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Wednesday Season 2 returns with Part 2 premiering on September 3, 2025. Discover the complete release schedule, returning and new cast members, episode titles, and the latest on Jenna Ortega’s role. Streaming details for India included.

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Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 Release Date: Cast, Timings in India, and What to Expect
Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 Release Date: Cast, Timings in India, and What to Expect

Netflix has opted for a staggered release for Wednesday’s sophomore season, splitting it into two gripping parts. Part 1—comprising the first four episodes—premiered globally on August 6, 2025. Part 2, which features the climactic closing episodes, is scheduled to drop on September 3, 2025, maintaining a tight, suspense-building gap of just under a month between both halves.

India Streaming Schedule

For Indian viewers, both Part 1 and Part 2 of Wednesday Season 2 will be available starting at 12:30 pm IST on their respective dates. This aligns Wednesday’s launch with global time zones, reinforcing Netflix’s strategy of synchronized worldwide drops.

  • Part 1 (Episodes 1–4): August 6, 2025, 12:30 pm IST

  • Part 2 (Episodes 5–8): September 3, 2025, 12:30 pm IST

"There's nothing like the communal excitement of a global release," says showrunner Miles Millar. "We wanted Wednesday fans in India to experience every twist and turn at the same moment as the rest of the world."

What Happened in Wednesday Season 1?

A refresher for returning fans: Season 1 (released October 2022) introduced audiences to Nevermore Academy, where outcast Wednesday Addams, blessed with psychic abilities, is enrolled after a macabre prank. Across eight episodes, Wednesday investigates a series of supernatural attacks tied to her family’s murky past and uncovers a ‘Hyde’ monster manipulated by a hidden villain. The season ended on a chilling note, with Wednesday’s victory shadowed by news of a mysterious stalker, hinting that her troubles were far from over.

Season 2: Release Structure and Episode Highlights

Mirroring other major Netflix franchises, Wednesday Season 2 features eight episodes, split into two parts. This release model aims to maximize global engagement and fuel frantic fan speculation between drops.

Episode Titles: Part 1

  1. Here We Woe Again

  2. The Devil You Woe

  3. Call of the Woe

  4. If These Woes Could Talk

Part 1 continues directly from the cliffhanger ending of Season 1, with new threats and mysteries for Wednesday to unravel. “After a productive summer break, Wednesday returns to Nevermore as a grudging campus celebrity—and the target of a dangerous stalker,” reads the official synopsis for Episode 1.

“The first four episodes have really laid the groundwork for an explosive finale,” notes Emma Myers, who plays Enid Sinclair.

Part 2 (episodes 5–8) is expected to bring the season’s mysteries to a head, with fans speculating major resets in Nevermore’s power dynamics.

The Evolving Cast: Favorites Return and New Faces Arrive

One of Wednesday’s standout features is its stellar ensemble, blending legacy Addams Family characters with fresh personalities and notable guest stars.

Main Returning Cast:

  • Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams

  • Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams

  • Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams

  • Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair

  • Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams

  • Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay

  • Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Ottinger

  • Victor Dorobantu as Thing

  • Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester

  • Jamie McShane as Sheriff Donovan Galpin

  • Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Deputy Ritchie Santiago

New for Season 2:

Several acclaimed stars join this season:

  • Steve Buscemi (in a yet-to-be-revealed enigmatic faculty role)

  • Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Hester Frump, Morticia’s mother

  • Lady Gaga in a special appearance as Rosaline Rotwood, a legendary Nevermore teacher (featured in Part 2)

  • Noah B. Taylor as Bruno (Enid’s new love interest)

  • Billie PiperHaley Joel OsmentChristopher LloydOwen PainterHeather Matarazzo, and Thandiwe Newton all in guest or supporting roles, hinting at a dramatic expansion of Nevermore’s world.

“It’s really a dream to see the Wednesday universe expanding with both beloved and fresh faces,” shares Jenna Ortega. “I can’t wait for fans to meet Grandmama Hester—Joanna [Lumley] brings such a sharpness to the character.”

What to Expect: Plot Themes and Style

Showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar promise a “deeper dive into Wednesday’s psyche, her psychic powers, and a campus rocked by supernatural conspiracies.” Series star Jenna Ortega told Variety the new season deliberately leans further into horror, “ditching any romantic love interest for Wednesday” and focusing on “her fight against an even more insidious threat”.

The new season also touts more intricate character arcs for supporting students like Enid and Bianca, as well as deeper insight into the Addams family’s history and alumni secrets at Nevermore.

Release Strategy: Building on a Netflix Phenomenon

Splitting the season has quickly become a Netflix hallmark, as seen with titles like Bridgerton and Stranger Things. This approach keeps audience engagement up, leveraging speculation and social conversation. Wednesday’s first season broke Netflix records, and studio executives are keen to build on that momentum.

“Fans have always driven Wednesday’s success,” executive producer Kayla Alpert notes. “With this staggered model, we get to make the ride last a little longer.”

How to Watch: Confirmed Platforms and Viewing Details

Wednesday Season 2 streams exclusively on Netflix. All episodes are available in 4K with multilingual support, continuing Netflix’s commitment to accessibility and premium streaming for global subscribers.

For viewers in India, the 12:30 pm IST drop means fans can avoid spoilers and join in global discussions in real time. Each part’s four episodes can be streamed back-to-back or at leisure.