The Addams Family Guía y cronología
The Addamses see nothing strange about their home, their hobbies or their affection for the macabre. The joke is usually on everyone who expects them to behave like an ordinary family. Charles Addams' cartoons inspired distinct television and film versions, with Wednesday giving the family's eldest daughter a story of her own.
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The Addams Family Watch Order: choose your household
The Addams Family has several separate versions: the 1964 TV series, the live-action films The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993), the animated films (2019 and 2021) and Wednesday (2022). For the 1990s films, start with The Addams Family (1991), then Addams Family Values. Wednesday and the animated films have their own beginnings.
- Entries
- 9
- Released
- 8
- Upcoming
- 1
- Span
- 1938-2025
Several entries share the title The Addams Family; use their adaptation group and release year to tell them apart.
Overview & recommendation
The Addamses keep their affection for the macabre across adaptations, but the people playing them and the stories around them change. There is no need to start with the earliest cartoon before enjoying a screen version.
The choice is mostly about tone: the 1990s films center the household, the classic sitcom gives it a different comic rhythm, and Wednesday turns toward a school mystery led by the daughter.
Choose the branch that interests you and stay within it. The 1991 film and Values are a useful short introduction; Wednesday starts its own story with Season 1.
Different Addams households Cartoon origins and screen reinventions
The original cartoons provide the source context. Classic television, the 1990s films, the animated features and Wednesday are separate interpretations, not generations of one screen family.
90s Live-Action Films (2 entries)
The 1991 live-action Addams Family and Addams Family Values follow the same film household.
Charles Addams Origin (1 entry)
Charles Addams' original cartoons provide the source characters and macabre humor, rather than an earlier screen chapter.
Classic TV (1 entry)
The classic 1960s sitcom interpretation of the family, separate from the later film and streaming casts.
Animated Reboots (2 entries)
The animated feature interpretation beginning with the 2019 film and continuing with its sequel.
Wednesday Universe (3 entries)
Wednesday's school-mystery version of the Addams family begins with its own first season; older films are not prerequisites.
An adaptation at a time 9 entries
Follow the sequels or seasons belonging to your chosen version. Moving to another branch means meeting a different interpretation, not continuing the same cast's history.
- 11938The Addams FamilyNovel · 1938
- 21964The Addams FamilySeries · 1964
- 31991The Addams FamilyFilm · 1991
- 41993Addams Family ValuesFilm · 1993
- 52019The Addams FamilyFilm · 2019
- 62021The Addams Family 2Film · 2021
- 72022Wednesday: Season 1Series · 2022
- 82025Wednesday: Season 2Series · 2025
- 9Season 3Wednesday: Season 3Series · TBAUpcoming
Frequently asked questions 7 answers
Do I need the older films before Wednesday?
No. Wednesday introduces its own version of the family and its school-centered mystery.
Which film follows the 1991 Addams Family?
Addams Family Values continues that live-action branch. The 2019 animated film begins a different interpretation.
Is the cartoon-origin record something to watch?
It represents Charles Addams' original cartoon context. It is not a lost pilot or a screen prequel.
How many Addams Family movies, shows and books are there?
The Addams Family has 9 entries: 4 TV shows, 4 movies and 1 book, released between 1938 and 2025. 8 are already released and 1 is upcoming.
What is the chronological order of The Addams Family?
In chronological (in-universe) order, The Addams Family begins with The Addams Family (1938) and ends with Wednesday: Season 3. The full chronological list of 9 entries is above.
What is the release order of The Addams Family?
By release date, The Addams Family starts with The Addams Family (1938). The most recent release is Wednesday: Season 2 (2025).
What is the next The Addams Family release and what should I watch before it?
The next The Addams Family release is Wednesday: Season 3. To catch up first, choose the relevant continuity and watch its released entries. Include alternative editions only if you want them in your personal goal.
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