Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 Release Date Confirmed Amid Fan Backlash

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2025 - Netflix has confirmed that the final four episodes of its hit series Wednesday will premiere on Wednesday, September 3, at 12:00 AM PT (3 AM ET), marking the conclusion of Season 2’s bifurcated release strategy. The announcement, detailed in a Forbes report published today, has ignited debate among viewers and critics who argue that splitting the season undermines the show’s narrative momentum.

The streamer’s decision to divide Season 2 into two parts-four episodes in August and four in September-was defended by creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar as an intentional storytelling choice. Millar emphasized that the cliffhanger ending of Episode 4, which unleashes a horde of asylum escapees, was designed to “entice viewers back for the following chapter,” while Gough highlighted the challenge of crafting a mid-season finale potent enough to sustain audience interest through the hiatus.

Despite this rationale, many fans have expressed frustration online, describing the split-release model as a misstep that dilutes engagement. The Forbes article notes that Netflix has employed similar strategies for other tentpole series, including Stranger Things 5, but acknowledges that the approach has drawn criticism for interrupting binge-watching habits and leaving cliffhangers unresolved for extended periods.

Wednesday stars Jenna Ortega as the titular Wednesday Addams, with Season 2 exploring darker supernatural mysteries at Nevermore Academy and featuring new character arcs, including Lady Gaga’s guest appearance as Rosaline Rotwood. With Part 2 imminent, viewers are poised to see Wednesday confront the fallout of her psychic visions and the unleashed threats she unwittingly set free at the end of Episode 4.