Get ready to embrace the quirky and eerie charm of “Wednesday,” the hit comedy series, as it makes its much-anticipated debut on DVD and Blu-ray on March 26, 2024. Created by the talented duo Alfred Gough and Miles Millar of “Smallville” fame and helmed by the master of the macabre, Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice), this series brings a fresh take on the iconic character Wednesday Addams from the beloved Addams Family.
The series features a stellar lineup with Jenna Ortega captivating audiences as the titular character, Wednesday Addams. She’s joined by Gwendoline Christie as Principal Larissa Weems, Jamie McShane as Sheriff Donovan Galpin, and Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin. The show also stars Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, and Joy Sunday in pivotal roles. Fans of the Addams Family will be delighted to see Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, and Fred Armisen appear as guest stars.
“Wednesday” has not only garnered critical acclaim but also made a significant mark at the Emmys with 12 nominations in 2023, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Jenna Ortega’s brilliant performance earned her a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, making her the second youngest and third Latina nominee in this category. Directed by Tim Burton, the series also received a nod for Best Director For A Comedy Series. Within just five days of its Netflix release, the 8-episode series amassed almost 6 billion minutes of watch time, cementing its position as Netflix’s most popular English TV series ever with 252.1 million views.
The series follows Wednesday Addams during her time at Nevermore Academy, where she’s honing her psychic abilities. Viewers are taken on a journey filled with mystery and supernatural elements as Wednesday tries to stop a series of terrifying events, unravel a decades-old mystery linked to her parents, and navigate complex relationships at the academy.
Fans can own this extraordinary first season with the following retail prices:
- DVD: $24.98 (US), $29.98 (Canada)
- Blu-ray: $29.98 SRP (US), $39.99 (Canada)