'Wednesday' Season 3 gets a disappointing update in Netflix's newest announcement
Following the dramatic season 2 finale, fans have been eagerly waiting for news about 'Wednesday' Season 3. Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the last moments of season 2 left viewers on the edge after Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) saw a vision of her unstable Aunt Ophelia (Eva Green) writing in blood, "Wednesday Must Die." With that chilling cliffhanger, fans' curiosity is at an all-time high. Although Netflix recently announced release dates for several major projects, 'Wednesday' Season 3 was notably left out, leaving many fans questioning the show's future.
Netflix's 2026 release preview, unveiled on Wednesday, January 7, confirmed dates for major projects like 'Virgin River' Season 7 and 'War Machine', but noticeably excluded 'Wednesday' Season 3. While this doesn't rule out a late-2026 debut, its absence strongly suggests season 3 won't arrive until 2027 or later. Given that season 2 aired in August and September 2025, another lengthy gap is likely. The delay isn't unexpected, as nearly three years passed between seasons 1 and 2, and season 3 has yet to begin filming, according to ScreenRant.
While disappointing, 'Wednesday' Season 3's absence from Netflix's 2026 slate isn't surprising, given the nearly three-year gap between seasons 1 and 2 and the fact that season 3 hasn't started filming yet. Actor Luis Guzmán revealed in November 2025 that production is set to begin in February 2026, which, based on previous timelines, suggests season 3 could premiere as early as spring 2027.
Moreover, 'Wednesday' Season 2's release date wasn't announced until April 2025; Netflix may not reveal season 3's premiere until late 2026 or early 2027. While the series likely won't return until 2027, Netflix has made it clear that Wednesday remains a top priority, especially with 'Stranger Things' ending in 2025. Showrunners Gough and Millar have also confirmed that season 3 takes precedence over any spinoffs, with the main series expected to remain the studio's focus beyond season 3.
Although Netflix hasn't shared official details, a new production listing offers the clearest look yet at 'Wednesday' Season 3's schedule. Reportedly, Netflix is using the working title 'Briarcliff' for 'Wednesday' Season 3, which is a common tactic to keep high-profile productions discreet. The name serves as a subtle Easter egg, referencing Briarcliff Manor, New York, home of the Tee & Charles Addams Foundation that preserves The Addams Family legacy. The choice follows showrunners Gough and Millar's tradition of honoring the franchise's roots, replacing earlier working titles like 'Willow Hill' and 'NIGHTSHADE & RAVEN S3 PRODUCTIONS LLC', as per What's on Netflix.
As per OpenBrolly, production listings indicate 'Wednesday' Season 3 is scheduled to begin filming on Monday, February 16, following prep starting July 28, 2025, with an end date listed as Friday, May 22, though that timeline is viewed skeptically, as it's far shorter than previous seasons and may reflect a production break rather than completion. Filming will continue in Dublin and Wicklow, Ireland, and despite the early start, the series is still targeting a summer 2027 Netflix release.
