'Wednesday' renewed for Season 3, Netflix announces 2 weeks before Season 2 premiere
Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) may be full of woe, but Wednesday fans should be full of joy, because Netflix has renewed the series for a third season. The announcement (made on a Wednesday, naturally) comes two weeks before Wednesday Season 2's Aug. 6 premiere, proving Netflix's confidence in the series.
In its first season, Wednesday cemented itself as a smash hit, becoming Netflix's most-streamed English language show of all time. Overall, it's Netflix's second-most streamed series of all time, behind Squid Game.
"It's been a dark delight to watch Wednesday cast her spell over audiences across the globe — one deadpan quip at a time," Wednesday creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar said in a press statement. "We're beyond thrilled she'll be returning to stalk the halls of Nevermore in Season 3. This time, she'll unearth more of the school’s sinister secrets — and descend even deeper into the Addams family crypt. Or, as Wednesday would say: 'Nothing brings a family together like a good exhumation.'"
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In a statement, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria added, "The undeniable impact of Wednesday resonated immediately with fans worldwide, driving it to the top of our charts as our most popular English language TV show, and sparking cultural trends. We are so proud of Al Gough, Miles Millar, Tim Burton, Jenna Ortega, and the entire Wednesday cast and crew for everything they've accomplished. On the heels of its highly anticipated Season 2 return, we are thrilled to renew the iconic series for a third and to deliver more of what the fans love."
The news of a third season of Wednesday is exciting, but what can viewers expect from Season 2? According to the upcoming season's trailer, Wednesday gets a premonition that her bestie Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers) will die — and that Wednesday herself is to blame. Can Wednesday save Enid before it's too late?
Season 2 also promises new guest stars, including Steve Buscemi as Nevermore's new principal, and Lady Gaga as legendary Nevermore teacher Rosaline Rotwood. Bring on the mayhem.
Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 premieres Aug. 6 on Netflix, with Part 2 premiering Sept. 3.
Belen Edwards is an Entertainment Reporter at Mashable. She covers movies and TV with a focus on fantasy and science fiction, adaptations, animation, and more nerdy goodness. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association, as well as a Tomatometer-approved critic.
