Stranger Things – Picture: Netflix
Stranger Things is one in all Netflix’s largest properties, and over the previous few years, we’ve seen varied spinoffs, video games, and different media launched utilizing the model, and there’s lots extra to return. Below, we’ll check out all the varied initiatives past the principle present and what’s developing subsequent.
The creatives behind Stranger Things and even a number of the actors are at present working with Netflix on many initiatives too. We’ve bought you coated on all of the 21 Laps initiatives from Shawn Levy, The Duffer Brothers initiatives, and all of the Millie Bobby Brown initiatives right here.
Before we dig into what’s subsequent, let’s recap a number of the different Stranger Things initiatives which have been launched to this point:
- Beyond Stranger Things is a companion behind-the-scenes present launched alongside season 2 and hosted by Jim Rash. Didn’t return for subsequent seasons.
- Stranger Things: The VR Experience launched in 2017
- Over 40 comics and novel releases to this point, with extra deliberate (see beneath).
- Two BonusXP Stranger Things video games, together with Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3: The Game, each of which now reside on Netflix Games on iOS and Google Play. Originally launched in October 2017 and July 2019, respectively.
- Various podcasts, together with Behind The Scenes: Stranger Things 3 and the six-episode Rebel Robin novel.
- Stranger Things: The Experience, a live-action occasion happening in cities all through 2022 and into 2023, equivalent to London, Cape Town, Paris, Los Angeles, Paris, and Toronto.
- Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales cell sport developed by Next Games first launched in 2021 earlier than shifting to Netflix Games in late 2022.
Beyond these initiatives, Netflix has additionally licensed the IP to video video games and tabletop video games, together with Fortnite, Dead by Daylight, and Magic: The Gathering.
Upcoming Stranger Things Projects, Spin-offs, and Other Projects
Upcoming Stranger Things Comics/Novels
Tales from Hawkins – Picture: Dark Horse Comics
As talked about above, dozens of comics have been launched underneath the Stranger Things banner, together with many full volumes of tales. All comics are printed by Dark Horse Comics.
Here’s a have a look at the present and upcoming slate of introduced titles:
- Tales from Hawkins – The first problem was launched on February eighth, 2023, with three new releases deliberate for May, July, and August 2023.
- The Many Ghosts of Dr. Brenner – Four points deliberate for the long run – no launch date in the intervening time.
Stranger Things VR Project
Coming to Netflix: Late 2023
Picture: Tender Claws
Described as a psychological horror/motion sport, that is the second time Stranger Things has made its approach into digital actuality though this expertise to date seems infinitely extra realized.
Per the official web page for the brand new VR mission, right here’s what you’ll be able to count on:
“Play as Vecna. Become an explorer of unknown realities as you form the hive mind and tame the void. Invade minds and conjure nightmares in your quest to enact revenge on Eleven and Hawkins.”
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Picture courtesy of Netflix
Serving because the present’s first stage present, this new stage play options an authentic story from The Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry. It is reportedly “rooted in the mythology and world of the Netflix global phenomenon.” Showings will happen within the Phoenix Theater, London, from November seventeenth, 2023, by June thirtieth, 2024.
Per the official website, the place you should purchase tickets, right here’s what you’ll be able to count on from the story:
“Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.”
Stranger Things (Season 5)
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Of course, the principle present returns for a fifth and ultimate season, with it anticipated to land in 2024, though some studies cite it might be as late as 2025.
Over the course of the fourth season, they’ve arrange the stakes for an enormous ultimate showdown between Eleven and group and Vecna, who has now invaded the city of Hawkins.
We’re holding monitor of all of the Stranger Things season 5 developments in our huge preview for the upcoming ultimate season right here.
Untitled Stranger Things Animation Project
Announced in April 2023, Netflix formally introduced its first main spin-off that can be dropping onto the service itself within the type of an animated collection within the type of a Saturday morning 90s cartoon.
The Duffer Brothers, 21 Laps, Flying Bark Productions, and Eric Robles are connected to the mission.
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