The Addams Family 2 (2021, alternate version)


 * Note: this is an alternate version of The Addams Family 2 (2021 film) where it was heavily tweaked as it takes a new plot and is more faithful to its source material, much like the first film.

The Addams Family 2 is an American stop-motion supernatural-horror-comedy film serving as a sequel to The Addams Family (2019), itself based on the by, being directed by. It is produced by Warner Animation Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation and and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, being released on October 1st, 2021.

Synopsis
Two years after the events of the first film, the Addams Family learn that there are more Adams family members out there. The creepy and kooky family try to make one massive family reunion. On their journey, Wednesday has trouble controling her powers as she is entering adulthood, while Cousin Itt and Lurch feel a little unappreciated.

Voice cast

 * Oscar Isaac as Gomez Addams
 * Charlize Theron as Morticia Addams
 * Debi Derryberry as Wednesday Addams
 * Finn Wolfhard as Pugsley Addams
 * Nick Kroll as Uncle Fester
 * Pat Fraley as Cousin Itt
 * Bette Midler as Grandmama
 * Martin Short as Grandpa Frump
 * Catherine O'Hara as Grandma Frump
 * Jim Cummings as Lurch
 * Jennifer Lewis as Great Auntie Sloom

Changes

 * Like the first film, the sequel would have been stop-motion directed by Tim Burton instead of CGI directed by Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon.
 * The movie has a different plot to avoid being too similar to Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.
 * The characters' designs would be more faithful to the original 1964 series.
 * They would also age to reflect the two year time skip.
 * The film wouldn't make heavy use of very bright strobe effects, particularly near the end.
 * Although he still is a bumbling yet well-meaning husband, Gomez wouldn't be a reckless and energetic nutjob.
 * Morticia's overprotective nature would be heavily toned down as she would care deeply for her family's safety.
 * Despite being heavily involved in the film's plot, Pugsley would remain single.
 * Finn Wolfhard would reprise his role from the first film.
 * Wednesday's rude personality would be heavily toned down as well.
 * Her conflict of not being an Addams would be heavily altered as the arc is generic.
 * Jim Cummings, Debi Derryberry, and Pat Fraley would reprise their roles as Lurch, Wednesday, and Cousin Itt from the 1992 animated series.
 * Cousin Itt would have a larger role in the the plot.
 * Like the first film, the film's tone would be similar to the 1964 series, but would also try to introduce younger fans to The Addams family.
 * Despite it having the same tone as the 1964 series, it would use self referential humor, instead of pop culture references.
 * Due to him being a a generic twist villain, Cyrus Strange wouldn't exist.
 * A dance party ending would be removed.
 * The product placement and COVID-19 references would be removed as well.

Trivia

 * The film has a message of entering adulthood, while also keeping the spirit of the 1964 series.
 * In this alternate universe, WarnerMedia wouldn't merge with Discovery.