The kooky, spooky legacy of The Addams Family is about to take another delightfully macabre turn. Alfred Gough and Miles Millar — the creative minds behind Netflix’s record-breaking Wednesday — have revealed they’re developing a fresh, standalone animated feature for Amazon MGM Studios. Unlike the 2019 and 2021 animated films or Netflix’s current series, this new project will be an entirely separate reimagining of Charles Addams’ iconic creations.
Speaking on Deadline’s Crew Call podcast, the duo confirmed they’re working closely with Kevin Miserocchi of The Addams Foundation — the official custodian of Addams’ creative legacy — alongside producers Gail Berman and John Glickman. While details remain under wraps, Gough emphasized that this reboot will not connect to any previous adaptations:
“We’re rebooting the animated film franchise… It will be a brand new Addams feature”.
A Bold But Risky Double Act
The announcement comes as Wednesday continues its cultural dominance, with the first half of season 2 recently landing to eager fan acclaim. Having the same show runners tackle an entirely separate Addams Family project could be a marketing dream or a branding headache — depending on timing.
On one hand, Gough and Millar’s proven ability to capture the eerie wit and outsider charm of these characters bodes well for the film’s creative direction. On the other, the inevitable comparisons between Wednesday and the new movie may divide audiences, especially if the Netflix series is still airing when the film releases. A staggered rollout or even concluding Wednesday with season 3 could help both properties breathe on their own.
What To Expect From The New Addams Vision
While the film is still in early development, animation fans will be watching closely to see how Gough and Millar approach the project’s style. To stand out from previous CGI efforts and from the lush, hand-crafted look dominating recent animation hits, the movie will likely need a distinctive visual identity that feels both contemporary and timeless.
The enduring allure of The Addams Family has always been in its balance of the morbid and the heartwarming. A gothic mirror held up to modern life. Whether this reboot becomes another footnote in the franchise’s long history or a defining entry for a new generation will depend on how boldly it embraces that paradox. For now, we wait in delicious suspense because in the Addams universe, half the fun is in the anticipation.
