Wednesday Season 2: Thrilling Trailer Drops, When Will It Return to Netflix?

The second season of “Wednesday” is soon to hit Netflix. A new trailer has been released to whet our appetites.

This summer, a chilling breeze will sweep across Netflix. Starting August 6, fans of Wednesday can dive back into the spooky escapades of the Addams family’s eldest daughter. In season 2, the character played by Jenna Ortega returns to Nevermore Academy. However, it won’t be an easy semester for the young student, as she faces a new, hair-raising supernatural mystery.

The first four episodes of Wednesday Season 2 will be available on August 6, 2025. Viewers will need to wait a month, until September 3, to watch the final episodes of the season. In anticipation, Netflix released a trailer on July 9, revealing that Enid is in peril and several new characters will make their debut.

Season 2 of Wednesday will feature several well-known actors. Alongside Jenna Ortega and Catherine Zeta-Jones, the cast includes Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Thandiwe Newton (Westworld), Joanna Lumley (Entrapment, Absolutely Fabulous), Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense), Heather Matarazzo (The Princess Diaries), and Billie Piper (Doctor Who). Lady Gaga also joins the cast as a mysterious professor.

While new actors have joined the cast, others have departed. Percy Hynes White, who played Xavier in season 1, left after being accused of sexual assault at the end of 2023. Naomi J Ogawa (Yoko Tanaka) is also absent, while Jamie McShane (Sheriff Donovan Galpin) will return as a guest and have a reduced presence.

Release Date for Wednesday Season 2?

The second season of Wednesday is arriving on Netflix. The release will occur in two parts, with the dates already set: the first four episodes drop on August 6, 2025, at 9:01 AM. Fans will have to wait until September 3 to see the subsequent four episodes.

Critics’ Take on Wednesday

Wednesday had high expectations, but Tim Burton has managed to captivate critics who praise the eight episodes available on the streaming platform. Allociné “loved […] this electric series, which continually shifts in form and genre.” There’s something for everyone—from fantasy and horror to teen drama and thriller. Télérama notes the series “successfully manages to bridge generational gaps,” while Télé Loisirs applauds “a show that embraces all the elements of teen drama […] yet clearly retains the themes dear to the filmmaker.”

Critics also specifically highlight the aesthetics of the series Wednesday, as well as the performances. Jenna Ortega receives special praise for her commitment to the title role, according to a TV news outlet, while Ouest-France believes she “brilliantly carries the series.” The regional daily notes, “Netflix has scored a hit with this new take on Wednesday, which will please both young and old.” However, it’s worth mentioning that the series is not recommended for viewers under the age of 13.

Synopsis – Wednesday Addams is now a student at Nevermore Academy. While learning to harness her psychic powers, she must unravel a series of monstrous murders that are terrorizing the town and solve the mystery that entangled her parents 25 years ago.

When is Wednesday Releasing?

Wednesday is a major streaming event on Netflix. This series, directed by Tim Burton, revives the iconic Addams family, with Wednesday, played by Jenna Ortega, as the lead. The first season, consisting of eight episodes, premiered on Netflix on November 23, 2022. At this time, the release date for season 2 is still unknown.

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Who’s in the Cast?

• Jenna Ortega: Wednesday Addams
• Catherine Zeta-Jones: Morticia Addams
• Luis Guzman: Gomez Addams
• Isaac Ordonez: Pugsley Addams
• Emma Myers: Enid Sinclair
• Hunter Doohan: Tyler Galpin
• Joy Sunday: Bianca Barclay
• Gwendoline Christie: Principal Larissa Weems
• Jamie McShane: Sheriff Galpin
• Percy Hynes White: Xavier Thorpe (season 1)
• Naomi J. Ogawa: Yoko Tanaka (season 1)
• Moosa Mostafa: Eugene Ottinger
• Georgie Farmer: Ajax Petropolus
• Riki Lindhome: Dr. Valerie Kinbott (season 1)
• Christina Ricci: Marilyn Thornhill (season 1)
• Christopher Lloyd (season 2)
• Steve Buscemi (season 2)
• Thandiwe Newton (season 2)
• Joanna Lumley (season 2)
• Haley Joel Osment (season 2)
• Heather Matarazzo (season 2)
• Billie Piper (season 2)

Christina Ricci in Season 1 of Wednesday

Before Jenna Ortega, Christina Ricci portrayed Wednesday Addams in Barry Sonnenfeld’s 1991 film “The Addams Family.” Fans naturally wonder if the actress returns in the Netflix series. Indeed, Christina Ricci makes an appearance in Wednesday, not as an older Wednesday Addams but as Marilyn Thornhill.

Where to Stream Wednesday?

Wednesday is exclusively available for streaming on Netflix. Simply having an account on the platform allows you to watch the series on smartphones, tablets, computers, gaming consoles, or Smart TVs, all under the direction of Tim Burton.