Duffer Brothers Speak Out About Spin-off - ‘Stranger Things’ Ends in 2026—but Two Spin-Offs Will Keep the Story Alive
Netflix’s Stranger Things will wrap up in 2026, but the story isn’t ending there. The Duffer brothers have confirmed two spin-offs—one animated and another live-action—with the latter marking a bold new direction for the franchise.
The final season of Stranger Things will unfold in three parts. The first two episodes arrive in November and December 2025, with the series finale scheduled for January 1, 2026. After that, the franchise will continue through spin-offs rather than direct sequels.
The Stranger Things universe will expand beyond Hawkins, starting with the animated Tales from ’85 and followed by a live-action series in 2026. The final season’s three-part release in late 2025 will close the original story, while the spin-offs promise fresh narratives without relying on the familiar cast.
