Wednesday season 2: everything we know about the wildly popular Netflix show's sophomore chapter

Wednesday season 2 is officially on its way and we've got some frightfully exciting news to share about its impending arrival. The cast and crew of the wonderfully macabre Netflix show have officially wrapped filming for the next supernatural instalment and return to Nevermore Academy. So, what does the Academy's no. 1 teen detective have in store for us next? And how deep into Addams family lore will the show so bravely go? Don't worry, when it comes to the return of one of the best Netflix shows, we have some information to divulge.

For Wednesday season 2, director Tim Burton endeavours to share the twisted tales and complex lives of both the gothic and mysterious Wednesday and her suitably unusual classmates. Plus, there's some surprising guest stars joining the already fruitful cast. So, for season 2, we've gathered every ounce of intel, no matter how strange. From release date prediction, to the returning and new cast list, to where Wednesday's abnormal tale could go next, we've got you covered.

Full spoilers follow for Wednesday season 1. Potential spoilers are also discussed for season 2.

Wednesday season 2 release date prediction

It was a long, somewhat uncomfortable wait for Netflix to *ahem* snap its fingers and renew Wednesday for another season. Indeed, we had to wait six weeks after season 1's late November 2022 release for Netflix to confirm Wednesday season 2 after the show's record-breaking debut.

But, we do know two very important things when it comes to the Wednesday season 2 release date. Firstly, principal photography ended on December 4, as revealed by Morticia herself. And, swiftly after this news, this official tweet disclosed that Wednesday season 2 is officially coming in 2025.

But, we're not getting too excited... just yet. For Wednesday season 1, there was eight months between when filming wrapped and the show dropping on Netflix. If we take this into account, we'd predict we still have a little wait left with a potential July/August release date.

Wednesday season 2 cast: confirmed and rumored

Major spoilers follow for Wednesday season 1.

For Wednesday season 2, fans will be pleased to hear that the main cast are returning to reprise their roles and new cast members will join. How they’ll appear, though, will become more apparent when we take a look at how season 1 ended, if its follow-up will also be set at Nevermore Academy, and whether season 2 will pick up plot threads from its forebear:

• Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
• Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
• Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams
• Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair
• Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin
• Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay
• Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams
• Victor Dorobantu as The Thing
• Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester
• George Burcea as Lurch
• Jamie McShane as Sheriff Donovan Galpin
• Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Otinger
• Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus
• Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Deputy Ritchie Santiago
• Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort
• Billie Piper as Capri
• Thandiwe Newton as Doctor Fairburn
• Joanna Lumley as Grandmama
• Lady Gaga as TBC
• Evie Templeton as TBC
• Owen Painter as TBC
• Noah Taylor as TBC
• Christopher Lloyd as TBC
• Joonas Suotamo as TBC
• Frances O'Connor as TBC
• Haley Joel Osment as TBC
• Heather Matarazzo as TBC

Showrunners and executive producers Al Gough and Miles Millar revealed to Netflix Tudum: "We look forward to exploring more Addams Family lore, and are excited to introduce an eclectic lineup of incredible new characters." And we certainly look forward to finding who else from the Addams Family may show up.

Fans of Wednesday will be surprised to hear that two season 1 regulars reportedly won't be back at all in season 2, and another only briefly. According to Deadline, Percy Hynes White, Jamie McShane, and Naomi J. Ogawa who played Xavier Thorpe, Sheriff Donovan Galpin, and Yoko Tanaka respectively are not returning. Though McShane will reportedly reprise his role briefly, but as a guest star, to "likely wrap the story of his character" after his son Tyler was revealed to be the Hyde.

You may have spotted in the cast list that Lady Gaga has a reported cameo in season 2. First reported by Entertainment Weekly, a source had told the site that Lady Gaga will be taking an "undisclosed role", the size of which is still very much unknown. Though if we had a Thing of our own to send into the set undercover, we'd most certainly be doing it.

Wednesday season 2 story speculation

Full story spoilers follow for Wednesday season 1.

The Wednesday season 2 plot remains a secret for now. All we have so far is a snippet of intrigue from Gough and Millar in conversation with Tudum: "This season, Wednesday’s journey is darker and more complex as she navigates family, friends, new mysteries, and old adversaries, propelling her headlong into another year at Nevermore." They also refer to Wednesday season 2 as: "delightfully dark, kooky, and mysterious," similar to the delights of season 1.

And when it comes to cast members, they're keeping the plot tightly under wraps. Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair) admitted to NME: "I cannot tell you anything about Wednesday season two! Otherwise my body will be buried somewhere and you'll never see me again."

But, while we don't know much for certain, there's definitely theories to follow, down dark and mysterious rabbit holes. For one, there’s talk of Crackstone’s ring falling to the ground following his apparent defeat in the season 1 finale. A poignant moment captured and shown to viewers perhaps hint at someone else retrieving the ring and possessing his powers, though it's unclear who this might be.

Then there’s the downfall of Miss Thornhill, aka Laurel Gates (Christina Ricci), who was revealed to be the person responsible for controlling the Hyde monster. Who is the Hyde in question? None other than Tyler, one of Wednesday's love interests.

Given the Hyde master has control over Tyler and that, when Wednesday's car passed Tyler's prison vehicle, it triggered him to take his Hyde form, fans believe Wednesday is now in possession of Thornhill's abilities. Teasing this potential link further, Ortega says it would be fun to see Wednesday have a pet. The plot thickens...

Elsewhere, Professor Weems (Gwendoline Christie), the shape-shifting Principal of Nevermore Academy, was seemingly killed in season 1 – but you can never be too sure with these things. Indeed, eagle-eyed viewers noted that when Lurch, The Addams Family butler, is driving Wednesday home for school break in season 1 episode 8, he had a different eye color than earlier in the season. Is this really Weems in disguise? Who knows, but we can't wait to find out if this is one theory we correctly called well ahead of Wednesday season 2's release.

There are plenty of other subplots that season 2 could and most probably will lean into. That includes Wednesday receiving threatening texts, Nevermore Academy being without a Principal following Weems' alleged death, Gates' fate being left up in the air, the fallout from Xavier's incorrect imprisonment in episode 7 (and subsequent release in the finale), and more.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Ortega also gave her opinion on Wednesday's potential evolution heading into next season: "I kind of want her to be darker," she teased. "I want her to get more into the nitty-gritty of things, not play things so safe… I want to continue down an antihero stream, rather than a typical hero."

Not short on exciting things to say about Wednesday season 2, Ortega also spoke to Vanity Fair about how each episode will stand out on its own merit: "Every episode [of season two] that I’ve read so far is like that," she said. "It just stands out on its own as a very memorable scene or bit or setting, which I think is what I’m most excited for, because to pull that off for eight episodes is, I think, really incredible and really lucky". As for the theme, we can expect more expansion on the supernatural world. And yes, we are also hoping and dreaming of Cousin Itt like Ortega herself.

More recently, during her September cover story for Vanity Fair, Ortega had some rather excellent season 2 plot details to share. It was first revealed that she’ll be returning not only as Wednesday, but as a producer too. And when it comes to taking on her new role in season 2, she had insight to share on the plot: “I think the feel that we’re going for is a little bit more horror-inspired. Not to say that suddenly we’re the goriest show of all time. I mean, there’s six-year-olds watching.” Teasing an example of the horror Wednesday will bring this time round: “We’re doing this thing now where Wednesday just kind of appears. She is a little bit of a jump scare herself.”

Wednesday season 2 trailer: is there one?

Wednesday: Season 2 | First Look at Behind the Scenes | Netflix - YouTube

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There's no official trailer out just yet, but there is a behind-the-scenes video, released during Geeked Week Live 2024, that gives us the best look at the next season but didn't contain the reveals what we actually wanted to see. We'll update this guide once a full season 2 trailer is finally unveiled.

Where to watch Wednesday season 1

Wednesday is among Netflix’s most impressive TV originals. That means all eight episodes of Wednesday season 1 are exclusive to the world's best streaming service.

Despite rumors that the show could shockingly move to Prime Video after Amazon's acquisition of MGM (the latter being one of Wednesday's many production companies), IndieWire confirmed Netflix would remain the home of Wednesday for season 2 and beyond. Speaking of which...

Will Wednesday get a third season on Netflix?

It feels a little premature to say a third season is on the way, but we'd be surprised if Wednesday season 2 is the end of the line.

Season 3 sounds incredibly likely though, with showrunner Miles Millar telling Variety: "For us, it’s always looking at the future, and when we sit down to create a show, it’s looking at multiple seasons, ideally. That’s never expected, but that’s the anticipation that hopefully the show is successful. So you always lay out at least three or four seasons’ worth of potential storylines for the characters."

Three or four seasons? Don’t mind if we do. And we're sure Netflix will duly oblige with running with that plan, especially if Wednesday season 2 is as big (if not bigger) than its predecessor. And, with Bloomberg reporting that a Wednesday spin-off is tentatively in development at Netflix, we might have even more Addams Family shenanigans to enjoy further down the line.

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