Winona Ryder Officially Joins Wednesday Season 3, Confirming Tim Burton’s Stranger Things Replacement

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From the beginning, Tim Burton’s Wednesday has proven to be Netflix’s strongest successor to Stranger Things. With Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, the series skillfully combines spooky supernatural elements with the drama of teenage life. Even though Season 2 saw a slight dip in viewers, it still topped Netflix’s charts in the latter half of 2025. Production for Season 3 was already underway when Season 2 launched, suggesting the next season will arrive much sooner.

Netflix has confirmed that Winona Ryder, a well-known and respected actress, will be appearing in Season 3 of Wednesday.

Winona Ryder is joining the cast of Wednesday Season 3!

— Netflix (@netflix) February 23, 2026

Season 3 of Wednesday will be a happy return for Winona Ryder, who’s rejoining director Tim Burton. He expressed his excitement about her involvement, saying she’s a perfect fit for the show and a longtime friend he’s always lucky to collaborate with. Ryder will also be working alongside Jenna Ortega, a co-star from their film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Wednesday Season 3 Promises To Expand The Addams Family

Okay, so things are really heating up for Season 3 of Wednesday! We now know Ryder is joining the cast, right after Eva Green was announced as Wednesday’s intriguing Aunt Ophelia. From what I gather, the show is going to delve much deeper into the Addams family history, and the stakes are seriously high. Apparently, Ophelia has the ability to see the future, and she’s convinced Wednesday is destined to… well, not survive. Talk about family drama!

This leaves everyone wondering what Winona Ryder’s character will be. She could be a new teacher at Nevermore Academy – it seems like the school has a pattern of quickly losing staff, similar to the ‘Defense Against the Dark Arts’ position in the Harry Potter series. Or, she might be a relative of the Addams family, adding to their already extensive lineage. Netflix isn’t revealing any details about her role just yet.

There’s growing excitement for the next season of the show that’s following up Stranger Things, and Winona Ryder’s involvement confirms it. She’s a highly respected and successful actress, particularly known for her work in horror, and her role as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things significantly boosted her popularity. Netflix is surely pleased to have her returning, especially considering her strong working relationships with Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega. It will be fascinating to see who else joins the cast.

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2026-02-23 17:10