Netflix’s hit series Wednesday is returning for Season 2 in August 2025—and it’s bringing a darker tone, a bigger cast, and a fresh wave of supernatural mystery. Fans of Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams won’t want to miss the new season, which premieres in two parts: Part 1 on August 6, and Part 2 on September 3 with eight new episodes total, split evenly across the two drops. With major cast additions like Lady Gaga and Steve Buscemi, plus a shift toward horror over romance, Wednesday Season 2 promises to be one of the most anticipated Netflix releases of the year. Here’s everything we know so far about the release date, cast, plot, and what to expect at Nevermore Academy.
After smashing viewership records with its debut in 2022, Wednesday quickly became a pop culture juggernaut. Jenna Ortega’s brilliantly deadpan portrayal of Wednesday Addams drew critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. Now, Ortega returns not just as the star—but as an executive producer, helping steer the show in a darker, bolder direction.
Quick Recap: What Went Down in Season 1
Wednesday Season 1 followed Wednesday Addams as she navigated life at Nevermore Academy, a school for supernatural outcasts. Using her developing psychic powers, she investigated a string of murders tied to her family’s dark past—ultimately exposing a monstrous secret hiding in plain sight.
Darker, Bolder, and (Almost) Romance-Free
Season 2 is shedding its softer side. In a recent interview, Ortega revealed that the new season will dial up the gothic horror and lean deeper into supernatural mystery—ditching the high school love triangle vibes.
“We’re ditching the romance and embracing the horror,” Ortega teased. “This season is way more intense.”
Behind the camera, Wednesday is doubling down on its twisted aesthetic. Tim Burton is back to direct four of the eight episodes—including both the premiere and the finale—ensuring the creepy charm remains intact. Directors Paco Cabezas (Penny Dreadful) and Angela Robinson (Professor Marston & the Wonder Women) round out the team.
A-List Additions: Lady Gaga, Steve Buscemi, and More Join the Cast
Returning fan favorites include Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia, Luis Guzmán as Gomez, and Isaac Ordonez, whose Pugsley will reportedly get a much bigger role this time around.
But it’s the newcomers who are stirring the most buzz. Steve Buscemi has landed a major role, while Thandiwe Newton, Billie Piper, and global icon Lady Gaga are all set to appear. Gaga’s role is being kept under wraps—but speculation is already running wild.
New Haunts: From Romania to the Irish Countryside
Production has moved from Romania to Ireland for Season 2, and the change promises a hauntingly fresh aesthetic. With its mist-covered woods and ancient stone architecture, the Irish backdrop adds even more gothic atmosphere to Nevermore Academy’s chilling story.
What to Expect: Bigger Conspiracies, Darker Lore, and a Deadlier Mystery
Season 2 picks up right where things left off. Wednesday’s visions are growing stronger, her enemies more cunning, and a shadowy new threat looms over Nevermore. With her brother Pugsley stepping into a larger role and the Addams family lore getting a deeper dive, fans are in for a story that’s as thrilling as it is twisted.
Mark Your Calendar—The Shadows Are Calling
Whether you’re a longtime Addams Family fan or just fell for Wednesday’s deadpan charm, Season 2 is shaping up to be one of 2025’s most anticipated releases on Netflix. With its darker tone, mysterious new characters, and more gothic chills, it’s not just a return—it’s a resurrection.