Wednesday creators developing new animated Addams Family movie for Amazon MGM

Wednesday creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are developing a new animated Addams Family movie for Amazon MGM, the pair said on a recent podcast. The project is a full reboot of the animated franchise and is not tied to the Netflix series about the psychic, deadpan Wednesday Addams.

The creators said the film is in early stages and that they are working with Kevin Miserocchi of the Addams Foundation and other veteran producers to shape the project. Early indications point to a theatrical release, although there are no dates or casting details yet.

Gough and Millar are holding back on specifics while they build a fresh take that honors Charles Addams’ cartoons and aims for a story that can stand on its own.

A new animated reboot separate from the show "Wednesday"

The creators describe this movie as a fresh start for the Addams Family on the big screen. It will be an animated reboot, meaning the story will not follow the past feature films or the current streaming series.

Reports say the project is being developed for Amazon MGM with involvement from the Addams Foundation, which helps protect Charles Addams’ work. This setup suggests the team wants to respect the original cartoons while trying a different tone and look.

What did the creators say?

Alfred Gough and Miles Millar confirmed they are working with Amazon, MGM, and producers tied to the Addams estate. They described the plan as being in early stages and said there are no casting or schedule details yet.

Gough also noted that "Wednesday came in fully formed" as a character during their writing process, which shows how central the family figures are to the idea. The writers emphasized that the trick is not to reach for a joke, but to write from the characters’ worldview so lines feel natural. That careful approach is part of how the creators hope to keep the tone grounded while still allowing room for darker humor.

How does the character shape the writing?

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Millar said getting inside Wednesday’s head shows why the show isn’t a typical teen detective. She chases truth and defends outsiders, so the lines must grow from motive, not gags.

The team wants a story faithful to the cartoons but fresh for today’s audiences. Producers are expected to take their time to refine the script.

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