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Production kicks off: Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers are back
Netflix has officially rolled cameras on Wednesday season 3 in Ireland, according to What’s on Netflix. The hit gothic-comedy continues its run after a very successful second season, and production sources say principal photography began in mid-month. While Netflix hasn’t announced an exact premiere date, current schedules point toward a likely 2027 release.
What we know so far
Showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar have been teasing a bigger, darker scope for this next chapter. Season 3 is said to pick up directly from the cliffhanger that closed season 2 — new threats loom over Wednesday Addams and fresh clues reveal a powerful adversary tied to the Addams family legacy. Jenna Ortega returns as the titular Wednesday, with Emma Myers back as Enid Sinclair, and several new cast members are expected to join the Nevermore Academy ensemble.
How this season could differ
Creators promise the third season will be the most ambitious and somber yet, expanding Nevermore’s world and digging deeper into the Addams family mythos. Expect longer mystery arcs, higher-stakes supernatural challenges, and the narrative fallout from Wednesday’s controversial choices in the previous season. Visually and tonally, the show has balanced Tim Burton-style gothic flourishes with teen drama; now it seems poised to push further into noir and horror-tinged territory.
Context and comparisons
Wednesday sits within a growing trend of streaming platforms reinvigorating legacy IP for modern audiences, following similar revivals like the darker phases of 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and Netflix’s own faithful reworkings. Where Sabrina embraced occult melodrama, Wednesday pairs deadpan humor with detective beats and coming-of-age drama, making it distinct among supernatural teen series.
Behind the scenes and fan reaction
Fans cheered the renewal after season 2 posted tens of millions of views in its opening weeks, cementing the series as one of Netflix’s top-performing originals. Shooting in Ireland adds cinematic landscapes and moody weather that should enhance Nevermore’s gothic atmosphere — a practical choice that may also allow for richer exterior scenes and local production incentives.
With filming underway, disciples of dark comedy and serialized mystery can begin the long wait with fresh excitement: season 3 promises bigger mysteries, new faces, and consequences that won’t let Wednesday off easy.
Final note: if creators follow through on their promise of a darker, more ambitious season, Netflix may again deliver a conversation-starting show that redefines what a modern gothic-teen series can be.
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