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Netflix’s Wednesday returned in August 2025 with its second season and delivered strong performance figures. According to Variety, the show gained 50 million views in its first five days. This matches the debut results of Season 1 in November 2022, which had 341.1 million hours viewed in the same time frame, roughly the same number of views when divided by its total runtime.
Despite a three-year gap and a split-release format, Season 2 attracted a similar audience size with fewer episodes available. The new season launched with only four episodes on August 4, with the remaining four set to arrive on September 3. Season 1 released all eight episodes at once, making the Season 2 numbers notable.
Reports from Variety and other outlets indicate that Season 2 achieved the No. 1 position in Netflix’s English-language TV chart across 91 countries during its opening week. The first season also returned to the chart as the second most-watched English-language title of the week, showing renewed interest in the series.
Industry analysts note that these results place Season 2 among Netflix’s biggest 2025 releases and suggest it could surpass the first season’s record if momentum continues through September.
Streaming performance and rankings
The Season 2 launch results were confirmed by Variety, which reported 50 million views in the first five days. These numbers equal the first season’s initial viewership despite the reduced number of episodes available. In 2022, Netflix ranked shows by hours viewed, but when adjusted for runtime, both seasons performed at the same level.
The show was the most-watched title on Netflix globally for the week of August 4-10, according to Variety. It set a record for the highest number of countries (91) where an English-language series reached No. 1 in its debut week.
The series ranked in the Netflix Top 10 in over 60 countries worldwide and performed strongly in the U.S. and U.K. charts. Some sources, including The Express Tribune, noted that due to the midweek release date and split-season approach, it did not top the global charts immediately, instead placing fourth overall for the week before rising in certain territories.
Critical and audience reception
Wednesday Season 2 had better ratings than Season 1. Based on Rotten Tomatoes figures, the new season has a score of 83% from critics and an 86% score from the audience. For Season 1, it had a score of 73% from critics. This is interesting because most successful shows on Netflix experience drops in critical standings in subsequent seasons.
Reviews have cited the performances of the cast, particularly Jenna Ortega in Wednesday Addams' role, and the ambiance of the show as positives in Season 2, as quoted by The Times of India. Viewership response has remained with or surpassed Season 1 levels, which indicates that the show has managed to sustain its attractiveness over time.
Release strategy for Wednesday Season 2 and its impact
Netflix released Season 2 in a split-season format, putting the first four episodes on August 4 and the next four on September 3. This was done to engage the audience longer and get them discussing over time, as per The Express Tribune. Some reviews by CBR and other sources state that the split might have compromised pacing, since audiences got only half the story initially.
This may have led some fans to wait for the complete season before watching. Additionally, launching on a Wednesday rather than the usual Friday release may have delayed its global chart-topping performance, as weekend binges often drive higher early numbers.
Despite these factors, the first half still achieved significant viewership and maintained strong rankings. Industry commentary suggests that the second half could lead to another major spike in numbers in September.
Renewal and future prospects
Following its strong debut, Netflix has confirmed that Wednesday will return for a third season. According to The Express Tribune, the show’s consistent performance and improved reception made the renewal an expected decision. Creators have indicated that the gap between seasons will be shorter moving forward.
Season 1 remains Netflix’s most popular English-language series of all time and second overall behind Squid Game Season 1. With Season 2 drawing equal opening numbers despite the split release, industry observers see potential for it to surpass Season 1’s total viewership once all episodes are available.
Trending Part 2 of Wednesday Season 2 will premiere on September 3.
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