‘The Addams Family 2’ Is Getting A VOD Rental Release The Same Day It Hits Theaters
By Ethan Anderton/Aug. 21, 2021 10:11 am EST
Bloomberg broke the news about The Addams Family 2 VOD release getting set-up alongside the films debut in theaters on October 1, 2021. This is a bit of a different approach than some studios have take with their family films. Animated movies like The Mitchells vs. The Machines and The Boss Baby: Family Business went to Netflix and Peacock respectively, with the latter film getting a simultaneous theatrical release. Pixar’s Luca also went straight to Disney+ while Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon went to Disney+ Premier Access.
This decision comes in the wake of the Delta variant of COVID-19 keeping families away from cinemas. Since kids under 12 years old aren’t eligible to receive the vaccine, parents aren’t too keen on risking their exposure to the pandemic by heading out to theaters, especially when there are far too many misguided citizens who haven’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oscar Isaac (Gomez Addams), Charlize Theron (Morticia Addams), Chloë Grace Moretz (Wednesday Addams), Nick Kroll (Uncle Fester), Snoop Dogg (It) and Bette Midler (Grandma) are all back for the sequel, but Javon “Wanna” Walton is taking over the voice of Pugssly Addams from Finn Wolfhard. Bill Hader has also joined the cast as Cyrus.
Here’s the official synopsis for The Addams Family 2:
Everyone’s favorite spooky family is back in the animated comedy sequel, The Addams Family 2. In this all new movie we find Morticia and Gomez distraught that their children are growing up, skipping family dinners, and totally consumed with “scream time.” To reclaim their bond they decide to cram Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester and the crew into their haunted camper and hit the road for one last miserable family vacation. Their adventure across America takes them out of their element and into hilarious run-ins with their iconic cousin, It, as well as many new kooky characters. What could possibly go wrong?
