Wendy’s Unleashes The Sinister Meal of Misfortune With Netflix’s Wednesday

Wendy’s is about to take your taste buds to the dark side. Starting Monday, August 4, the fast-food giant is partnering with Netflix’s hit show Wednesday to unleash a limited-time offering that’s as twisted as it is tasty. Dubbed the Meal of Misfortune, this wicked collab is designed to punish you in the most delicious way possible, just in time for the premiere of Wednesday Season 2 on August 6.

Meet the Meal of Misfortune

Created by Wednesday Addams herself, the Meal of Misfortune is anything but your average value combo. The centerpiece is a 10-piece serving of Wendy’s crispy or spicy chicken nuggets, now renamed “Rest in 10-Piece.” It’s paired with a small side of golden “Cursed & Crispy” fries, and finished off with a visually haunting “Raven’s Blood” Frosty. The dessert features a dark cherry swirl and is served with a jet-black “Spoon of Gloom,” making every bite feel like it was cursed by Wednesday herself.

The real mystery, though, lies in the sauces. Each Meal of Misfortune comes with two out of four mystery dips, known collectively as the “Dips of Dread.” You won’t know which one of the inferno-inspired sauces you’re getting until you open the bag—and that’s the fun (or horror) of it. Will you be hit with “You Can’t Hyde,” “This Will Sting,” “Grave Mistake,” or “Nowhere to Woe”? There’s only one way to find out. And if you’re determined to try them all, prepare for multiple visits to the drive-thru.

“Speaking of misfortune… no one will escape the Dips of Dread unscathed,” the brand warns. “Don’t bother asking which sauce you’ll get – you must surrender to your destiny.”

Packaging with a Dark Twist

Even the packaging has been taken over by Wednesday’s macabre flair. Every element of the Meal of Misfortune is served in custom-designed wrappers and containers inspired by the gothic aesthetic of Nevermore Academy. The Raven’s Blood Frosty comes in a collectible Wednesday-themed cup—dark, dramatic, and perfect for fans of the series or anyone looking to post a killer food pic.

“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 for Wendy’s. “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.”

Play the Game, Escape the Woe

As part of the collaboration, Wendy’s is launching an exclusive mobile game in the U.S. called “Escape from Wednesday’s Woe.” Available only in the Wendy’s app, the interactive experience features trap-filled puzzles, creepy challenges, and of course, digital versions of the meal itself. Players will help Wendy escape the chains of conformity—and possibly walk away with $10,000 in the process.

Even Wednesday Couldn’t Resist

You’d think someone like Wednesday Addams would turn her nose up at a brand partnership—but you’d be wrong. In fact, she’s more than happy to add a bit of chaos to your combo.

“Normally I’d be against this kind of capitalistic corporate synergy,” said Wednesday Addams, 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.”

Where and When to Get It

The Meal of Misfortune will be available starting August 4 at Wendy’s locations nationwide in the U.S., including via the Wendy’s app. Canadian fans can start embracing the dread on August 11, and the meal will also be sold in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and Guam.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Wednesday, a thrill-seeking foodie, or just in the mood for something a little twisted with your nuggets, this is one meal you won’t want to miss.

Let the misfortune begin.