'Wednesday' season 2 — everything we know so far

Netflix confirmed in 2023 that “Wednesday” season 2 is coming. Its inevitability, though, made the question of "will Netflix announce Wednesday season 2?" sound more like "when is Netflix making it official?"

Why was that? Well, we know that upon its release in 2022, “Wednesday” blew past “Dahmer” to become No. 3 Netflix show of all time, after it had the second-best opening week on Netflix of all time. This is all in terms of hours watched. It pulled in over 1 billion hours watched, and it sat behind “Stranger Things” season 4 part 1 and “Squid Game.”

But, we know that there's more to this story than just an announcement. You want to know when this series, one of the best Netflix shows, is likely to come back for “Wednesday” season 2. And for those who are tired of rewatching season 1 already, we have a roundup of the best shows and movies to watch while you wait for Wednesday season 2.

Further questions, such as who would be in a second season, and what would happen during it, are also front of mind. All that said, let's get cracking with the snapping and break down everything we know about "Wednesday" season 2.

'Wednesday' season 2 release date

Netflix confirmed on April 23 that "Wednesday" season 2 is coming in two parts this year. The first four episodes will arrive on August 6 while the final four will arrive on September 3, exactly four weeks later.

'Wednesday' season 2 episode titles revealed

As of January 7, What's on Netflix got their hands on the first four episode titles for "Wednesday" season 2. It seems like each episode title will include the word "woe."

The first batch of episodes were written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (episode 1), Matt Lambert (episode 2), Valentina Garza (episode 3), and Lauren Otero (episode 4) according to the WGA.

Here are the first four episode titles:

• "Here We Woe Again" (confirmed to be episode 1)
• "If These Woes Could Talk"
• "The Devil You Woe"
• "The Great Outwoes"

We also have another three episode titles thanks to What's on Netflix again. It's interesting to note that we haven't got a title for the final episode yet, likely due to it potentially revealing part of the story. Netflix still hasn't confirmed what order these titles will arrive in.

Here's the three new episode titles revealed:

• "Hide and Woe Seek"
• "This Means Woe"
• "Woe Thyself"

'Wednesday' season 2 characters — who's still alive?

For as dangerous as Nevermore Academy is, most of the show's cast is likely to return in “Wednesday” season 2. We'll get to who died (and how) below, but let's start with the likely returning cast members.

Of course, “Wednesday” season 2 would be impossible with Jenna Ortega back as Ms. Addams. Ortega's performance is so rave-worthy that it's difficult to imagine the series being nearly as good as it is without her.

Additionally, Emma Myers will reprise the role of her roommate Enid Sinclair, and she'll probably have more to do this next season now that she can 'wolf out.'

Wednesday Addams' love interest in season 1 will probably come back, but not for romance. So expect both Tyler (Hunter Doohan) to return. That said, Tyler's going to probably still be in some trouble, no matter how much he can blame Marilyn Thornhill/Laurel Gates (Christina Ricci) for his actions.

Speaking of Marilyn? Well, Ricci's already got another show she works on, especially with season 3 of "Yellowjackets" already confirmed.

Eugene (Moosa Mostafa) is only one of many Nevermore Academy students we expect to return. Joy Sunday fits the show perfectly as Bianca, with Farmer's Ajax and Naomi J. Ogawa's Yoko also likely to join the characters in season 2.

If you prefer to read bullet-point lists, he's the full version of who we expect back:

• Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
• Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin
• Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair
• Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Otinger
• Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay
• Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus
• Naomi J. Ogawa as Yoko Tanaka
• Jamie McShane as Jericho Sheriff Donovan Galpin
• Christina Ricci as Marilyn Thornhill/Laurel Gates
• Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
• Gwen Jones as young Morticia Addams
• Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams
• Lucius Hoyos as young Gomez Addams
• Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester
• Victor Dorobantu as Thing
• George Burcea as Lurch
• Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams
• Steve Buscemi as Principal Dort
• Christopher Llyod as Professor Orlof
• Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Hester Frump
• Thwandie Newton as Dr. Rachael Fairburn
• Billie Piper as Isadora Capri
• Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Sheriff Ritchie Santiago
• Owen Painter as Karloff
• Joonas Suotamo as Lurch
• Heather Matarazzo as Judi

Here are some supporting cast members, along with those whose roles haven't been confirmed yet (h/t What's on Netflix):

• Liv Spencer as Varicose
• Neri Zaccardelli as Stassa
• Andrew Macklin as Gregg Mulligan
• Kerry Shale as Gabe Packard
• Megan Elle Day as Jennifer Tessbaum
• Derek Miller as Dwayne
• Clare Gavin as uknown
• Noah Taylor as unknown
• Evie Templeton as unknown
• Haley Joel Osment as unknown
• Frances O’Connor as unknown
• Lady Gaga as unknown

Who's dead and not likely to come back for "Wednesday" season 2:

• Gwendoline Christie as Principal Larissa Weems, murdered by Nightshade poisoning stabbed into her by Marilyn/Laurel
• Riki Lindhome as Dr. Valeria Kinbott, murdered by the Hyde (Tyler)
• Calum Ross as Rowan Laslow, a Nevermore student and Xavier's roommate, also murdered by the Hyde
• Tommie Earl Jenkins as Jericho Mayor Noble Walker, hit by a speeding car (likely driven by Marilyn/Laurel)

'Wednesday' season 2 casting updates

Now that we know which characters are returning and who won’t, it’s time to get into some exciting casting updates.

On April 16 a new cast member officially joined “Wednesday” season 2. Steve Buscemi will star alongside Ortega in the hit series, and he is set to play Barry Dort. Nothing else has been revealed about his role or motive in the show. Rumors say that Buscemi could be the new principal of Nevermore, but it seems as though he'll play a side character instead.

A week later on April 23, “Westworld” star Thandiwe Newton joined the cast. She will play someone named Dr. Fairburn. There isn’t much information on her character, but she may have a big role to play in the series if she’s assuming the role of a doctor or therapist.

As of May 7, the full cast list was announced on Netflix's Twitter (X) account along with an important update. "Wednesday" season 2 is officially in production, with more faces joining the cast:

New names include Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Billie Piper. We all know Christopher Lloyd for his role as Uncle Fester in the original "The Addams Family" and as Dr. Emmett Brown in "Back to the Future".

Here is another video released by the Wednesday Addams account:

As of January 7, it seems as though "Wednesday" season 2 has added more supporting cast members while revealing one of the new directors, according to What's on Netflix.

The site learned that Liv Spencer joins the cast as a character named Varicose, along with Neri Zaccardelli as Stassa, Andrew Macklin as Gregg Mulligan, Kerry Shale as Gabe Packard, and Megan Elle Day as Jennifer Tessbaum for episodes 3 and 4. Additionally, Derek Miller joins the upcoming season as Dwayne and Clare Gavin joins in an unknown role.

What's on Netflix also confirmed that Gracy Goldman will return for season 2 as Gabrielle Barclay in 4 episodes (she had a guest lead appearance in season 1).

It's also been confirmed that Tim Burton is sharing directing duties with Paco Cabezas. He's known for other popular shows like "The Umbrella Academy," "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels," and "Into the Badlands."

In November 2024, Variety reported that Lady Gaga has joined the cast for the second season. Speaking to Film Updates, Jenna Ortega talked about collaborating with Gaga on the show: "She’s so unbelievably cool. How she still does it, I don’t know. Working with her, we couldn’t believe that she actually showed up, even on the day. I think it was kind of a surreal feeling, but she is such a sweetheart."

The specifics of Gaga’s role and its scope remain a mystery for now, but there's hope she'll do more than make a brief cameo.

'Wednesday' season 2 plot possibilities, and season 1 ending explained

First off, RIP Weems. Marilyn/Laurel killed her in the finale, which opens up the most demanding position at Nevermore Academy. The question of who replaces Weems will likely be answered in “Wednesday” season 2 (possibly Buscemi), but we're also eyeing Morticia and Gomez Addams as potential new hires. Both are former students and care about the children.

As for Wednesday herself, the story of Ms. Addams is all about the last thing she expected at the start of the season: friendship. Likely to return to Nevermore in “Wednesday” season 2, our heroine will be reconnecting with Enid and Bianca, who already made plans for the next semester. Enid's going to be continuing to get used to her wolfing-out abilities, and will likely continue her burgeoning romance with Ajax the Gorgon.

Tyler may be in custody, but we expect we haven't seen the last of him — possibly still locked up. We doubt he'll get the full Hannibal Lecter treatment, though.

In terms of unfinished business, the identity of Wednesday's stalker is still unknown, and there are two Addams family members we've yet to meet in this incarnation. Hopefully, “Wednesday” season 2 gets us either Grandmama or Cousin Itt, if not both.

"Wednesday" star Jenna Ortega also teased a much darker tone for season 2. When speaking with Vanity Fair, she said: "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. [For example], we’re doing this thing now where Wednesday just kind of appears. She is a little bit of a jump scare herself." So, yes, this show is going to take on some darker themes while still appealing to younger audiences (somehow).

In an interview with Variety, Ortega also teased that the new season will include nods to iconic gothic and horror films like "Beetlejuice," "Carrie," and "Prom Night."

"Visually, I can say we have some of the most fun we’ve ever had. There will even be a whole episode based off of slashers along with more "horror references. I feel like we kind of had a little bit more trust, and therefore, we felt like we could do bigger, more elaborate sequences, which is nice."

She also told Extra: "What really impressed me about this season is, I think, you really see Wednesday in a place where it doesn’t seem like she can win, which how could that ever be the possibility? I remember it was really strange to play and I was trying to find the most authentic way to play that."

The official synopsis for season 2 reads: “Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), 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.

“Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.”

'Wednesday' season 2 first look trailers and photos

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

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As of September 20, Netflix recently dropped a teaser for "Wednesday" season 2 during their Geeked Week 2024, and it includes plenty of behind-the-scenes footage. Season 2 promises to be even "bigger" and more "twisted" than before, with Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) delving into another dangerous mystery alongside her friends.

From what we see in the 50-second teaser, things are probably about to get even weirder. Of course, this shouldn't come as a surprise to fans of the hit show, given the wild finale of season 1, where Wednesday narrowly escaped a deadly confrontation with a giant serial killer monster.

We also got treated to a photo of Ortega wearing that classic Wednesday outfit and frown. Check it out:

On January 30, Netflix released a small clip of "Wednesday" season 2, which sees the titular character herself entering a room where Tyler is chained to the wall, and he doesn't look very happy... for obvious reasons. This clip was part of Netflix's 2025 announcement video, which was released alongside their full slate for this year. Check it out:

On April 23, Netflix dropped the first trailer for "Wednesday" season 2. The new trailer reveals Wednesday Addams making her return to Nevermore Academy, reuniting with her werewolf roommate Enid, and begrudgingly joining in on bizarre school happenings — complete with pink smoke and bees. But above all, it seems season 2 is embracing its horror roots more than ever, and honestly, it’s exciting to see.

We get unsettling glimpses of possessed dolls, Wednesday ominously gripping a knife, her and Enid actually growing closer, intense car crashes, and Wednesday digging into her family's dark past. One particularly haunting moment shows her eyes bleeding, adding to the eerie tone. The trailer ends with a brief but chilling look at her confronting the Hyde creature once again.

Check it out:

Wednesday: Season 2 | Official Teaser Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

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Netflix also treated us to another "Wednesday" season 2 teaser on May 20, which was dripping with mystery and Addams family antics.

In the newly released preview, Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and other cast members express how thrilled they are to step back into their familiar roles. The video also hints that Morticia (played by Zeta-Jones) and Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez) will play a much larger part in season 2. Morticia is shown trying her hand at fencing, while Pugsley is preparing to enroll at Nevermore alongside his sister.

It’s great to see season 2 putting more spotlight on the entire Addams family. Every member has their own quirky, macabre style and personality, so giving them more screen time adds richness and dimension to Wednesday’s story.

Wednesday: Season 2 | Sneak Peek: Addams Family | Netflix - YouTube

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