With news of Netflix ordering a second season for Wednesday, comes more questions. So far, the invincible child of woe has been, hunted, haunted, almost killed, and tortured in ways that she certainly enjoyed but was a wringer for us nevertheless. And now that her story is about to continue, things seem to be looking upward and onward for the star Goth at Nevermore Academy. But what’s going to happen next? Who will return and who won’t? All in good time. Meanwhile, here’s a look at what this hit teen drama did to the global audience.
For starters, our very own Collider review of the series calls it “a darker-than-usual take that never loses sight of its heart, humor, and horror.” On its release, Wednesday became an overnight hit among fans with a viewership of 150 million, surpassing even the success of Stranger Things (winner of five Emmy Awards). In less than a month of release, it was the second-most watched English-language Netflix series in the history of the platform. What’s more? The show’s success catapulted to the point of #WednesdayAddams becoming a social media phenomenon, with millions of TikTokkers replicating her dance moves, styling, and makeup, even though Ms. Addams despises the pretentiousness of “social media” and its users. Even Lady Gaga joined the bandwagon, taking on a Wednesday look and grooving to the trending sped-up rendition of her song “Bloody Mary”. Not to mention the popularity of The Rolling Stone’s song “Paint it Black” reached a new peak after its official cover was used for the series. So, it's no surprise that the show is getting a second season. After all, our Addams girl is a bit of an overachiever. As the Season 1 showrunners Miles Millar and Alfred Gough stated in an interview on Netflix’s Tudum, “We can’t wait to dive headfirst into another season and explore the kooky, spooky world of Nevermore”.
Based on the eponymous character created by Charles Addams, the Netflix original series is co-directed by Tim Burton, who’s also one of the executive producers on the show. And, if Jenna Ortega was already popular, her role as Wednesday Addams has made her a global sensation, both offline and online. Wednesday premiered on November 16, 2022, on Netflix, and if you haven’t had a chance to explore the dark escapades of the teenage daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams, and her “acquaintances” at the Nevermore Academy, then you are really missing some seriously good content. The first season is currently streaming on Netflix.
While we don’t have all the details of the upcoming second season, check out everything we know so far about Wednesday Season 2 in the guide below.
Editor's Note: This article was updated on March 12, 2023.
When Is Wednesday Season 2 Coming Out?
Netflix announced the renewal of Wednesday for its second season with a video on Twitter. Now, if the new season is to follow the same production timeline as the first one, our guestimate is that it would take at least another 12-14 months of filming and post-production, which puts the release of the second season somewhere in mid-2024. Yes, it’s quite a long wait, but keep watching this space for the latest update on the release date of Wednesday Season 2. And in the meantime, why not catch up (or rewatch) the first season, currently available only on Netflix?
Based on the eponymous character created by Charles Addams, the Netflix original series is co-directed by Tim Burton, who’s also one of the executive producers on the show. And, if Jenna Ortega was already popular, her role as Wednesday Addams has made her a global sensation, both offline and online. Wednesday premiered on November 16, 2022, on Netflix, and if you haven’t had a chance to explore the dark escapades of the teenage daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams, and her “acquaintances” at the Nevermore Academy, then you are really missing some seriously good content. The first season is currently streaming on Netflix.
While we don’t have all the details of the upcoming second season, check out everything we know so far about Wednesday Season 2 in the guide below.
Editor's Note: This article was updated on March 12, 2023.
When Is Wednesday Season 2 Coming Out?
Netflix announced the renewal of Wednesday for its second season with a video on Twitter. Now, if the new season is to follow the same production timeline as the first one, our guestimate is that it would take at least another 12-14 months of filming and post-production, which puts the release of the second season somewhere in mid-2024. Yes, it’s quite a long wait, but keep watching this space for the latest update on the release date of Wednesday Season 2. And in the meantime, why not catch up (or rewatch) the first season, currently available only on Netflix?
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