Season 2 of Wednesday hasn’t even dropped yet, but fans already have their eyes on Season 3. The good news? It’s officially happening, and it’ll also be made up of eight episodes. Writers are already deep into developing the next chapter. The not-so-clear part? Whether Tim Burton will return to direct.
Series co-creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar have confirmed via Collider that Burton’s involvement depends entirely on his schedule. He directed four episodes each in Seasons 1 and 2, but as of now, nothing’s locked in for Season 3. Millar said:
It’s always great to have Tim here. And the fact that he did four episodes in the first season and four this season was amazing. You know, so, it just depends on his schedule. I think that’s always the thing. He loves to do it. He has such a rapport with the cast. We’ve had a five-year collaboration with him, which has been one of the highlights of our career. So it’s just great. We hope he’s free to come back.
That said, the creators are hopeful. As per 9meters, filming for Season 3 is expected to begin in Ireland in late 2025. And with production timelines stretched by visual effects and industry delays, fans can expect at least an 18-month wait between seasons. Let’s dive deeper!
Which Characters Are Returning for Wednesday Season 3?
Looks like Wednesday Addams isn’t done haunting us yet. That’s right, the Netflix series starring actress Jenna Ortega has officially been renewed for Season 3, and this one is going to be even darker and, of course, funnier. While at present we don’t know much about the plot or storyline, the creators have confirmed that Ortega will be back as the titular character, as per Netflix Tudum.
Along with her, Catherine Zeta-Jones will return as Morticia, Luis Guzmán as Gomez, and Isaac Ordonez will be back as Pugsley, Wednesday’s overlooked brother. And as per the creators, this time expect more family secrets and even more Addams relatives to appear in Season 3.
According to Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the plan is to dive deeper into the character arcs while also expanding the creepy and scary world of Nevermore Academy. While no release date has been set as of yet, Season 2 Part 1 is dropping on August 6, followed by Part 2 on September 3.
Writers Reveal Big Changes Coming in Wednesday Season 3
The team behind Wednesday isn’t just repeating what worked; they’re switching things up for Season 3. In a recent interview, creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar confirmed that the writers’ room is already in full swing, and they’re approaching this new season with a fresh perspective.
This time, the focus is on making the story tighter and more layered. They’re aiming to go deeper into the characters’ journeys and expand the world in a more meaningful way. That means bigger arcs, stronger pacing, and more emotional weight throughout the season.
Millar added in the same Collider interview that:
We’re actually in the writers’ room for season 3. So we’re down the road a bit in the writers’ room, but now we, of course, stop to launch season 2.
They’ve also taken the long production gap between Seasons 1 and 2 into account. By getting an early start on writing, the hope is to avoid another long wait and keep the momentum going.
The bottom line? Season 3 won’t just be more of the same; it’s shaping up to be bolder, smarter, and more thought-out from the ground up. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below.