Jenna Ortega’s “Wednesday” Season 2 Premiere Tops Netflix with 50 Million Views
Wednesday’s return to Nevermore Academy has been a massive hit, with Part 1 of Season 2 taking the number one spot on Netflix’s list of most-watched English TV shows worldwide. The first four episodes quickly accumulated a staggering 50 million views in just four days.
This season’s debut not only scored the second-highest views in a single week for an English TV title on Netflix, only behind Season 1 of Wednesday, but it also made history by becoming the first English TV title to top the charts in 91 countries during its first week.
Jenna Ortega’s captivating performance and gothic appeal continue to be at the heart of the show’s success, sparking a huge fan following. Her Instagram followers skyrocketed from 9 million to 37 million around the Season 1 premiere and have since grown even more.
Director Paco Cabezas, who is set to return for Season 3, praised Ortega for her portrayal of Wednesday, highlighting her focused and intelligent approach to the character as she delves into solving mysteries at Nevermore Academy.
Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, Wednesday first premiered in 2022 and quickly became a record-breaking global hit, claiming the number one spot on Netflix’s list of most popular English shows of all time and spending 20 weeks in the Global Top 10.
Based on characters by famous cartoonist Charles Addams and reimagined for a new generation by Tim Burton, the show’s unique humor continues to resonate with viewers, landing Season 1 back on the Global Top 10 at number 2 with an impressive 8.6 million views.
The overwhelming popularity of the show led to its renewal for Season 3 even before the second installment premiered. The cast has been on an exciting and whirlwind promotional tour across Europe, the US, and Asia, delighting fans at every stop.
Fans can look forward to Part 2 of the new season, featuring Lady Gaga, which is set to premiere on September 3, 2025.
