The Addams Family 2 (2021) Storyline

The Addams Family 2 is the 2021 animated sequel that sends the family on a strange cross-country road trip. Worried that Wednesday and Pugsley are growing up and drifting away, Gomez and Morticia decide the best solution is a family holiday in their wonderfully creepy camper. Naturally, the trip becomes a trail of chaos, weird landmarks and mysterious questions about Wednesday’s identity. The sequel keeps the lighter animated tone of the 2019 film while giving Wednesday a more central role and leaning into family bonds, oddball comedy and cartoon gothic energy. It keeps the newer animated continuity playful and accessible, using the family’s bizarre travel plans to explore how the Addamses stay close even when their children begin wanting independence.

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The Addams Family 2 (2021) Details Director, release, studio & more

Director: Conrad Vernon, Greg Tiernan
Release: 01/10/2021
Runtime: 1h 33m
Last Updated: 16 Aug 2026

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Cast of The Addams Family 2 (2021)

Bette Midler

Charlize Theron

Chloë Grace Moretz

Javon Walton

Nick Kroll

Oscar Isaac

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The Addams Family 2 (2021) Review 6/10

We have rated The Addams Family 2 6 out of 10, because it is a breezy animated sequel with some fun moments, even if it does not feel as focused as the 2019 film. The road trip setup gives the characters plenty of new places to cause trouble, and Wednesday remains the strongest part of this animated version. The voice cast is still very good, especially Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron as Gomez and Morticia, but the story feels more like a collection of comic set pieces than a truly essential Addams chapter. Younger viewers will likely enjoy the pace and silliness, while long-time fans may prefer the sharper live-action versions. Still, it is harmless spooky family fun with enough weirdness to earn its place in the franchise.

Did You Know?

The sequel sends the Addams family on a cross-country road trip.
Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron returned as Gomez and Morticia.
Chloe Grace Moretz returned as Wednesday Addams.
Javon Walton replaced Finn Wolfhard as the voice of Pugsley.
The movie was released in 2021.
The story gives Wednesday a central identity mystery.
Snoop Dogg returned as Cousin Itt.
The film continues the animated continuity started in 2019.
The camper road-trip setup allows the family to visit several strange locations.
The movie keeps the franchise’s message about family and embracing weirdness.