Wendy’s is teaming up with Netflix’s “Wednesday” to serve up a limited-time fast food experience that leans into the deliciously dark.
Launching in the U.S. on August 4, the “Meal of Misfortune” collaboration brings together the fast-food giant and the gothic icon for a menu that promises chaos, curiosity — and plenty of sauce-fueled suspense.
The limited-time meal includes a 10-piece order of “Rest in 10-Peace” chicken nuggets, a small order of “Cursed & Crispy” fries, and a small “Raven’s Blood” Frosty — a dark cherry twist on the iconic dessert.
But the centerpiece of the meal may be the “Dips of Dread”: four mystery sauces that rotate unpredictably through orders. Customers will receive two randomly assigned dips per meal, chosen from options like “You Can’t Hyde,” “This Will Sting,” “Grave Mistake” and “Nowhere to Woe.” The catch? No one — not even employees — will tell you what you’re getting. According to Wendy’s, “you must surrender to your destiny.”
Each meal comes in custom black packaging designed to channel the eerie elegance of Wednesday Addams. Even the Raven’s Blood Frosty is served with a “Spoon of Gloom” and Wednesday-themed cups, offering a fully immersive — and Instagrammable — experience for fans of the show.
“Wendy’s and Wednesday are both cultural icons famous for challenging convention with wit and a bit of sass,” said Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. Chief Marketing Officer at The Wendy’s Company. “This isn’t a typical collaboration, because not just any brand could scheme up a Meal of Misfortune with Wednesday Addams. But for a brand that’s proudly customer-obsessed and unapologetically bold, it was a match made in dark, dry-witted heaven.”
Even Wednesday herself seemed intrigued by the unusual pairing.
“Normally I’d be against this kind of capitalistic corporate synergy,” said the famously deadpan Nevermore Academy student. “But when the fast-food-slinging pigtailed provocateur said I could do whatever I wanted to her customers, I couldn’t resist.”
The promotion includes an interactive mini-game called “Escape from Wednesday’s Woe,” available exclusively in the Wendy’s app. The game invites players to help Wendy dodge the perils of normalcy, navigate obstacles, collect virtual treats — and enter for a chance to win $10,000.
Timed to coincide with the August 6 premiere of “Wednesday” Season 2 Part 1 on Netflix, the collaboration leans into the offbeat, moody energy that has made both Wendy’s and Wednesday fan favorites. With unexpected flavors, mystery sauces, and just the right dose of menace, this is not your average happy meal. It’s something far more intriguing — and perhaps a little cursed.
