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The Addams Family Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch The Addams Family movies in order
Last updated: July 13 2026
Written by: ChronoChris
The Addams Family — macabre, morbid, and magnificently weird — have haunted pop culture since Charles Addams first drew them in the 1930s. From the beloved live action films of the 1990s to the animated reboot and Netflix's Wednesday, here is the complete watch order.
The Addams Family is the ultimate celebration of gothic eccentricity — a household that finds joy in the macabre, revels in the bizarre, and loves fiercely in their own wonderfully strange way. Since Charles Addams' original New Yorker cartoons, the family has been reimagined countless times across television, film, and streaming. The most beloved iterations are the 1990s live action films starring Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston, but the franchise has expanded into animated films, a 2010s revival, and the hit Netflix series Wednesday focusing on the eldest Addams child.
🕐 Release Order
The Addams Family franchise spans multiple separate continuities. Here are the major film and series entries in the order they were released.
- The Addams Family (1991) — live action theatrical film
- Addams Family Values (1993) — live action theatrical sequel
- Addams Family Reunion (1998) — TV movie with different cast
- The Addams Family (2019) — animated theatrical film
- The Addams Family 2 (2021) — animated theatrical sequel
- Wednesday (2022–present) — Netflix live action series focusing on Wednesday Addams
The 1991–1993 films, the 1998 TV movie, and the 2019–2021 animated films are separate continuities. Wednesday (2022) is yet another distinct interpretation — it focuses on Wednesday at a boarding school and stands completely on its own.
📖 Story Chronology
Because each iteration of The Addams Family is a fresh reimagining, there is no single story chronology that spans the whole franchise. Within each continuity, watch in release order.
- Classic Live Action Track — The Addams Family (1991) → Addams Family Values (1993)
- TV Movie — Addams Family Reunion (1998) — separate cast, standalone
- Animated Track — The Addams Family (2019) → The Addams Family 2 (2021)
- Wednesday Track — Wednesday (2022–present) — standalone Wednesday-focused story
Which Order Should You Choose?
Start with The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993) — these are the gold standard of the franchise, featuring iconic performances from Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, and a young Christina Ricci as Wednesday. They are timeless darkly comedic classics. For families with younger children, the 2019 animated films are a fun, accessible entry point. Netflix's Wednesday is worth watching on its own terms as a stylish young adult series — but prior knowledge of the characters makes it more enjoyable. Addams Family Reunion (1998) is the weakest entry and can safely be skipped.
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