The Addams Family 2: A Spooktacular Road Trip (original title The Addams Family 2) is an animated film directed by Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, written by Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit. Released in French theaters on October 13, 2021 (1 hour 33 minutes), this family-friendly movie, suitable for kids aged 6 and up, will be available on Netflix on February 20, 2026. It’s a direct continuation of The Addams Family (2019).
Morticia and Gomez realize that Wednesday and Pugsley are growing up and gradually drifting away from the family’s traditions, caught up in their screens and less engaged with their heritage. To rekindle the Addams spirit, they gather the entire family — Uncle Fester, Thing, and the lively clan — for a haunted RV adventure across the United States. The house leaves its misty hilltop to hit the road, all while maintaining its unmistakably gothic atmosphere.
From a tourist site turned unlikely stopover, the journey unfolds with a series of quirky situations. Dark humor clashes with the American backdrop of amusement parks and iconic landscapes, while a new character, scientist Cyrus Strange, arrives to shake up the group's dynamic. Beneath the comedy, the film explores family ties and the challenges of maintaining cohesion as children seek their independence.
This sequel was swiftly put into motion following the commercial triumph of the first film, which grossed over $200 million worldwide. Producer Gail Berman describes a fast-paced production process, with the original voice cast returning: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Nick Kroll, all reprising their roles. Bill Hader also joins the cast as the character Cyrus Strange.
Filming for the voiceovers took place amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with actors recording their parts from home. This technical challenge influenced the production process but didn't dampen its ambitions: shifting the world of the mansion to a traveling setting while maintaining the franchise’s dark and stylish visual identity. The camper van, conceived as a rolling extension of the Addams family mansion, embodies this continuity.
Designed for a family audience, the film blends adventure with gentle satire of modern-day habits, particularly around technology and hyperconnectivity. In the tradition of other animated fantasy comedies, it maintains the striking contrast between its dark, macabre aesthetic and broadly accessible scenarios — a signature style of the series based on Charles Addams’ illustrations.
Wednesday and Gomez’s Haunted Adventure
Film | 2021
Released in theaters: October 13, 2021
Available on Netflix from February 20, 2026
Animation, Comedy, Family | Duration: 1h33
Directed by Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon | Featuring Kev Adams, Oscar Isaac, Mélanie Bernier
Original title: The Addams Family 2
Country: United States
Taking the most gothic family in cinema out onto the American highways, Addams Family 2: Get Deadly Road Trip broadens its adventure while reaffirming its focus on family bonds. Arriving on Netflix in February 2026, it offers a chance to continue this lively reinterpretation of a beloved and ever-evolving myth.
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