Time for something a little bit different, as a brand new animated CG series within the Winx Club franchise will soon be making its return to screens worldwide, and there isn’t long to wait. Introduced as Winx Club: The Magic is Back this newest animated series will premiere on BBC iPlayer in the UK in September, and then globally on Netflix on 2nd October 2025, and to celebrate a brand new trailer has been released onto the official Winx Club YouTube Channel.
Winx Club originally debut in 2004 as a traditional animated series and soon gained attention worldwide with its inspirational story lines promoting friendship, self-discovery, and the power of diversity and mutual support. The series also drew inspiration from magical girl anime, such as Cardcaptor Sakura and Sailor Moon, with its unique transformation sequences and magical themes. Fast forward nearly two decades on, and the Winx Club continues to evolve and reinvent itself, as the magic returns in this brand new CG animated series that looks to inspire another generation of fans, as Iginio Straffi, Founder and CEO of Rainbow, explains.
“We are thrilled to share this new adventure with the millions of fans eagerly awaiting the return of the Winx and can’t wait to welcome new ones too on this magical journey. Winx Club: The Magic is Back is a new beginning, yet with the same goal: to grow side by side with our audience, offering quality content and spreading positive values – all, of course, with a touch of magic! “
As described in the press release the iconic characters in Winx Club: The Magic is Back have been gorgeously restyled, while maintaining their unique personalities, and the that magical world will be more artistically rich than ever before. For instance cutting-edge production, and increasingly refined special effects, make for a stunning visual experience, with more immersive environments, dazzling new transformations that highlight each fairy’s unique magic, and exquisitely designed costumes tailored to their personalities.
The newly released trailer also only gives fans a small glimpse at what to expect from the series, and is sure to appeal to longtime fans. Winx Club: The Magic is Back is also described as packed with action, enchantment, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered in a wonderfully engaging series filled with friendship, adventure, romance and fun.
About Winx Club: The Magic is Back: When Bloom discovers she has magic, her life takes a wild turn. At the Alfea school for fairies and witches, she meets five girls who become her best friends — and her greatest strength. Together, they’re the Winx. As dark secrets rise and powerful enemies close in, the Winx will need to unlock their true potential to protect their world — and themselves.
About Winx Club: Since its debut in 2004, the series created by Iginio Straffi and produced and distributed by Rainbow has achieved extraordinary milestones: 8 animated seasons co-produced with Rai, 3 theatrical films, 4 made-for-TV movies, 2 animated series co-produced with Netflix, 2 live-action Netflix Original seasons (Fate: The Winx Saga), and millions of fans around the world. With over 20 billion views on YouTube and more than 35 billion on TikTok, the Winx continue to thrive in the hearts of an ever-growing and passionate global community.
For those that attended MCM Comic Con in London earlier this year, and thinking that this series name is familiar, then you are not mistaken. As a Winx Club: The Magic is Back booth was at MCM Comic Con and was (interestingly) opposite the Anime Limited booth. The booth featured artwork of the characters from this new series and also allowed for photo opportunities, and so promotion for this new series is already well under way.
That aside, those interested in watching Winx Club: The Magic is Back can do so in September when it premieres on BBC iPlayer in the UK. Winx Club: The Magic is Back will also stream globally on Netflix on 2nd October 2025. Further details about Winx Club, and other activities relating to the show, can be found on the official website.
