The production of Wednesday Season 3 is moving forward, and Netflix just gave fans a fresh look at what is coming. Jenna Ortega returns as the dark and mysterious Wednesday Addams. This time, she takes her gloomy presence to Paris, France. The new image shows Ortega standing in front of the Eiffel Tower with her faithful severed hand, Thing, sitting on a motorcycle beside her. Netflix shared the photo with the caption, “From Paris, with dread. De Paris, avec effroi.” This marks a big change for the show, moving the story outside the usual setting of Nevermore Academy in Vermont.
First Look Reveals Paris Filming Location
The newly released picture confirms that production has moved beyond the usual Ireland sets. Filming in Paris started on April 18, 2026 and wrapped location shoots on April 20, 2026. The production team was seen working with Ortega and director Tim Burton at different spots around the French capital. While the main production is based near Dublin, Ireland, this Paris stop adds a new layer to the show’s look and feel. Fans are already guessing why Wednesday is in France. Some think she is searching for her best friend Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers), who ran away after turning into a full alpha werewolf at the end of season two. Others believe it connects to the mystery of her Aunt Ophelia.
Star-Studded Cast Additions For Upcoming Chapter
The cast for Wednesday Season 3 is growing with several big names joining the show. Winona Ryder, who worked with Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, will play a character named Tabitha. Eva Green is also joining as Aunt Ophelia, a character described as “elegant, haunting, and unpredictable.” Season two’s ending showed a message from Ophelia that read “Wednesday must die,” setting up a major conflict for the new episodes.
Other new cast members include Lena Headey (Game of Thrones), Chris Sarandon (Dog Day Afternoon), Andrew McCarthy (Pretty in Pink), and James Lance (Ted Lasso). Returning cast members include Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay, and Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester.
Why Wednesday Is In Paris And What To Expect
There is no official plot summary yet, but the season two ending gives clear clues. Wednesday left Nevermore with Uncle Fester to find Enid, who transformed into a wolf and ran away. Paris could be where Enid went to hide. Another strong theory involves Aunt Ophelia. The message threatening Wednesday suggests a family battle is coming. Ophelia might be held somewhere in Europe, or Wednesday could be tracking her down. Some fans online have joked about a crossover with Netflix’s Emily in Paris, but that is very unlikely. Tim Burton is directing episodes again, so the show will keep its dark, gothic style even in a romantic city like Paris.
Jenna Ortega Teases More Action And Family Team-Ups
Jenna Ortega shared what she wants to see happen in the new season. She expressed interest in seeing Wednesday and Morticia stop arguing and work together instead. Ortega said, “I would like them to stop arguing and team up. We’d just been talking about women banding together, and you see that a bit in the final episode, or episodes. I think we should lean into that.” She added that she wants to see Wednesday face the darker side of herself but without taking things too seriously. Ortega also joked that she wants more scenes where Wednesday tries to harm her brother Pugsley.
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Release Window And Streaming Information
Wednesday Season 3 does not have an exact release date yet. However, the show will not arrive in 2026. Netflix did not include the series in its 2026 TV lineup announcement. Production started in Ireland at the end of February 2026, and reports suggest the show will most likely premiere in 2027. This follows the pattern of the previous season. Season one came out in 2022, and season two arrived nearly three years later in 2025. The long gap is partly due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes and the show’s large-scale production needs. For viewers in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India, the season will stream on Netflix when it releases. Global audiences in other regions will also get the show on Netflix at the same time.
Production Updates From Ireland And Beyond
The third season is mostly filming in County Wicklow, Ireland, where the show built large sets for Nevermore Academy and the town of Jericho. The Paris shoot was a short, specific trip for key scenes. The showrunners, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, are keeping story details secret. Netflix renewed the show for a third season back in July 2025, months before season two even came out. This early renewal shows the streaming service has strong faith in the series. After breaking records as Netflix’s most watched English-language series with its first season, the show remains one of the platform’s biggest hits.
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