The sleuthing, deadpan, and delightfully macabre Wednesday Addams is back for a second season in 2025, promising more mystery, mischief, and morbid one-liners. After the record-breaking success of Netflix’s Wednesday (2022), which became the platform’s most-watched English-language series, fans have been eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the teenage outcast’s eerie adventures.

What’s in Store for Season 2?

While Netflix has kept plot details tightly under wraps, a few key details have emerged:

• A New Mystery: Expect another chilling whodunit, this time with higher stakes and darker twists. Showrunners have hinted at a more horror-driven tone, leaning deeper into the Addams Family’s gothic roots.

• Expanding the Addams Universe: More family members may appear, including fan favorites like Cousin Itt or Grandmama.

• Romantic Tensions: The love triangle between Wednesday, Xavier (Percy Hynes White), and Tyler (Hunter Doohan) isn’t over yet—though Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) has teased that her character “has bigger priorities than boys.”

• Nevermore Academy’s Secrets: The supernatural school will reveal more of its shadowy past, with new creatures, curses, and possibly even a rival institution.

Behind the Scenes

Jenna Ortega returns as the iconic Wednesday, with Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia), Luis Guzmán (Gomez), and Isaac Ordonez (Pugsley) reprising their roles. Tim Burton, who directed the first four episodes of Season 1, is expected to remain creatively involved, though it’s unclear if he’ll direct again.

Ortega, now also an executive producer, has pushed for a more authentic portrayal of Wednesday—less reliant on love triangles and more focused on her dark, independent nature. “She’s not your typical teen,” Ortega told Variety. “I want her to stay true to her morbid, unapologetic self.”

Why the Hype?

The first season broke records for a reason—its mix of supernatural mystery, deadpan humor, and Ortega’s mesmerizing performance struck a chord with audiences worldwide. The viral “Wednesday dance” (set to The Cramps’ “Goo Goo Muck”) became a pop culture phenomenon, and fans are eager to see what bizarre, brilliant moments Season 2 will deliver.

Release & Expectations

Filming is set to begin in late 2024, with a likely late 2025 premiere. Given Netflix’s penchant for secrecy, trailers and official announcements may be scarce until closer to the date.

One thing’s certain: Wednesday Addams isn’t done sending chills down our spines.