At a Glance
- Stranger Things ends, but a new spinoff is underway.
- Duffer Brothers promise a fresh mythology, not the Mind Flayer.
- They’re already working on the series, with new characters and a new world.
- Why it matters: Fans will get a new story that continues the universe.
The finale of Stranger Things closed its arc on New Year’s Day, yet the Duffer Brothers hint that the story will continue in a fresh direction. In a recent interview, they discussed the mysterious red rock that appeared in Vecna’s backstory and how it will drive the upcoming spinoff.
What the Duffer Brothers Revealed
Matt Duffer explained that the spinoff will explore a completely different mythology.
Matt Duffer said:
> ‘Spinoffy, yeah. You pinned us down. So annoying. I do want to explain, just because people’s expectations go in certain directions: The spinoff is going to delve into that and explain that, and you’re going to understand it,’
> ‘But it’s a completely different mythology. So it’s not a deep exploration of the Mind Flayer or anything like that. It’s very fresh and very new, but yes, it will answer some of the loose threads that are remaining.’
Ross Duffer added that the creators are already working on the project, describing it as a clean slate with new characters, a new town, and a new world.
Upcoming Spinoff Projects
The immediate addition to the franchise is the 3DCG animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, set between seasons two and three. It is slated to premiere on Netflix later this year.
Key Takeaways
- A fresh spinoff is in development, separate from the Mind Flayer mythology.
- The Duffer Brothers are actively working on the new series with new characters and settings.
- Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 will launch later this year, offering a new animated adventure.
The Duffer Brothers’ announcement suggests that the Stranger Things universe will expand, giving fans a new chapter to follow.
