The wait for more mysteries at Nevermore Academy has been a rollercoaster for fans of Netflix’s biggest hit. Wednesday Season 3 has been the subject of countless rumors, shifting timelines, and hopeful speculation for months. Now, the fog is finally clearing. Thanks to recent comments from the cast and a closer look at Netflix’s schedule, we now have a much clearer picture of when production will begin and, more importantly, when we can expect to see Jenna Ortega back in her black dresses.
After months of conflicting reports that suggested filming could start as early as November 2025, the production timeline has finally settled. The good news is that cameras will start rolling very soon. The challenging news for impatient fans is that the new season likely won’t arrive until 2027.
When Will Wednesday Season 3 Start Filming?
After a long period of uncertainty, the start date for production is now locked in. Actor Luis Guzmán, who plays Gomez Addams, confirmed during a fan Q&A that filming for the third season will begin in February 2026 . This aligns with what his co-star Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin) recently revealed on the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast.
Doohan shared that the cast is preparing to head back to Ireland, stating, “We’re about to start shooting season 3. We usually shoot for like seven, eight months. And we’re going back to Dublin” . This means the production team will be working throughout most of 2026.
The series will once again set up at the familiar Ashford Studios in Wicklow, Ireland, where the gothic atmosphere of Season 2 was brought to life. The production is operating under the banner NIGHTSHADE & RAVEN S3 PRODUCTIONS LLC, with an internal working title of Willow Hill to keep details under wraps during filming .
Why Wednesday Season 3 Won’t Arrive in 2026
For fans hoping to see Wednesday Addams solve a new mystery later this year, there is some disappointing news. Netflix released its preview of the 2026 TV slate in early January, and Wednesday Season 3 was noticeably absent .
This absence is a strong indicator that the streaming giant does not expect the new season to be ready for release this year. Given that filming is only just beginning in February 2026 and will likely run for seven to eight months, production would wrap up around September or October 2026 .
However, Wednesday is not a simple show to produce. It relies heavily on visual effects, complex editing, and a haunting musical score. This post-production process takes a significant amount of time. Taking all these factors into account, the most realistic projection points to a release in 2027. Some reports suggest a specific window of around July 2027 or the summer season in general .
While a 2027 release means the gap between seasons will be about a year and a half, it is still a much faster turnaround than the nearly three-year wait fans endured between Seasons 1 and 2.
Eva Green Joins the Family in Season 3
One of the biggest reasons to get excited for the upcoming season is the addition of a major new star. Eva Green has officially joined the cast as a series regular. She will play Ophelia Addams (also referred to as Ophelia Frump), the mysterious sister of Morticia Addams .
For those who watched the Season 2 finale, this name rings a bell. Ophelia was teased at the end of the last season, and her arrival promises to dig deep into the Addams family history. Ophelia is described as a “raven” like her niece Wednesday, but she pushed her psychic abilities too far and was committed to Willow Hill psychiatric hospital by her mother. She eventually escaped, and Season 3 will finally bring her story to the forefront .
Green expressed her excitement about joining the twisted world, saying, “I’m thrilled to join the woefully twisted world of ‘Wednesday’ as Aunt Ophelia. This show is such a deliciously dark and witty world, I can’t wait to bring my own touch of cuckooness to the Addams family” .
Who Is Returning for the New Season?
The core cast is expected to return to their beloved roles. Obviously, Jenna Ortega will be back as the deadpan detective Wednesday Addams. She will be joined by:
- Emma Myers as the colorful werewolf roommate, Enid Sinclair.
- Hunter Doohan as the conflicted Tyler Galpin.
- Catherine Zeta-Jones as the elegant Morticia Addams.
- Luis Guzmán as the passionate Gomez Addams.
- Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay.
- Victor Dorobantu as the loyal hand, Thing.
- Fred Armisen as the eccentric Uncle Fester.
Joanna Lumley is also expected to return as the imposing Grandmama Hester Frump, adding more family tension to the mix .
What Will Happen in Wednesday Season 3?
While the plot is being kept tightly under wraps, the showrunners and cast have dropped a few hints about where the story is heading. According to showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the new season will focus more closely on Wednesday’s relationship with her mother, Morticia. They aim to unpack the origins of their tense dynamic and the events that shaped their complex bond .
With the introduction of Aunt Ophelia, the series will also dig deeper into the wider Addams family mythology and uncover long-held family secrets . Fans can also expect to see more of Enid’s fully awakened werewolf powers, which could push her into a tougher leadership role and test her friendship with Wednesday .
The show continues to perform incredibly well for Netflix. Season 2 recently secured the fourth spot on Netflix’s all-time most-watched English-language series list, proving that the audience for Wednesday Addams is bigger than ever . With a confirmed filming start in February 2026 and a likely summer 2027 release window, fans have a long but promising road ahead before they can return to the weird and wonderful halls of Nevermore Academy.
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