Wednesday Season 2 (2025)

Wednesday Season 2 (2025): A Darker, More Horrific Return to Nevermore Academy

Netflix's gothic comedy-horror series Wednesday is set to return with its highly anticipated second season in 2025. The season will be released in two parts, premiering on August 6 and September 3, respectively. This new installment promises a shift towards a more horror-centric narrative, delving deeper into the macabre world of Nevermore Academy.

Jenna Ortega reprises her role as the titular character and also steps into a producer role for Season 2. She has expressed a desire to steer the show away from romantic subplots and focus more on horror elements. Ortega stated, "We've decided we want to lean into the horror aspect of the show a little bit more" . Each episode is expected to have a cinematic feel, with standalone storylines that contribute to the overarching narrative.

Season 2 picks up with Wednesday Addams returning to Nevermore Academy, which has reopened after the events of the first season. The new term brings fresh supernatural threats and mysteries. The season is set to explore Wednesday's evolving relationships, particularly with her roommate Enid Sinclair, who is expected to embrace her werewolf abilities more confidently . Additionally, the storyline will delve into Wednesday's complex relationship with her mother, Morticia Addams .

The upcoming season boasts an impressive lineup of new cast members. Lady Gaga joins as Rosaline Rotwood, a mysterious and legendary professor at Nevermore Academy, set to debut in the second half of the season . Other notable additions include Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort, the new principal of Nevermore Academy, Billie Piper as Capri, and Haley Joel Osment portraying a serial killer known as "The Kansas City Scalper" .

Returning cast members include Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, and Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay .

Filming for Season 2 took place in Ireland, offering a new backdrop for the series. Tim Burton returns as director and executive producer, directing the premiere episode titled "Here We Woe Again." The season comprises eight episodes, co-directed by Paco Cabezas and Angela Robinson .

Showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar have hinted at exploring more of the Addams family and continuing the narrative beyond Season 2, with plans for up to four seasons .At Netflix's 2025 Tudum event, fans were treated to the first six minutes of the Season 2 premiere, showcasing Wednesday attempting to capture a serial killer. The scene highlighted her evolved psychic abilities and set the tone for the darker narrative ahead .

Lady Gaga's surprise performance at the event, where she emerged from a coffin and performed songs from her new album "Mayhem," further heightened anticipation for the season .