Netflix Orders Stranger Things Prequel
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Netflix has officially ordered a new Stranger Things prequel titled "Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure," set to debut in two thousand twenty‑eight. The announcement came during "Stranger Things Day," the annual celebration of the day Will Byers vanished in the original series—November sixth, nineteen eighty‑three. This marks the fourth project in the franchise, following the main show, the animated "Tales from ’85," and the stage production "First Shadow." The prequel will explore the 195‑five era in Marion, Nevada, before Henry Creel’s encounter with the otherworldly substance that later grants him powers. Co‑created by the Duffer brothers and Kate Trefry, the series will film in New Mexico.
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Timeline
- On November 6 1983 Will Byers disappears in original Stranger Things.
- On January 1 2028 Other Worlds set to debut on Netflix.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Netflix expands franchise, boosting streaming viewership Possible long-term US impact: Continued growth of sci‑fi content on streaming platforms Most affected groups: Fans of the Stranger Things series Reader priority: High interest among sci‑fi and streaming audiences
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Variety — Netflix Orders Stranger Things Prequel
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