-04-07). "An Artist's Rejection of Generative AI". The Beaver. Archived from the original on 2025-12-26. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- 1 2 "We Are Hiring - Prompt Engineering Expert". Rainbow CGI. Archived from the original on 2025-10-08. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ↑ Rainbow CGI (2025-05-26). "Sei uno sviluppatore o un esperto nel prompt engineering?". it.linkedin.com. Archived from the original on 2025-11-25. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ↑ "Trix in Trouble". Winx Club: The Magic Is Back.
External links
[edit]- Winx Club: The Magic Is Back at IMDb
| Episodes | |
|---|---|
| Films | |
| Spin-offs | |
| Related | |
- Winx Club
- 2020s Italian animated television series
- 2025 Italian television series debuts
- 2025 English-language television series debuts
- 2025 animated television series debuts
- Animated television series about magic (supernatural)
- Italian children's animated action television series
- Italian children's animated adventure television series
- Italian children's animated comedy television series
- Italian children's animated drama television series
- Italian children's animated fantasy television series
- Italian-language television shows
- English-language Italian television shows
- Magical girl television series
- Animated television series reboots
- Television series about witchcraft
- RAI original programming
- Netflix children's programming
- Television series by Rainbow S.r.l.
- Television series created by Iginio Straffi
- Animated television shows about fairies