The Addams Family (original title The Addams Family) is an animated film directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, screenplay by Matt Lieberman. Released in French theaters on December 4, 2019, this family-friendly movie, suitable for children aged 6 and up, will be available on Netflix starting February 20, 2026. Based on the famous cartoons by Charles Addams, which have been featured in The New Yorker since the 1930s, this animated adaptation offers a modern take on the legendary goth clan.
Hidden away in their mist-shrouded New Jersey mansion, the Addams family prepares to celebrate Pugsley's Mazurka, a rite of passage meant to crown him as a worthy heir to the family name. But their peace is disrupted by Margaux Needler, an ambitious interior designer and TV host with dreams of transforming her neighborhood into a pastel-colored model community. The Addams family’s dark and spooky home becomes an obstacle to her plans for a sanitized, cookie-cutter development.
At the same time, Wednesday is going through a turbulent adolescence. Curious about the world beyond her family, she befriends Parker, Margaux's daughter, and begins to challenge long-held family traditions. The clash of worlds — gothic versus conformist — shapes the story, blending social satire with family comedy.
This adaptation is neither a strict reboot nor a direct remake of the 1990s live-action films, but rather a nod to the original graphic style of Charles Addams. The directors opted to bring the characters closer to their classic appearances, notably portraying Gomez as shorter and stockier, aligning with the vintage illustrations. In the original version, Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron lend their voices to Gomez and Morticia, while the French version features talents such as Kev Adams.
The film also pays tribute to its creator by setting the story in Westfield, New Jersey, where Charles Addams grew up. An earlier attempt at a stop-motion adaptation by Tim Burton was considered in the early 2010s but ultimately didn’t come to fruition. This animated version opts for a vibrant, stylized aesthetic that sharply contrasts with the dark, gothic world of the manor.
Designed for a family audience, the feature film explores the tension between individuality and conformity while maintaining the signature dark humor of the franchise. Fans of gothic animation or fantastical comedies in the vein of Hotel Transylvania will appreciate a fresh, accessible take on this beloved universe.
The Addams Family
Film | 2019
Release date in theaters: December 4, 2019
Available on Netflix from February 20, 2026
Animation | Duration: 1h27
Directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan | Featuring Kev Adams, Oscar Isaac, Mélanie Bernier
Original title: The Addams Family
Country: United States
By reimagining Charles Addams’s iconic characters through a modern animation style and grounding them in current issues, The Addams Family offers a fresh family-centered take on a timeless gothic myth. Premiering on Netflix in February 2026, this animated series invites audiences to rediscover the beloved characters, blending classic visual cues with a contemporary tone.
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