Netflix Orders ‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Series for 2028 Debut

WHO:

Mashable - Netflix announced the prequel series “Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure.”

Deadline - The series was co-created by Kate Trefry and the Duffer Brothers and directed by Joe Wright.

Screen Rant - The Duffer Brothers are involved in the live-action prequel.

WHAT:

IJR - The prequel will feature new characters and a story connected to the “Stranger Things” franchise mythology.

Variety - Netflix ordered the “Stranger Things” spinoff “Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure” to series.

Collider - Netflix revealed a new live-action prequel series and released a first teaser.

Deadline - Netflix officially revealed the long-rumored live-action “Stranger Things” spinoff.

WHERE:

IJR - The series is set in Marion, Nevada.

Engadget - “Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure” takes place in Nevada.

Netflix coverage cited by Engadget, Collider, Screen Rant, and Deadline - The series is set in the 1950s.

WHEN:

Mashable - Netflix made the announcement as part of “Stranger Things” Day.

Variety - “Stranger Things” Day is an annual celebration marking the day Will Byers disappeared in the original series.

Mashable, Engadget, Collider, and Variety - The series is set to debut in 2028.

Deadline - The prequel is set before the events of “Stranger Things” and the stage play “Stranger Things: The First Shadow.”

HOW:

Collider - Netflix revealed the series with a first teaser.

Deadline - Joe Wright is directing the prequel.

(UPDATED November 6, 2026 18:00 UTC)

Netflix ordered the live-action Stranger Things prequel, “Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure.” Set in 1950s Nevada, the series follows new characters and expands franchise mythology. Created by Kate Trefry and the Duffer Brothers, it’s directed by Joe Wright and debuts in 2028.

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(UPDATED November 6, 2026 16:02 UTC)

Netflix ordered the live-action Stranger Things prequel, set in 1950s Nevada. Co-created by the Duffer Brothers, it takes place before the original series. “Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure” debuts in 2028.