Netflix has officially confirmed a third season for the wildly popular series Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega as the sharp-witted and enigmatic Wednesday Addams. The renewal, reported by The Hollywood Reporter, arrives just weeks before the second season’s two-part premiere on August 6 and September 3, 2025, and hints at an ambitious Addams Family spinoff in early development, though details remain tantalizingly vague.
Wednesday, crafted by showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, has captivated audiences since its 2022 debut, becoming Netflix’s most-watched English-language series with over 1 billion viewing hours in its first month. Directed in part by Tim Burton, who also executive produces, the show masterfully blends gothic aesthetics, biting humor, and a fresh take on Charles Addams’ iconic characters, centering on Wednesday’s supernatural adventures at Nevermore Academy.
Season 2 will see Ortega return alongside Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay, Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, and Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus. New faces, including Steve Buscemi as Nevermore’s principal Barry Dort and Joanna Lumley as Grandmama, promise to deepen the show’s eerie narrative. Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia, Luis Guzmán as Gomez, and Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley will take on expanded roles as series regulars, while a secretive Lady Gaga cameo, confirmed by Entertainment Weekly, adds further allure.
Showrunners Gough and Millar are eager to expand the series’ universe. “We want to continue digging deeper into our characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and Wednesday,” Millar stated, signaling richer character development and new facets of the Addams Family lore. Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, praised the show’s cultural impact, noting its role in driving trends and dominating streaming charts, crediting the collaborative genius of Gough, Millar, Burton, Ortega, and the cast and crew.
The renewal underscores Wednesday’s monumental success. The first season earned 12 Emmy nominations, including a historic Lead Actress nod for Ortega, making her the third Latina recognized in the category. The series secured four Emmys, solidifying its critical acclaim. Its mix of mystery, humor, and Burton’s gothic touch has fueled global fascination, with moments like Wednesday’s viral “Goo Goo Muck” dance becoming cultural phenomena.
Looking forward, Netflix’s teased spinoff opens new storytelling avenues. Gough hinted at the Addams Family’s rich potential, telling The Hollywood Reporter that “there’s a lot to explore” in this universe, though the spinoff remains in its infancy. The showrunners envision Wednesday’s seven-year journey at Nevermore potentially spanning seven seasons, though neither Ortega nor Burton confirmed a set timeline.
With Season 2 set to deliver a darker, more intricate tale, fans can mark their calendars for its two-part release: the first half premieres on August 6, 2025, followed by the second half on September 3, 2025, both streaming exclusively on Netflix. Expect new mysteries, intensified horror, and deeper exploration of the Addams family dynamics as Wednesday’s grim journey continues to unfold. Fans can revisit Season 1 now on Netflix, building anticipation for the chilling chapters awaiting in Season 2 and the shadowy promise of Season 3.
You can watch the trailer for Wednesday Season 2 below:
