The iconic Rave’N dance that Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams performed in season 1 became a standout moment on Netflix, but the upcoming season 2 will take a different approach. The new season, set to release its first part on August 6, 2025, will feature a masked ball at Nevermore Academy instead of the casual Rave’N event, shifting the dance-related energy to a darker, Renaissance-themed gathering.
In season 1, the Rave’N was framed around a climate crisis and extinction event theme, where students wore white outfits amid icy decorations, culminating in a viral dance to “Goo Goo Muck.” However, the teaser for season 2 presents a more elegant yet secretive masquerade ball with Renaissance costumes and elaborate masks that promise tension and mystery within the festivities.
Thematic Shift: From Icy Climate Crisis to a Renaissance Masquerade
Unlike the first season’s frosty Rave’N dance, Wednesday season 2 embraces a warmer atmosphere but with an undercurrent of intrigue. Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams wears another signature black dress as she navigates the masquerade, surrounded by masked attendees dressed in period-style clothing. This creative shift signals a moodier, more complex storyline tied to the dance event.
The new masked ball also introduces different characters participating beyond the student body and staff, including Wednesday’s family members Morticia, Gomez, and Grandmama. Their presence adds layers to the narrative, especially since Grandmama is seen being escorted in an elegant chair, suggesting notable family involvement during the mysterious evening.
The dance scene is underscored by the “Phantom of the Opera” theme playing in the background of the season 2 trailer, hinting at dark twists and possibly dangerous secrets being unveiled throughout the event. This change promises a more consequential and dramatic dance sequence than the lively and somewhat playful Rave’N of season 1, where a prank by local Normies resulted in Carrie-like fake blood falling on the students.
Will Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Dance Again in Season 2’s Masquerade?
Although season 1’s dance scene quickly went viral, it remains unclear if Jenna Ortega will reprise a choreographed dance at the masquerade ball. Her character is seen moving cautiously through the event, likely focused on solving another key mystery, which suggests the dance, if it happens, might carry different energy and style than the previous performance to “Goo Goo Muck.”
Given the masquerade’s classical and Renaissance atmosphere, the soundtrack may lean towards instrumental or gothic compositions instead of pop and punk, possibly featuring the “Phantom of the Opera” theme teased in the trailer. This would mark a significant departure from the Rave’N’s DJ-driven party vibe and add a hauntingly elegant touch to any upcoming dance sequences.
Notably, Gomez Addams is expected to have a dance scene in season 2, which adds to the anticipation. Jenna Ortega’s past collaboration with director Tim Burton, particularly in the “MacArthur Park” dance scene of Beetlejuice 2, raises expectations that the creative team might deliver another memorable, viral choreography during the new masked ball.
Upcoming Wednesday Season 2 Release Dates and What to Expect
Netflix will release Wednesday season 2 in two parts: August 6, 2025, and September 3, 2025. The shift from the Rave’N dance to a Renaissance-themed masquerade ball marks a significant tonal evolution for the show, with darker, more layered storytelling woven into the social event at Nevermore Academy.
This change is poised to deepen the mystery surrounding Wednesday Addams and her family, with the masked ball serving as a pivotal setting for unfolding secrets and dramatic developments. Fans can expect heightened suspense and intricate plot twists that expand the world of the Addams family and Nevermore’s complex student community.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why did Jenna Ortega leave Wednesday?
A. Previous reports indicated Ortega exited the franchise due to clashes in scheduling with filming the second season of Wednesday and a failed request for a pay raise in the millions.
Q. Does Jenna Ortega have anxiety?
A. While talking, Jenna discussed several topics: her anxiety, childhood, and how acting became an escape for her. She also mentioned social media, the TV show “Wednesday,” and its unexpected success. Jenna shared why she almost refused the popular Netflix series and what it’s like to grow up as a child star.
Q. Why did Jenna Ortega leave?
A. According to the announcement and sources from Deadline, three main actors from Season 1, Percy Hynes White, Jamie McShane, and Naomi J. Ogawa, won’t return the same next season. Although their characters were fine in the finale, these actors will not continue their roles in Season 2.
Q. Is Jenna Ortega OCD?
A. She said, “I struggle with strong OCD.” She explained, “I have recurring thoughts and need to count things more than once. I also repeat actions often.” She added that after busy work days, nights aren’t always restful for her.
