Netflix has released the official trailer for Wednesday Season 2, Part 1, set to premiere August 6, offering a closer look at the danger awaiting Enid Sinclair and the unraveling stability of Nevermore Academy. In a psychic vision, Wednesday Addams foresees her roommate’s death and fears she may be responsible. “Enid dies, and it’s all my fault,” she says, setting the tone for a season shaped by fractured trust, unpredictable powers, and deeper family conflict.
Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday, who begins the school year with sharpened psychic abilities and a sharper edge. Her time with Goody Addams’ spellbook over the summer has advanced her Raven powers, but her visions now trigger a new symptom – black tears that leak uncontrollably. These tears suggest something deeper than exhaustion. Morticia Addams, played by Catherine Zeta-Jones, warns her daughter ominously: “I know what those tears mean.”
The mystery surrounding Wednesday’s visions runs parallel to a major shift at Nevermore. Steve Buscemi joins the cast as Principal Barry Dort, replacing Larissa Weems after her death in Season 1. Dort brings a new philosophy to the school, focusing on outcast autonomy over integration. His arrival sparks a wave of changes that challenge the values left behind by his predecessor.
Social tension rises as Wednesday finds herself unwillingly admired by classmates. Among them is Agnes DeMille (Evie Templeton), a first-year student with red braids and a fixation on Wednesday’s persona. The contrast between Wednesday’s growing fame and her internal doubt creates new obstacles, especially as she struggles to interpret which visions can be trusted, and which are being manipulated.
The Addams family plays a more visible role this season. Pugsley joins Wednesday on campus, and both Morticia and Gomez are seen returning to Nevermore more frequently. Grandmama Hester Frump, played by Joanna Lumley, also enters the scene, introducing additional generational tension. Executive producer Tim Burton emphasizes the season’s focus on family dynamics, particularly among the Addams women, saying the show explores how generational closeness creates friction rather than comfort.
The trailer hints at a mix of familiar gothic drama and new visual settings, including a dance sequence, school rituals, and expanded magical elements. With Enid’s life on the line and Wednesday’s grip on reality slipping, the stakes feel immediate and personal. Emma Myers, who plays Enid, notes that her character’s friendship with Wednesday has deepened since Season 1, but it may be tested beyond repair.
Outside the show, Netflix is sending the cast on a global promotional Doom Tour, with appearances planned in Australia, Canada, South Korea, Italy, France, the UK, and the United States.
Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 debuts August 6. Part 2 follows on September 3. Season 1 is currently streaming on Netflix.
