Netflix Orders 1950s Stranger Things Prequel
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Netflix has ordered a live‑action Stranger Things spinoff, Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure, for 2028.
The series, co‑created by Kate Trefry and The Duffer Brothers and directed by Joe Wright, is a prequel set in the 1950s, before Stranger Things and before the stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow.
It will premiere in 2028.
A teaser shows the setting on April 19, 1955, in Marion, Nevada, featuring a deserted bike by a restricted area at night and an ominous sky disturbance resembling a wormhole.
The Duffer Brothers said they had the idea since Season 4 of the mothership series came out in summer 2022.
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Timeline
- On July 1 2022 Duffer Brothers reveal prequel idea during Season 4 release.
- On November 1 2022 Netflix confirms order for Other Worlds prequel.
- On November 1 2023 Stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow debuts.
- On April 19 2025 Prequel’s setting dates to April 19, 1955.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Expands popular franchise, boosting streaming viewership Possible long-term US impact: Increases franchise longevity, attracting new audiences Most affected groups: Fans of supernatural drama and sci‑fi enthusiasts Reader priority: High interest for dedicated Stranger Things followers
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