Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 – Release and Story

The second half of Wednesday’s sophomore season arrives on September 3, 2025. These new episodes continue the story right where Part 1 ended, with Wednesday Addams navigating dark new threats, strange visions, and the growing danger posed by Tyler, who is now fully unleashed as a Hyde. Alongside her supernatural challenges, she must also protect her friends, face new mysteries at Nevermore Academy, and contend with deeper family dynamics as the Addams clan becomes more central to the plot.

Main Cast

• Jenna Ortega – Wednesday Addams
• Emma Myers – Enid Sinclair
• Catherine Zeta-Jones – Morticia Addams
• Luis Guzmán – Gomez Addams
• Steve Buscemi – Principal Barry Dort
• Joy Sunday – Bianca Barclay
• Hunter Doohan – Tyler Galpin
• Isaac Ordonez – Pugsley Addams
• Billie Piper – Isadora Capri
• Victor Dorobantu – Thing
• Moosa Mostafa – Eugene Ottinger
• Joanna Lumley – Grandmama Frump
• Thandiwe Newton – Dr. Fairburn
• Fred Armisen – Uncle Fester
• Christopher Lloyd – Professor Orloff
• Christina Ricci – Marilyn Thornhill
• Lady Gaga – Rosaline Rotwood, a mysterious new Nevermore teacher

Premiering on September 4, 2025, this Netflix documentary series goes inside the training camps of two of boxing’s biggest names: Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford. The special takes fans beyond the headlines, showing the grueling workouts, family moments, and mental battles that shape both fighters as they prepare for one of the most high-stakes matches in recent history.

Featured Cast

• Canelo Álvarez – reigning super-middleweight champion, known for his power and discipline.
• Terence Crawford – undefeated multi-division champion, respected for his speed and strategy.

The drama continues when Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black returns to Netflix on September 11, 2025. The new season dives deeper into the power struggles of the wealthy Bellarie family, with alliances shifting and secrets threatening to unravel everything they’ve built.

This season, Kimmie steps into the spotlight as she takes charge of the Bellarie beauty empire, but her rise comes with dangerous obstacles—inside and outside the family.

Main Cast

• Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie
• Ricco Ross as Horace Bellarie
• Crystle Stewart as Mallory Bellarie
• Amber Reign Smith as Rain
• Xavier Smalls as Angel
• Julian Horton as Roy Bellarie
• Steven G. Norfleet as Charles Bellarie
• Richard Lawson as Norman Bellarie
• Terrell Carter as Varney
• Bryan Tanaka as Officer Alex
• Charles Malik Whitfield as Jules Bellarie
• Debbi Morgan as Olivia Bellarie

New Season Additions

• Bailey Tippen as Sylvie (Kimmie’s sister)
• Randall J. Bacon
• Greg Clarkson
• Ace Small
• George Middlebrook
• Kajanee Smith
• Ann Marie Gideon
• Brandon Rush
• Larry Herrin

Netflix is serving up fresh culinary drama with the debut of Next Gen Chef. The eight-episode competition brings together 21 rising chefs under 30 at the iconic Culinary Institute of America. Each episode tests their skill, creativity, and ability to push culinary boundaries. At stake? A career-changing prize and the chance to make their mark on the global food scene.

Cast & Hosts

• Olivia Culpo – Host

Stepping into her first major hosting role, the former Miss USA brings her lifelong passion for food and storytelling to the series.

• Carlton McCoy – Judge

A Master Sommelier and entrepreneur, McCoy delivers unmatched expertise in hospitality and fine dining.

• Kelsey Barnard Clark – Judge

An acclaimed chef celebrated for her inventive Southern cuisine, she provides mentorship and sharp critiques throughout the competition.

• 21 Contestants

A diverse group of young chefs from across the globe, each eager to prove they’re the next culinary star.

Netflix’s new limited series Black Rabbit premieres September 18, 2025, bringing a mix of suspense, crime, and family drama. The story follows Jake Friedken, a successful New York restaurateur whose life unravels when his reckless brother Vince shows up with dangerous debts. As the brothers clash over loyalty, survival, and long-buried secrets, the world of upscale nightlife collides with the city’s darker underbelly.

Main Cast

• Jude Law as Jake Friedken — the polished restaurateur at the center of the story.
• Jason Bateman as Vince Friedken — Jake’s unpredictable brother whose return sparks chaos.
• Cleopatra Coleman as Estelle — a designer with deep ties to the brothers’ lives.
• Amaka Okafor as Roxie — a rising chef chasing her dream in New York’s food scene.
• Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Troy Kotsur, Abbey Lee, Chris Coy, Dagmara Domińczyk, Odessa Young, Robin de Jesús, Amir Malaklou, Don Harvey, Forrest Weber, Gus Birney, John Ales, Steve Witting, and Morgan Spector round out the ensemble.

Netflix is opening the doors to a brand-new animated comedy this fall with Haunted Hotel. The series follows a single mother who unexpectedly inherits a run-down hotel—only to discover it’s filled with ghosts, including her estranged brother who now haunts the property. What unfolds is a mix of supernatural chaos, sibling drama, and laugh-out-loud moments as she tries to turn the haunted mess into a functioning business.

Main Voice Cast

• Will Forte as Nathan
• Eliza Coupe as Katherine
• Skyler Gisondo as Ben
• Natalie Palamides as Esther
• Jimmi Simpson as Abaddon

Premiere Date: September 25, 2025 | Netflix

The survival thriller Alice in Borderland returns for its highly anticipated third season. After the shocking events of Season 2, Arisu and Usagi find themselves facing new psychological and physical challenges in the deadly game world. With each round pushing them closer to the truth behind Borderland, alliances are tested, secrets unravel, and survival comes at a greater cost than ever before.

Main Cast

• Kento Yamazaki as Ryōhei Arisu
• Tao Tsuchiya as Yuzuha Usagi
• Nijirō Murakami as Shuntarō Chishiya
• Ayaka Miyoshi as Ann Rizuna
• Dori Sakurada as Suguru Niragi
• Aya Asahina as Hikari Kuina
• Sho Aoyagi as Aguni Morizono
• Riisa Naka as Mira Kano

Release Date: September 25, 2025

From Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, this new period drama explores the rise of one of the world’s most iconic brewing families. Set in 19th-century Dublin and New York, the series picks up after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, as his four adult children face power struggles, family secrets, and the heavy responsibility of preserving—or reshaping—the family’s legacy.

Main Cast

• Anthony Boyle as Arthur Guinness
• Louis Partridge as Edward Guinness
• Emily Fairn as Anne Plunket (née Guinness)
• Fionn O’Shea as Benjamin Guinness
• James Norton as Sean Rafferty
• Dervla Kirwan as Aunt Agnes Guinness
• Jack Gleeson as Byron Hedges
• Niamh McCormack as Ellen Cochrane
• Danielle Galligan as Lady Olivia Hedges
• Ann Skelly as Adelaide Guinness
• Seamus O’Hara as Patrick Cochrane
• Michael McElhatton as John Potter
• David Wilmot as Bonnie Champion
• Michael Colgan as Reverend Henry Gratton
• Jessica Reynolds as Lady Christine O’Madden
• Hilda Fay as Sultan
• Elizabeth Dulau as Lady Henrietta St. Lawrence

Netflix is set to drop a fresh dose of suspense this fall with Wayward, a limited series that blends mystery, psychological tension, and dark humor. The story unfolds in Tall Pines, a seemingly quiet town hiding unsettling secrets. Officer Alex Dempsey moves there with their pregnant wife, hoping for peace, but instead becomes entangled in a disturbing conspiracy tied to a reform school run by the unnervingly charismatic Evelyn Wade.

The show tackles trust, identity, and the clash between innocence and conformity—all wrapped in a chilling atmosphere that will keep viewers on edge.

Main Cast

• Mae Martin as Alex Dempsey — the new officer trying to protect their family while confronting hidden dangers
• Toni Collette as Evelyn Wade — the powerful head of the troubled-teen institute
• Sarah Gadon as Laura Redman — Alex’s devoted and expecting wife
• Sydney Topliffe as Abbie — a runaway teen holding dangerous truths
• Alyvia Alyn Lind as Leila — Abbie’s loyal friend, caught in the chaos
• Brandon Jay McLaren as Dwyane Andrews — Alex’s police partner
• Patrick J. Adams as Mr. Turner — a school principal with insight into the students’ world
• Joshua Close, Tattiawna Jones, Isolde Ardies, Patrick Gallagher, Gage Munroe, Byron Mann — completing the ensemble as townsfolk and figures tied to the mystery

The Wrong Paris is a lighthearted romantic comedy about Dawn, a young woman with big dreams of studying art abroad. Hoping to fund her future, she signs up for what she believes is a glamorous reality dating show set in Paris, France. Instead, she and the other contestants are misled and dropped off in Paris, Texas. While she plans to exit the show as quickly as possible, things take an unexpected turn when she begins to bond with Trey, a charming cowboy bachelor. What starts as a plan to chase prize money turns into a surprising journey of connection, humor, and love.

Main Cast

• Miranda Cosgrove as Dawn (also serving as executive producer)
• Pierson Fodé as Trey, the cowboy bachelor
• Supporting Cast
• Madison Pettis
• Madeleine Arthur
• Frances Fisher
• Yvonne Orji
• Torrance Coombs
• Hannah Stocking
• Naika Toussaint
• Christin Park
• Veronica Long
• Emilija Baranac
• Ava Bianchi

Ruth & Boaz is a modern retelling of the classic biblical love story, brought into today’s world with a heartfelt, faith-driven lens. The film centers on Ruth, a young singer searching for a fresh start after leaving behind the city life. She settles in a small Tennessee town to help care for a grieving widow and finds work at a vineyard owned by Boaz. What begins as a journey of healing and rediscovery soon blossoms into an unexpected romance that challenges both of them to embrace love, faith, and second chances.

Main Cast

• Serayah as Ruth
• Tyler Lepley as Boaz
• Phylicia Rashad as Naomi
• Supporting Cast
• Walnette Santiago
• Nijah Brenea
• James Lee Thomas
• Gregory Alan Williams
• Christopher Broughton
• Ava Bianchi
• Guest appearances from music icons: Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Jermaine Dupri, Lecrae, and Yung Joc

This gripping docuseries flips the script on online romance scams. Instead of just hearing from victims, it follows those who fight back—teaming up with investigators to hunt down the scammers who ruined their lives.

Cast: Cecilie Fjellhøy, Brianne Joseph

A raw, two-part documentary that takes viewers inside the life of Charlie Sheen, from his meteoric Hollywood rise to his public downfall and journey toward redemption. With candid interviews from those closest to him, the story goes far beyond the headlines.

Cast: Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, Sean Penn, Jon Cryer, Chuck Lorre, Lola Sheen

The Hearns—Barry and Eddie—open the doors to their sports empire in this behind-the-scenes special. Covering boxing, darts, snooker, and more, it shows how two generations built one of the most powerful names in sports promotion, with appearances from the stars they helped create.

Cast: Barry Hearn, Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua, Katie Taylor, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Luke Littler

From Blumhouse comes a chilling docuseries where real-life wilderness footage meets horror-style storytelling. Each episode explores the darker side of nature, where survival instincts and fear collide.

Cast: To be announced

In her first Netflix special, Jordan Jensen unleashes unfiltered comedy about modern dating, identity struggles, and the awkward realities of adulthood, all delivered with her signature sharp wit.

Cast: Jordan Jensen (Directed by Eric Abrams)

Cristela returns to the Netflix stage with stories that blend humor and heart. From family vacations gone wrong to everyday frustrations, her comedy shines with authenticity and cultural insight.

Cast: Cristela Alonzo (Produced with Wanda Sykes, Directed by Page Hurwitz)

Veteran comedian Earthquake proves why he’s one of the greats in this high-energy special, where he tears into life’s absurdities, family dynamics, and the madness of fame with bold, unapologetic humor.

Cast: Earthquake

The stop-motion animated series continues as Haru welcomes more Pokémon guests to the resort, learning how to help them relax and find joy.

Cast: Karen Fukuhara (Haru), Imani Hakim, Josh Keaton, Lori Alan

A new animated special inspired by Dr. Seuss’ whimsical classic, filled with rhymes, colors, and fantastical creatures for young audiences.

Cast: Voice cast TBA

The fantasy adventure returns, following characters as they navigate a dangerous world ruled by wolves and dark magic.

Cast: TBA

Blippi is back exploring even more fun and fascinating jobs, teaching kids about different careers in a playful, educational way.

Cast: Clayton Grimm as Blippi

The journey continues with Liko, Roy, and their Pokémon partners as they get closer to uncovering the mysteries of Laqua.

Cast: Minori Suzuki (Liko), Megumi Hayashibara, plus original Japanese/English dub voice actors

A historic boxing showdown between two of the sport’s greatest pound-for-pound fighters, streaming live from Las Vegas.

Cast: Canelo Álvarez, Terence Crawford