Quick Read
- Wednesday Season 2 will release in two parts: August 6, 2025, and September 3, 2025.
- Jenna Ortega reprises her role as Wednesday Addams and serves as an executive producer.
- The season will lean into a darker, horror-focused tone and ditch romantic subplots.
- Lady Gaga joins the cast as a mysterious teacher, but her character debuts in Part 2.
- Fan-favorite characters like Enid, Uncle Fester, and Tyler Galpin will return.
The wait is finally over for fans of Netflix’s wildly popular series Wednesday. The second season, starring Jenna Ortega as the iconic Wednesday Addams, is set to release in two parts, with the first four episodes dropping on August 6, 2025, and the remaining episodes arriving on September 3, 2025. This dark and quirky series, based on The Addams Family, has captivated audiences worldwide since its debut on November 23, 2022.
When and Where to Watch
Netflix has confirmed that Wednesday Season 2 will follow a split-release model. Part 1, consisting of the first four episodes, will premiere on August 6, 2025, at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (PT). Part 2, which includes episodes 5-8, will be released on September 3, 2025. The exact release time will vary depending on your location, with episodes dropping at 3:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) in the U.S., 8:00 AM in the UK, and 12:30 PM in India, among other time zones.
Fans can stream the episodes exclusively on Netflix, where the first season is also available for a quick refresher.
What to Expect in Season 2
The second season picks up where the first left off, with Wednesday returning to Nevermore Academy. This time, she faces a slew of new challenges, including uncovering the identity of her mysterious stalker, managing her growing psychic abilities, and dealing with her younger brother Pugsley joining the school.
According to the show’s official logline, “Wednesday Addams returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await. This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends, and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem.”
Jenna Ortega, who not only stars as Wednesday but also serves as an executive producer this season, has hinted at a darker and more horror-centric tone. Speaking to Variety in 2023, Ortega revealed, “We’ve decided to lean into the horror more. We’re ditching any romantic love interest, which is really great. We’re going to get bolder, more dark.”
New and Returning Cast Members
The cast of Wednesday Season 2 will see several familiar faces and some intriguing new additions. Jenna Ortega reprises her role as Wednesday Addams, while Isaac Ordonez returns as Pugsley Addams, now a series regular. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán will also return as Morticia and Gomez Addams, respectively, with rumors suggesting Morticia might step into the role of Nevermore’s principal following Larissa Weems’s death in Season 1.
New cast members include Joanna Lumley as Grandmama and Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rotwood, a mysterious Nevermore teacher. Gaga’s character, described as “enigmatic and mysterious,” will reportedly play a pivotal role later in the season.
Fan-favorite characters Enid Sinclair (played by Emma Myers) and Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) will also return, alongside Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, whose storyline is expected to take a darker turn after his escape in the Season 1 finale.
Behind the Scenes: Production and Accolades
Filming for Season 2 began in late 2023 and wrapped in mid-2025. The showrunners, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, have promised to delve deeper into the relationships and mysteries that made the first season a global phenomenon. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, they said, “We’re thrilled to continue Wednesday’s tortuous journey into Season 2. We can’t wait to explore the kooky, spooky world of Nevermore.”
The first season of Wednesday was a massive success, earning 12 Emmy nominations and winning four, including awards for Best Costumes and Original Main Title Theme. It became Netflix’s most-watched English-language series within its first 28 days, amassing 1.72 billion hours viewed.
Fan Expectations and Theories
Fans are buzzing with excitement and theories about what’s to come in Season 2. Key questions include the identity of Wednesday’s stalker, the fate of Tyler Galpin, and whether Morticia will take over as Nevermore’s principal. Speculation is also rife about whether Pugsley will join the Nightshades and if a new viral dance scene will top Jenna Ortega’s iconic moves from Season 1.
Additionally, the showrunners have teased a significant new character, leading fans to wonder if beloved Addams Family members like Cousin Itt or Grandma Addams might make an appearance.
As the countdown to August 6 continues, one thing is clear: Season 2 of Wednesday promises to be just as thrilling, mysterious, and delightfully macabre as its predecessor.