The Addams Family 2

The Addams Family 2

Year: 2021

Language: English

Directors: Conrad Vernon, Greg Tiernan, Kevin Pavlovic, Laura Brousseau

Echo Score: 38
AdventureSci-FiFantasyHorrorComedyRomanceAnimationFamily

The Addams Family finds their strange existence further complicated when they attempt to embrace community and connect with their new neighbors. Their efforts to assimilate lead to a series of chaotic and humorous misunderstandings, as their peculiar habits clash with the norms of suburban life, creating a whirlwind of unexpected events for everyone involved.

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1

Science Fair Presentation

The story begins at the middle school science fair, where Wednesday Addams is eager to showcase her latest project incorporating squid DNA. Her family interrupts her presentation, distracting the audience and diminishing her excitement despite receiving applause for her innovation.

Middle School
2

Pugsley's Volcano Mishap

Pugsley Addams attempts to impress his classmates by tampering with a fellow student's volcano project at the science fair. This leads to a disastrous explosion that causes chaos in the school gym, further complicating the family's day.

Gymnasium
3

Family Dinner Decline

Back at home, Wednesday and Pugsley turn down dinner invitations, raising concerns for Uncle Fester. Gomez worries about the growing distance between him and his children, which prompts Morticia to suggest a family vacation to reconnect.

Addams Family Home
4

Departure for Vacation

Gomez introduces a unique and macabre vehicle for their trip, gathering the entire Addams family, including Thing and Lurch. They set off on their journey while leaving Grandmama behind to take care of their estate.

5

Switched at Birth Claim

A lawyer named Mr. Mustela approaches the Addams family before they leave, alleging that Wednesday may have been switched at birth. Although Gomez and Morticia dismiss the claim, it plants a seed of doubt in Wednesday’s mind about her identity.

6

Journey to Niagara Falls

The family's road trip takes an unexpected turn, shifting their destination to Niagara Falls due to Uncle Fester's obsession with water. Pugsley embarrassingly attempts a cheesy pickup line on girls, while Wednesday enacts revenge through a voodoo doll.

Niagara Falls
7

Spooky Night in Sleepy Hollow

The Addams family spends a night in Sleepy Hollow, filled with creepy campfire stories. Gomez and Morticia ponder Mr. Mustela's claims about Wednesday, while Uncle Fester entertains with absurd tales, heightening their fears about their daughter’s origins.

Sleepy Hollow
8

Visit to Cousin Itt

The family visits Cousin Itt in Miami to seek answers about Wednesday's identity. Itt shares his experiences, creating connections with Wednesday, but is abruptly called back home due to chaos at the estate.

Miami
9

Beauty Pageant Chaos

While hiding from Mustela and Pongo, Wednesday is entered into a tacky girls' beauty pageant against her will. She uses her telepathy to scare contestants and sabotages the event, leading to an escape as Gomez saves the day with a flamboyant act.

Motel
10

Encounter at the Grand Canyon

The family arrives at the Grand Canyon, where Morticia presents Wednesday with a necklace representing their lineage. Meanwhile, Pugsley creates a ruckus by detonating explosives, bringing unwanted attention to the family.

Grand Canyon
11

Confrontation with Mustela

Wednesday faces Mustela while exploring alone, discovering he is a pawn for Cyrus Strange, who claims to be her real father. Intrigued by the idea, she considers leaving her family to develop her scientific abilities.

12

Biker Bar Assistance

Wednesday seeks help from bikers to reach Sausalito, leveraging a lively bar atmosphere after Lurch entertains the crowd. This gains the bikers’ support for her mission, bringing an unexpected twist to her journey.

Biker Bar
13

Cyrus's True Motives

At Cyrus's headquarters, Wednesday meets his quirky colleagues and learns about formulas reminiscent of her own experiments. Yet, her family's arrival complicates matters as Cyrus reveals he wants to exploit her talent for his dark ambitions.

Sausalito
14

Battle with Cyrus

In a climactic showdown, Cyrus is caught in one of his experiments, causing chaos as he transforms into a monstrous hybrid. Meanwhile, Fester, now an enormous squid-like creature, battles Cyrus, leading to a dramatic fall from the lab.

15

Revelation of Identity

After rescuing her family from danger, Wednesday discovers a shocking truth about her heritage. Despite Cyrus's earlier claims, a DNA test reveals she shares no resemblance to Gomez, forcing her to grapple with her identity and family ties.

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