Wednesday Season 3 Officially Confirmed By Netflix For 2026 Premiere
LOS ANGELES — Netflix and MGM Television have officially confirmed that the third season of the supernatural comedy-drama series "Wednesday" will premiere in the first quarter of 2026, according to a joint press release issued at 10:00 AM Pacific Time on Tuesday.
The announcement was made by Netflix's Vice President of Original Series, Peter Friedlander, following weeks of speculation among fans and media outlets. The series, created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar and directed by Tim Burton, follows Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega, as she navigates her darkly comedic adventures at Nevermore Academy. The third season will consist of eight episodes, a slight reduction from the ten-episode second season, as confirmed by production sources.
Why is this news significant? The renewal comes after season two shattered viewership records on the platform, accumulating over 300 million hours viewed in its first 28 days of release, according to Netflix's internal metrics. Industry analysts point to this as a strategic move by the streaming giant to solidify its dominance in the young adult and fantasy genres against competitors like Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.
Where will production take place? Filming for the new season is scheduled to begin in April of next year at the show's primary location in the Curragh, County Kildare, Ireland, as well as sound stages in Dublin. Executive producer Kayla Alpert confirmed that the creative team is in advanced stages of script development, with principal photography slated to conclude by September.
Who is returning to the cast? Jenna Ortega is confirmed to reprise her role as Wednesday Addams, alongside returning cast members including Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams and Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams. Production sources report that negotiations are underway with several A-list guest stars, though names have not yet been disclosed.
How did this decision come about? Insiders