The new report from Netflix covering the second half of 2025 has confirmed what many suspected: Wednesday Season 2 was the undisputed most-watched show on the entire service. From July to December 2025, the second season of the hit supernatural series starring Jenna Ortega amassed a staggering 124 million views. This performance solidifies the Addams Family spinoff’s status as a global entertainment force, beating out major competitors and achieving a significant new international record.
The success of the new season has also reignited interest in the show’s history. Wednesday Season 1, which originally premiered in 2022, continued to pull in massive numbers, securing the eighth spot on the same report with 47 million views in the six-month period. This indicates that new audiences are discovering the show and long-time fans are revisiting the original mystery.
The New Record Broken by Wednesday Season 2
Data from Netflixโs report and other public metrics show the scale of Wednesdayโs latest achievement. The season didn’t just attract viewers; it commanded global attention in an unprecedented way.
During its initial week of release, Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 set a specific record for an English-language title on Netflix. It became the number one show in 91 different countries around the world. Industry coverage noted that in that first week, it generated 50 million views and over 201 million hours of watch time.
The first season is the most-streamed show in Netflix history, and that’s saying something.
This global dominance translated into a historic placement on Netflix’s all-time popularity lists. After its full two-part release, Season 2 entered the streamer’s ranking of the top 10 most popular English-language TV titles ever. With 94.5 million views counted toward its 91-day premiere window, it took the number ten spot, officially replacing Stranger Things Season 3.
How Wednesday Season 2 Compared to Other Netflix Hits
The competition for viewers on Netflix is fierce, making the show’s performance even more notable. The data shows that Wednesday outperformed other major returning franchises and new releases during the last half of the year.
The primary comparison has been with Stranger Things, another of Netflix’s flagship series. The final season, Stranger Things 5, was the second most-watched show in the report with 94 million views. It is important to note that Stranger Things 5 debuted in November 2025, giving it less time to accumulate views compared to Wednesday, which launched in August. Still, the collective power of the Stranger Things library was immense, with all five seasons combining for 275 million views in the reporting period.
The single most-watched title overall on Netflix from July to December was not a series, but the animated film KPop Demon Hunters, which earned 482 million views. Other top shows in the report included the Korean phenomenon Squid Game Season 3 with 79 million views and new dramas like UNTAMED.
Background on Wednesday’s Production and Cast
The show’s success is built on a specific creative vision and a celebrated cast. Wednesday is a reinterpretation of the classic Addams Family character, focusing on a teenage Wednesday Addams as she navigates Nevermore Academy, a school for outcasts, and solves supernatural mysteries.
The series was created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who also serve as showrunners. The distinctive visual style comes from executive producer and director Tim Burton, who directed several episodes. The lead role of Wednesday is played by Jenna Ortega, whose performance has received critical acclaim. The cast also includes Emma Myers as her werewolf roommate Enid, Joy Sunday, and Hunter Doohan.
A special connection for fans is the appearance of Christina Ricci, who famously played Wednesday Addams in the 1990s films, in a different role on the series. For the upcoming third season, it has been announced that actress Eva Green will join the cast as Wednesday’s mysterious Aunt Ophelia.
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The Current Status of Wednesday and Fan Expectations
With such outstanding viewership numbers, the natural question from fans is about the future. Netflix has already renewed Wednesday for a third season. However, reports suggest that production timelines for major streaming shows have lengthened considerably. Speculation from industry observers indicates that Wednesday Season 3 may not arrive until 2027. This potential gap has led to some discussion about the changing pace of television production in the streaming era.
In a statement about the upcoming season, co-creator Alfred Gough said, โOur goal for Season 3 is the same as it is for every season: to make it the best season of Wednesday we possibly can.โ Co-creator Miles Millar added, โWe will be seeing more Addams family members and learning more family secrets in Season 3!โ.
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