Wednesday Season 3 Brings Hollywood Magic to Ireland as Filming Continues
Netflix's global phenomenon Wednesday is continuing to film its third season across Ireland, with production underway near Dublin and in County Wicklow as the show's creators return to the locations that proved so successful for Season 2.
The production, which began principal photography on 16 February 2026 and is scheduled to run until 22 May, is providing a significant boost to Ireland's film and television industry, drawing on the country's Section 481 tax credit and its wealth of cinematic landscapes.
Background
Wednesday, the Addams Family spin-off starring Jenna Ortega as the iconic Wednesday Addams, became one of Netflix's most-watched series. Season 2 also filmed extensively in Ireland, using locations including Ashford Studios in Wicklow, Trinity College Dublin, Charleville Castle in Offaly, and Powerscourt Demesne in Wicklow. Showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar have described the Irish locations as "truly magical" and ideal for the show's aesthetic.
Key Developments
Season 3 sees the return of Jenna Ortega as Wednesday, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia, and Luis Guzmán as Gomez. New cast members joining this season include Winona Ryder, Chris Sarandon, Noah Taylor, Oscar Morgan, Kennedy Moyer, and Eva Green, who will play Ophelia, Morticia Addams' long-lost sister. The production is operating under the working title "Briarcliff S3."
Showrunners have teased that Season 3 will "deepen Wednesday Addams' journey" and explore more of the "dark mysteries of Nevermore Academy and the Addams family legacy." According to RTÉ, the production is expected to have a significant economic impact on the local communities where filming takes place.
Why It Matters
The continued choice of Ireland as a filming location for major international productions underscores the country's growing reputation as a world-class destination for high-end television and film. The production supports hundreds of local crew members, technicians, and service providers, contributing substantially to the Irish creative economy.
What's Next
Filming is scheduled to conclude in late May 2026. Netflix has not yet announced a release date for Season 3, with a potential premiere window of Summer 2027. The show's return to Ireland is expected to generate significant tourism interest in the locations used for filming.
