The Addams Family Timeline ( Real )

creation
1938

Creation of The Addams Family Characters

Charles Addams, a cartoonist, creates spooky and eccentric characters that later become The Addams Family. These characters first appeared in The New Yorker magazine.

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September 18, 1964

First The Addams Family TV Series Debut

The original black-and-white television series "The Addams Family" premieres on ABC, bringing the characters to a wider audience.

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September 12, 1973

The Addams Family Animated Series

An animated version of The Addams Family debuts on television, making the characters accessible to a younger audience.

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November 22, 1991

The Addams Family Feature Film Released

The first theatrical film adaptation of The Addams Family, starring Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia, is released.

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November 19, 1993

Addams Family Values Film Released

The sequel to The Addams Family movie, continuing the story of the quirky family, is released.

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1992

The Addams Family Video Game Released

A video game based on the 1991 movie is released, expanding the franchise to gaming platforms.

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September 12, 1992

The Addams Family Animated Series (1992) Premieres

A new animated TV series airs, inspired by the popular 1991 movie.

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April 8, 2010

The Addams Family Musical Debuts

An official musical adaptation of The Addams Family debuts on Broadway, adding a new creative dimension to the franchise.

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October 11, 2019

The Addams Family (2019) Animated Film Released

A modern animated feature film based on The Addams Family is released by MGM and Orion Pictures.

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October 1, 2021

The Addams Family 2 Animated Film Released

The sequel to the 2019 animated film hits theaters, continuing the adventures of the family.

The Addams Family Timeline ( Fictional )

relationship
Late 19th Century

Gomez and Morticia meet

Gomez Addams meets Morticia for the first time and they fall in love.

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Early 20th Century

Birth of Wednesday Addams

Wednesday Addams is born into the Addams family, known for her dark and morbid personality.

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Early 20th Century

Birth of Pugsley Addams

Pugsley Addams is born, joining the Addams siblings with a mischievous and inventive spirit.

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Mid 20th Century

Uncle Fester returns to the family

Uncle Fester, who was lost or estranged, returns and reunites with the Addams Family household.

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Mid 20th Century

Lurch becomes the family butler

Lurch begins his role as the loyal and tall butler of the Addams household.

setting
Late 19th Century

Addams family moves into their mansion

The Addams family takes residence in their iconic spooky mansion, establishing their eerie home base.

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Mid 20th Century

Cousin Itt visits the family

The strange and hairy Cousin Itt visits, adding to the family’s eccentric character.

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Contemporary Era

Wednesday attends Nevermore Academy

Wednesday Addams enrolls in Nevermore Academy, marking a new chapter in her life and adventures.

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Contemporary Era

Addams family thwarts outsiders trying to buy their mansion

The family deals with outsiders trying to claim their home, showcasing their unity and protectiveness.

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Annual Event

The Addams family celebrates Halloween

The family holds an unusually spooky and macabre Halloween celebration, integral to their family traditions.