Wednesday on Netflix has Thing tour Sydney – After crawling out from under the Logies spotlight, Thing, the scene-stealing hand from Netflix’s Wednesday, has been spotted all over Sydney. In town on a reconnaissance mission, Thing is scoping out the city’s hotspots and making sure everything’s ready ahead of the first-ever Sydney visit from the cast and creators of Wednesday.
Lending a helping hand to some of Sydney’s most iconic experiences, Thing has been busy:
- Swanning Around: Clapping along (as best he could) at a Sydney Swans AFL game, showing his team spirit as he tucked into an AFL staple – a meat pie (no cutlery required)
- Hand-Picked Brew: Like every true Sydneysider, Thing patiently queued at Single O Surry Hills for a morning caffeine fix, even disembodied hands need their daily dose
- Face Off: Thing couldn’t resist a photo op with Luna Park Sydney’s legendary face, proving even a hand can steal the spotlight from a smile that big
- Creature Feature: Getting up close and personal with some of the country’s most infamous creatures at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo (though it’s still unclear who was more spooked)
- The Hand & Hound Alliance: Teaming up with the legendary Seagull Patrol Dogs at Circular Quay, helping keep those feathered fiends at arm’s length
With Wednesday Season 2: Part 1 now streaming on Netflix, Thing’s escapades are setting the stage for the cast and creators of Wednesday to make their much-anticipated Sydney debut.
The highlight of the visit? Wednesday Island, a once-in-a-lifetime fan experience that will transform Cockatoo Island/Wareamah into a playground of gothic delight and supernatural intrigue on Saturday, August 16. With the likes of Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, and creative legends Tim Burton, Alfred Gough, and Miles Millar on hand, it’s set to be a celebration to die for.
Wednesday Season 2: Part 1 is now streaming on Netflix, with Part 2 launching on September 3.
ABOUT WEDNESDAY:
Wednesday, created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, premiered in 2022 and quickly became a record-breaking global phenomenon, claiming the #1 spot on Netflix’s list of most popular English shows of all time and spent 20 weeks on the Global Top 10. Based on characters created by Charles Addams and reimagined for a new generation with creative visionary Tim Burton. The show captivated fans with its witty, offbeat tone and the gothic charm of Wednesday Addams, brought to life by Jenna Ortega and ignited a massive fandom, her instagram followers went from 9M to 37M timed to the release of season 1.
The show became a cultural phenomenon, sparking a gothic fashion revival; causing the makeup used in the show to sell out; and The Cramps’ ‘Goo Goo Muck’ saw a 5,000% surge in streams four decades after the song’s release.
The iconic dance scene inspired millions of TikTok recreations using Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary,” sparking a 1,800% spike in song’s Spotify streams, prompting Lady Gaga to join in and to join the show as a guest star in season 2, which was announced during her performance at Netflix Tudum 2025. Wednesday has earned worldwide critical acclaim, garnering 50 award nominations and 17 wins, including Emmys®, Golden Globes and the SAG Awards.
As the franchise grows, it extends beyond the screen with immersive experiences at Netflix House and creative brand partnerships including Wendy’s US, McDonald’s France, Burger King Spain, Nu Bank LATAM and Cheetos US and LATAM. Wednesday returns for its highly anticipated second later this year, with part 1 releasing on August 6 and part 2 on September 3, and the show has already been renewed for season 3.
Wednesday on Netflix – August 6, 2025
Wednesday Island website HERE
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Wednesday on Netflix has Thing tour Sydney
