After the finale of the second season of Wednesday in early September, fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of season 3, as many questions and mysteries remain unresolved. One of them is who will be the new principal of Nevermore Academy, following the death of Larissa Weems’ substitute, Barry Dort. Here’s everything we know about it.

Does Principal Dort really die in Wednesday 2?

Yes. In episode 7 of season 2, it is revealed that Barry Dort was actually running a cult and had been controlling Bianca Barclay to steal Hester’s fortune, Wednesday’s grandmother. Dort committed many crimes and even kidnapped Bianca’s mother to force her to use her mermaid powers against the Addams family and anyone else in his way.

But everything is exposed during the Nevermore Academy Gala Ball. When confronted, Dort tries to escape and takes Bianca hostage, but Ajax uses his gorgon abilities and turns him to stone. Karma struck moments later for the sinister principal, who was literally crushed by a falling lamp.

Who will be the new principal of Nevermore in Wednesday season 3?

It seems the principal position at Nevermore is cursed! In two seasons, two principals have passed through the academy, and there will surely be another in season 3. But who will it be?

Alfred Gough, co-creator of the Netflix series, spoke about it, though he didn’t reveal much. He simply said, “You’ll be very surprised,” suggesting that the upcoming season will have more surprises than we can imagine. Stay tuned for more news soon!

When does Wednesday season 3 premiere?

In July, Netflix shared news of the third season through a promotional image showing Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams. In front of her, Thing holds a crystal ball with the number 3 inside.

However, the release date was not revealed. Some international media report that the series began filming season three at the end of last year. If true, and based on typical production timelines, the new season could arrive on the streaming platform sometime in 2026 or early 2027.

What will Wednesday season 3 be about?

According to co-creator Alfred Gough, the third season promises to go even further, delving deeper into the characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and uncovering more family secrets of the Addams.

For now, there is no official synopsis. What is certain is that Wednesday will face another terrifying adventure at Nevermore Academy, now joined by her brother Pugsley, who enrolled as a student in season two.

Who will be the new members of the Addams family?

Alfred Gough revealed that in Wednesday season 3, more Addams family members will arrive, bringing additional secrets and mystery to the story. Could the enigmatic Ophelia make an appearance? So far, neither Gough nor Netflix have provided further information on who the new characters might be, so we’ll have to wait a bit longer to find out.

Will Lady Gaga appear in Wednesday season 3?

We’d like to be optimistic, but due to her limited scenes in season 2, it’s unlikely the pop icon will reprise her role in the third season of the series. But hope dies last! And in the Wednesday universe, anything can happen.