The creepy and mysterious world of Wednesday is finally returning! Netflix has officially confirmed the release of Wednesday Season 2, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. The big surprise? Pop star Lady Gaga is joining the cast as a new teacher, and the first 6 minutes of the new season have just been released.
Season 2 Release Date and Format
Unlike Season 1, the upcoming season will be released in two parts.
- Part 1 arrives on August 6, 2025
- Part 2 will follow on September 3, 2025
There will be eight episodes in total, filled with more murder, mystery, and mayhem.
Sneak Peek: First 6 Minutes Are Out
During Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event, fans were treated to the first 6 minutes of Season 2. And yes—it’s everything we hoped for! From serial killers to spooky surprises, the dark tone of the show is back in full swing.
Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams, ready to face new serial killers and dark secrets. One big surprise was Haley Joel Osment playing a creepy doll collector. His appearance shocked fans in the best way and quickly became a trending topic on social media.
Lady Gaga Joins as a New Teacher
The biggest surprise of the event? Lady Gaga is officially part of the cast! She will play a brand-new teacher at Nevermore Academy. The cast made the announcement live on stage, and fans went wild. Everyone is eager to see what kind of mysterious and possibly spooky role Gaga will play.
What to Expect in Season 2
Earlier, Netflix released a teaser for the new season with the caption:
“Back in black. From visionary Tim Burton, Wednesday Season 2 returns this summer.”
The teaser opens with Wednesday at an airport, trying to get through security while hiding a stash of secret weapons. It’s a perfect example of her dark humor. Then we see her return to Nevermore Academy, reuniting with her bubbly roommate Enid (Emma Myers) and her former classmate Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan).
Official Synopsis
According to Netflix, this season will follow Wednesday Addams as she deals with new enemies, old problems, and a whole new set of mysteries. Here’s what the synopsis says:
“Wednesday Addams 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.”
Behind the Scenes
Season 2 was filmed in Ireland and brings back creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar as showrunners. Tim Burton returns as a director and executive producer, along with Jenna Ortega. Other directors for the season include Paco Cabezas and Angela Robinson.
