The soundtrack for Wednesday Season 2 offers a mix of classical music, classic rock, K-pop, and original songs. Music supervisors Jen Malone and Nicole Weisberg expanded the musical range from Season 1. They included more character-specific songs and darker themes. The season is split into two parts. Part 1 arrived on August 6, 2025. Part 2 followed on September 3, 2025. The soundtrack also includes a new song by Lady Gaga, who joins the cast.
The music helps to highlight the personalities of the characters. Wednesday Addams prefers cello pieces and gothic music. Her roommate Enid Sinclair enjoys bright K-pop tracks. The show uses music to contrast happy sounds with dark scenes. This approach adds depth to the storytelling. The soundtrack has received praise for its variety and creativity.
Episode by Episode Song List
Episode 1: “Here We Woe Again”
The season begins with a haunting version of “My Favorite Things” by The Lennon Sisters. This plays while Wednesday is held captive. Other songs include “Un Mundo Raro” by Chavela Vargas and “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer. The K-pop track “Um Oh Ah Yeh” by MAMAMOO is linked to Enid. Wednesday performs Prokofiev’s “Dance of the Knights” on cello. The episode ends with Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” .
Episode 2: “The Devil You Woe”
This episode features “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks during a prank scene. Classical pieces like Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” and Verdi’s “Dies Irae” are also included. The music matches the episode’s mischievous and dark tones .
Episode 3: “Call of the Woe”
Songs in this episode include “La Cumparsita” by Roberto Alagna and “I Walked with a Zombie” by Roky Erickson. Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” plays during a battle scene. A cover of “Bad Moon Rising” features Catherine Zeta-Jones and Billie Piper. The episode also has “Bésame Mucho” by Pedro Vargas and a cello cover of “Losing My Religion” by R.E.M. .
Episode 4: “Hyde and Woe Seek”
Music highlights include “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner and “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” by Dean Martin. Wednesday performs a piano cover of “Zombie” by The Cranberries. Mozart’s “Symphony No. 34” and Bernard Hermann’s “Scene D’Amour” are also featured .
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Later episodes include songs like “BOOMBAYAH” by BLACKPINK and “The Dead Dance” by Lady Gaga. The series ends with a string cover of “Sweet Dreams” by The Eurythmics .
Original Music and Covers
Wednesday Addams performs several cello and piano pieces. These include Prokofiev’s “Dance of the Knights” and a cover of “Zombie” by The Cranberries. The cast also sings the “Nevermore Alma Mater” .
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Billie Piper duet on a cover of “Bad Moon Rising”. The show also includes an alternate version of this song. Bella Poarch contributes covers of “Zombie” and “Don’t Fear the Reaper” .
Lady Gaga wrote the original song “The Dead Dance” for the show. Tim Burton directed the music video. The song is featured in Episode 7 .
Music Supervision and Selection
Music supervisors Jen Malone and Nicole Weisberg aimed to broaden the show’s musical style. They chose songs that fit each character’s personality. For example, Enid’s playlist includes K-pop. Wednesday’s music is more classical and gothic .
“We took the energy of what we did for Season 1 and opened another door,” says Weisberg. “So now Season 2 feels more expansive, musically” .
The team also collaborated with Tim Burton on song choices. For instance, Burton liked using “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer in a dark scene .
Classical and Thematic Music
Classical music plays a big role in the soundtrack. Pieces like Verdi’s “Dies Irae” and Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” add drama. Opera music is used for characters like Morticia Addams. This highlights her elegance and dark nature .
The cello music performed by Jen Ortega is another key element. Ortega learned to play the cello for the role. Her performances include works by Prokofiev and Bach .
Soundtrack Release and Vinyl
The original score for Season 2 was composed by Chris Bacon. It includes 59 tracks. The soundtrack will be released on vinyl on December 12, 2025. The vinyl features purple and black colors. It includes a poster and lyric insert .
The album includes songs and score from the season. It also has Bella Poarch’s covers. Pre-orders for the vinyl are available online .
Fan Reactions
Fans have praised the soundtrack for its variety. The use of contrasting songs in dark scenes has been noted. For example, “Kiss Me” plays during a violent crow attack. This creates a memorable moment .
The inclusion of K-pop and gothic music has also been popular. Tracks by MAMAMOO and Sisters of Mercy appeal to different audiences .
Lady Gaga’s involvement has generated excitement. Her song “The Dead Dance” adds a new element to the show .
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