Netflix surprises us occasionally with physical releases of their original content, and the latest addition to this trend is the arrival of “Wednesday” on Blu-ray!

Mark your calendars for March 26, when “Wednesday” Season One will hit shelves in both Blu-ray and DVD formats. The series, helmed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (known for “Smallville”) and directed by Tim Burton of “Beetlejuice” fame, brings a quirky and eerie adaptation of the iconic Addams Family character, Wednesday Addams, to Netflix. Produced by MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, the show will be available for purchase online and in major retail stores.

Starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday, alongside a talented cast including Gwendoline Christie, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, and Joy Sunday, the series also features guest appearances from Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, and Fred Armisen portraying beloved Addams Family characters.

The series garnered critical acclaim, earning an impressive 12 Emmy nominations in 2023. Jenna Ortega’s portrayal of Wednesday received particular attention, earning her an Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series nomination, marking her as the second youngest nominee in the category and the third Latina after Rita Moreno and America Ferrera. Tim Burton also received a nomination for Best Director For A Comedy Series. Additionally, “Wednesday” became Netflix’s most-watched English TV series, amassing 252.1 million views within its initial five days and racking up nearly 6 billion minutes of watch time.

“Wednesday” follows the supernatural and investigative journey of Wednesday Addams during her time at Nevermore Academy. Balancing her burgeoning psychic abilities, unraveling a local monstrous killing spree, and uncovering a mysterious supernatural puzzle linked to her parents’ past, Wednesday navigates intricate relationships within the academy.

Excitement is brewing for the show’s return to Netflix with a promised horror-laden second season, teased by Jenna Ortega. Moreover, talks about an Uncle Fester spinoff series are also circulating, keeping fans eagerly anticipating more from this captivating universe.