Stranger Things Ends, Universe Expands: Two New Spinoffs Revealed!

• The flagship series Stranger Things concluded on New Year's Day, but the Duffer Brothers confirm the universe will expand with new spinoffs exploring lingering mysteries.
• An animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, is set for 2026, revisiting original characters between Seasons 2 and 3 with new voice actors.
• A live-action spinoff is confirmed, featuring a new cast, location, and mythology, distinct from Hawkins and the Upside Down, with a clue in the Season 5 finale.
• This live-action project will be an "anthology-like" fresh story, taking place in a different decade, and will not feature original cast members.

Why It Matters: Stranger Things concludes, but its universe expands with two new animated and live-action spinoffs.