The Addams Family

At their sprawling manor, the Addams clan confronts a slick reality TV host who aims to turn their home into prime time spectacle. Gomez and Morticia try to shield their children from the glare, while Wednesday, Pugsley, and Uncle Fester navigate a maze of bizarre rituals and deadpan zingers. As the extended family arrives for a major celebratory gathering, the kin must improvise to keep their signature mischief from spiraling into chaos, all while staying true to their own peculiar code of loyalty and love. The plot leans on quick quips, clever setups, and visual gags that let this family maintain its spooky charm without tipping into darkness. Gomez and Morticia steer the clan with affection and dry humor tonight.

Released in 2019 and directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, this animated reimagining draws on Charles Addams' cartoons to populate the macabre family with modern humor. The voice cast includes Oscar Isaac as Gomez and Charlize Theron as Morticia.

The film grossed 204,394,183 worldwide on a 40,000,000 budget, underscoring solid family appeal for a mid-range animated feature and showing the franchise can draw audiences beyond traditional horror fans. It drew steady audiences across international markets worldwide, especially families everywhere.

The film helped reintroduce the macabre clan to a wide audience with a playful, family friendly tone and bright animation. The stark visuals of the Addams mansion and Wednesday's sharp lines became touchstones during Halloween season. Marketing extended the look to toys and decor, keeping the family in the spotlight.

Critics found it a breezy, TV-friendly take that leans into the Addams family's warmth as much as their quirks. It trades darker edge for light humor while highlighting themes of belonging, loyalty, and accepting what makes a family unique, and invites repeat viewings for family movie nights across generations globally.