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Created by | The Duffer Brothers |
Original work | Stranger Things (2016–present) |
Owner | Netflix |
Films and television | |
Television series | Stranger Things |
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Play(s) | Stranger Things: The First Shadow |
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Years | 2016–present |
Stranger Things is a multimedia franchise centered on the popular American science-fiction horror Netflix series created by The Duffer Brothers. The titular series, Stranger Things, debuted in July 2016, attracting record viewership and widespread critical acclaim. Set in the 1980s, the original show follows supernatural events in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. Its blend of government-lab conspiracy, child protagonists, and 1980s pop culture nostalgia has earned praise for its writing, atmosphere, ensemble cast, and homage to 1980s genre films. The first four seasons garnered multiple award nominations (including 12 Primetime Emmy Awards) and numerous accolades.
The franchise encompasses the television, a stage play, planned spinoff series, a line of novels and comics, several video games, and extensive licensed merchandise.
Television series
[edit]Stranger Things
[edit]Stranger Things was created, written, and directed by the Duffer Brothers, produced in association with Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps Entertainment and Duffers’ Monkey Massacre Productions. The Duffers conceived the show as a blend of 1980s Spielbergian adventure and Stephen King–style horror.[1][2] After failed pitches to other networks, Netflix ordered the series in late 2014. The first season (set in 1983) premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2016. It introduced the disappearance of young Will Byers and the appearance of a telekinetic girl named Eleven escaping from a secretive government lab.[3] Season 1 consists of eight episodes. In October 2017 Netflix released Season 2, which expands the series mythology – with Will exhibiting traumatic aftereffects of the “Upside Down” and a new entity called Mind Flayer menacing Hawkins. Season 3 arrived on July 4, 2019. It is set in the summer of 1985, focusing on the heroes’ battle with the Mind Flayer at the new Starcourt Mall and culminating in a dramatic confrontation that changes the town’s status quo.[4][5] Season 4 (split into two volumes released on May 27 and July 1, 2022) follows the group in early 1986 as the Upside Down’s influence resurfaces via the new villain Vecna, even as the characters face challenges separated across multiple locations.
Netflix officially renewed Stranger Things for a fifth and final season in early 2022. Season 5 is scheduled to be released in three parts in late 2025 (November 26, December 25, and December 31). The Duffer Brothers have confirmed that Season 5 will conclude the main storyline, tying together the heroes’ fight against the Upside Down’s evil forces. Across its run, Stranger Things has been consistently popular: for example, Season 3 broke Netflix records with over 64 million households watching within its first month. The series holds high scores on review aggregators (Rotten Tomatoes approvals in the 85–97% range per season) and numerous award nominations for its acting and production. Overall, the show is noted for its strong ensemble cast, retro aesthetics, and suspenseful storytelling, making it both a critical and cultural phenomenon.
Stranger Things: Tales From '85
[edit]In April 2023, Netflix greenlit a straight-to-series animated project set within the Stranger Things universe. The animation is being handled by Flying Bark Productions, with Eric Robles serving as one of the executive producers alongside the Duffer Brothers, Shawn Levy, and Dan Cohen.[6] According to the Duffer Brothers, the show draws inspiration from the Saturday-morning cartoons they watched during their childhood.[7] In 2025, it was revealed that the animated spin-off will be titled Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. As the name suggests, the series is set in the winter of 1985, between the second and third seasons of the original show. The series will introduce a new character named Nikki Baxter, described as “a tinker,” who has pinkish hair that's short on the sides[8].
Others
[edit]In July 2022, it was revealed that a spin-off series was in the works.[9]
In December 2022, reports emerged about a potential anime spin-off titled Stranger Things: Tokyo.[10] Despite the online speculation and early coverage, the project has not been officially confirmed or acknowledged by Netflix or the Duffer Brothers, leaving its status uncertain.[11]
A live-action spin-off of Stranger Things, separate from any animated version, is still in development.[6]
Literary works
[edit]Books
[edit]Beginning in late 2018, Penguin Random House partnered with Netflix to publish a series of books based on Stranger Things. These include How to Survive in a Stranger Things World,[12] a children’s book released on November 13, 2018, which features advice and insights inspired by the show. Other releases include Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down: The Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion, published on October 30, 2018,[13] and a combined Hawkins Middle School Yearbook / Hawkins High School Yearbook, released on March 26, 2019.[14]
Several additional Stranger Things tie-in books have been released in collaboration with Netflix. Visions from the Upside Down: Stranger Things Artbook was published on October 15, 2019,[15] followed by Will Byers' Secret Files on September 24, 2019.[16] Stranger Things: The Official Sticker Album came out on June 15, 2021,[17] and Stranger Things: The Official Coloring Book was released on June 28, 2022.[18] A Little Golden Book titled Stranger Things: We Can Count on Eleven was published on July 5, 2022.[19] A Choose Your Own Adventure-style book titled Stranger Things: Heroes and Monsters was released on April 18, 2023.[20] A second coloring book, themed around the show's fourth season, was published on August 29, 2023.[21] Another Little Golden Book titled Inside, Outside, Upside Down was released on July 9, 2024,[22] with a third entry, Hawkins ABCs, scheduled for release on July 8, 2025.[23] Stranger Things Official Activity Book is set to be published on September 2, 2025,[24] followed by Stranger Things: The Official Color-with-Stickers Book and Stranger Things: The Complete Coloring Book, both releasing on September 30, 2025.[25][26] A themed cookbook, Stranger Things: The Official Cookbook – Recipes from Hawkins and Beyond by Joshua David Stein, is expected to be released on February 3, 2026.[27]
An official Stranger Things Mad Libs book written by Gabriella DeGennaro was released on May 3, 2022.[28] An updated edition is scheduled for release on September 16, 2025.[29]
Random House will publish books compiling the scripts of the series, beginning with Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts – Season 1 and Season 2, both set for release on September 2, 2025.[30][31] Season 3 will follow on October 7, 2025,[32] with Season 4 scheduled for release on November 4, 2025.[33]
Insight Editions released Stranger Things Tarot Deck and Guidebook on August 16, 2022,[34][35] followed by Stranger Things: The Ultimate Pop-up Book on August 30, 2022.[36][37]
Thunder Bay Press is set to release Stranger Things World of Stickers: Art Inspired by the Series, a keepsake sticker book, on September 30, 2025.[38]
The Stranger Things Annual 2026 will be released on September 30, 2025.[39]
In the second quarter of 2019, UK publisher Obverse Books released a book of Stranger Things Season 1, written by Paul Driscoll, as part of its Silver Archive series.[40]
Spanish publisher Monsa Publications released Stranger Things: Tribute on May 1, 2020,[41][42] followed by Stranger Things: Tribute 1983/1986 on January 1, 2024.[43][44] Both books feature artwork inspired by the series, with accompanying text presented in both Spanish and English.
Novels
[edit]A series of licensed novels tie into the television narrative. Key titles include:
- Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds (2019) by Gwenda Bond – A prequel novel set in 1969, focusing on Eleven's mother Terry Ives and her experiences with Dr. Brenner in the Hawkins laboratory in 1969.[45] The novel was released on February 5, 2019.
- Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town (2019) by Adam Christopher – Released May 28, 2019, this novel follows Chief Hopper as he recounts his 1977 New York past to Eleven,[46] including his case involving missing children and his experiences after Vietnam.
- Stranger Things: Runaway Max (2019) by Brenna Yovanoff – A young-adult novel (June 4, 2019) about Max Mayfield’s life in San Diego, California before moving to Hawkins in 1984. It explores Max’s family and early challenges.[47]
- Stranger Things: Rebel Robin (2021) by A.R. Capetta – Published June 29, 2021, this YA novel details Robin Buckley’s coming-of-age and struggle with her identity as a teenager in Hawkins prior to Season 3.[48]
- Stranger Things: Lucas on the Line (2022) by Suyi Davies Okungbowa – Released July 26, 2022, this novel picks up after Season 3 and is told from Lucas Sinclair’s viewpoint, exploring his teenage life, social struggles, and newly deepening friendship as a Black youth in Hawkins..[49]
- Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus (2023) by Caitlin Schneiderhan – A novel released October 31, 2023, about Eddie Munson’s backstory before he arrived in Hawkins, shedding light on the Hellfire Club singer’s past.[50]
- Stranger Things: The Dustin Experiment (2024) by J.L. D’Amato – Published October 29, 2024, this novel follows Dustin Henderson in Fall 1985 (between Seasons 3 and 4). It depicts Dustin’s freshman year, a science competition road trip, and his adventures with new friends (including Eddie) as he copes with changes in Hawkins.[51]
Upcoming novels include a Stranger Things story centered on Nancy and Robin investigating a Hawkins conspiracy (scheduled for December 5, 2025).[52] For younger readers, Netflix Publishing also announced “junior novelizations” of the Season 1[53] and 2[54] TV scripts to be released in mid-2025. All these books are officially licensed tie-ins (published by Random House and its imprints) and expand the franchise’s storyline around the main series events.
Comics
[edit]In 2018, Dark Horse Comics announced a partnership with Netflix to publish a multi-year line of Stranger Things comics. The first release was a four-issue miniseries written by Jody Houser, with artwork by Stefano Martino. Set during the events of the first season, the story follows Will Byers’ experiences while trapped in the Upside Down.[55] The first issue was released on September 26, 2018.[56]
On May 4, 2019, Dark Horse Comics released a special Stranger Things story titled The Game Master as part of Free Comic Book Day. Featured in the Dark Horse FCBD 2019 General issue, the story is set a few days after the events of the first season. It was written by Jody Houser and illustrated by Ibrahim Moustafa.[57]
The second Stranger Things comic miniseries, titled Stranger Things: Six, was also written by Jody Houser, with interior art by Edgar Salazar. The four-issue series centers on Francine, a precognitive test subject who was part of the experiments that preceded Eleven. The first issue was released on May 29, 2019.[58]
An original graphic novel titled Stranger Things: Zombie Boys was released on February 19, 2020. Written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Valeria Favoccia, with colors by Dan Jackson, letters by Nate Piekos of Blambot, and cover art by Ron Chan, the 72-page story is set shortly after the events of the first season.[59]
A third comic miniseries, Stranger Things: Into the Fire, began publication in January 2020. Also consisting of four issues, the series serves as a sequel to Stranger Things: Six and is set before the events of the third season. It was written by Jody Houser, with pencils by Ryan Kelly and inks by Le Beau Underwood.[60]
Another Stranger Things one-shot was released as part of Free Comic Book Day 2020. Written by Greg Pak, the story is set shortly after the Battle of Starcourt Mall, following the events of the third season.[61]
A second original graphic novel, Stranger Things: The Bully, was released on October 13, 2020. Written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Valeria Favoccia,[62] the story follows Troy and James during the events of the second season, with a focus on Troy’s struggle with PTSD after his encounter with Eleven.
On June 18, 2020, it was announced that IDW Publishing and Dark Horse Comics would co-publish a crossover miniseries titled Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons.[63][64]
A fourth miniseries from Dark Horse Comics, titled Stranger Things: Science Camp, began in September 2020 and ran for four issues.[65] On July 23, 2020, Dark Horse also announced a prequel one-shot titled Stranger Things: Halloween in Hawkins.[66]
A third original graphic novel, Stranger Things: Erica the Great!, was released on January 26, 2022.[67]
In April 2023, Dark Horse Comics and IDW Publishing announced a crossover miniseries featuring Stranger Things and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.[68]
Issue | Release Date | Story | Art | Colors | Cover | Collection |
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#1[69] | September 26, 2018 | Jody Houser | Pencils : Stefano Martino Inks : Keith Champagne |
Lauren Affe | Aleksi Briclot Rafael Albuquerque (variant) Kyle Lambert (variant) Patrick Satterfield (photo variant) Lee Bermejo (variant) Ben Oliver (variant) Babs Tarr (variant) Clayton Crain (variant) Lucio Parrillo (variant) Francesco Mattina (variant) Fábio Moon (variant) Patric Reynolds (variant) |
Stranger Things Volume 1: The Other Side Release date : May 7, 2019 978-1-5067-0976-5[70] also collected in Stranger Things: Library Edition Volume 1 Release date : September 8, 2021[71] 978-1-5067-2762-2 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 1 Release date : October 11, 2022[72] 978-1-5067-2764-6 |
#2[73] | October 31, 2018 | Aleksi Briclot Steve Morris (variant) Greg Ruth (variant) Patrick Satterfield (photo variant) | ||||
#3[74] | November 28, 2018 | Aleksi Briclot Grzegorz Domaradzki (variant) Matthew Taylor (variant) Patrick Satterfield (photo variant) | ||||
#4[75] | January 2, 2019 | Aleksi Briclot Jen Bartel (variant) Ethan Young (variant) Patrick Satterfield (photo variant) | ||||
Free Comic Book Day 2019 (General) Stranger Things/Black Hammer (Stranger Things story: The Game Master)[76] | May 8, 2019 | Ibrahim Moustafa | Triona Farrell | Chun Lo | Stranger Things: Library Edition Volume 1 Release date : September 8, 2021[71] 978-1-5067-2762-2 also collected in Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 1 Release date : October 11, 2022[72] 978-1-5067-2764-6 | |
SIX #1[77] | May 29, 2019 | Pencils : Edgar Salazar Inks : Keith Champagne |
Marissa Louise | Aleksi Briclot Kyle Lambert (variant) David Mack (variant) Patrick Satterfield (photo variant) Jenny Frison (variant) |
Stranger Things Volume 2: SIX Release date : November 26, 2019 978-1-5067-1232-1[78] also collected in Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 2 Release date : November 10, 2021[79] 978-1-5067-2763-9 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 1 Release date : October 11, 2022[72] 978-1-5067-2764-6 | |
SIX #2[80] | June 26, 2019 | Aleksi Briclot E.M. Gist (variant) Micaela Dawn (variant) Patrick Satterfield (photo variant) | ||||
SIX #3[81] | July 31, 2019 | Aleksi Briclot Casper Wijngaard (variant) Tyler Crook (variant) Patrick Satterfield (photo variant) | ||||
SIX #4[82] | August 28, 2019 | Aleksi Briclot Christian Ward (variant) Jenn Ravenna (variant) Patrick Satterfield (photo variant) | ||||
Zombie Boys[83] | January 22, 2020 | Greg Pak | Valeria Favoccia | Dan Jackson | Ron Chan | Original Graphic Novel 978-1-5067-1309-0[84] also collected in Stranger Things: Afterschool Adventures Omnibus Release date : October 18, 2022[85] 978-1-5067-2773-8 |
Into the Fire #1[86] | Janua 20, 2020 | Jody Houser | Pencils : Ryan Kelly Inks : Le Beau Underwood |
Triona Farrell | Viktor Kalvachev Jeremy Wilson (variant) Kyle Lambert (variant) |
Stranger Things Volume 3: Into the Fire Release date : July 28, 2020 978-1-5067-1308-3[87] also collected in Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 2 Release date : November 10, 2021[79] 978-1-5067-2763-9 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 1 Release date : October 11, 2022[72] 978-1-5067-2764-6 |
Into the Fire #2[88] | February 12, 2020 | Viktor Kalvachev Jonathan Case (variant) Claire Roe (variant) | ||||
Into the Fire #3[89] | March 25, 2020 | Viktor Kalvachev Emily Pearson (variant) Adam Gorham (variant) | ||||
Into the Fire #4[90] | July 8, 2020 | Viktor Kalvachev Evan Cagle (variant) Kelly McKernan (variant) | ||||
Free Comic Book Day 2020 (All Ages) Stranger Things/Minecraft (Stranger Things story: Erica's Quest)[91] | July 29, 2020[92] | Greg Pak | Gabriella Antali | Dan Jackson | Ron Chan | Stranger Things Volume 4: Science Camp Release date : May 5, 2021 978-1-5067-1576-6[93] also collected in Stranger Things: Library Edition Volume 1 Release date : September 8, 2021[71] 978-1-5067-2762-2 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 1 Release date : October 11, 2022[72] 978-1-5067-2764-6 |
The Bully[94] | September 1, 2020 | Valeria Favoccia | Original Graphic Novel 978-1-5067-1453-0[94] also collected in Stranger Things: Afterschool Adventures Omnibus Release date : October 18, 2022[85] 978-1-5067-2773-8 | |||
Science Camp #1 | September 30, 2020 | Jody Houser | Pencils : Edgar Salazar Inks : Keith Champagne |
Marissa Louise | Viktor Kalvachev Kyle Lambert (variant) Francisco Ruiz (variant) |
Stranger Things Volume 4: Science Camp Release date : May 5, 2021 978-1-5067-1576-6[93] also collected in Stranger Things: Library Edition Volume 1 Release date : September 8, 2021[71] 978-1-5067-2762-2 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 1 Release date : October 11, 2022[95] 978-1-5067-2764-6 |
Science Camp #2 | October 28, 2020 | Viktor Kalvachev Eric Nguyen (variant) Tula Lotay[96] and/or Raúl Allén[97] (variant) | ||||
Science Camp #3 | November 25, 2020 | Viktor Kalvachev and Raúl Allén (variant) Pius Bak (variant) | ||||
Science Camp #4 | December 30, 2020 | Viktor Kalvachev Sebastian Piriz (variant) Pius Bak (variant) | ||||
Halloween in Hawkins (Halloween Special one-shot) | October 21, 2020 | Michael Moreci | Todor Hristov | Chris O'Halloran | Francesco Francavilla | Stranger Things Holiday Specials Release date : November 23, 2022 978-1-5067-3458-3[98] also collected in Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 3 Release date : October 24, 2023[99] 978-1-5067-3702-7 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 2 Release date : October 7, 2025[100] 1-50675-290-X |
Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons #1 | November 4, 2020 | Jody Houser Jim Zub |
Diego Galindo | Michele Assarasakorn | E.M. Gist Diego Galindo (variant) Anna Dittmann (variant) David Michael Beck (variant) |
Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons Release date : June 30, 2021 978-1-5067-2107-1[101] |
Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons #2 | December 2, 2020 | E.M. Gist Anna Dittmann (variant) David Michael Beck (variant) Max Dunbar (variant) | ||||
Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons #3 | January 6, 2021 | Anna Dittmann (Variant Cover) David Michael Beck (Variant Cover) Toni Infante (Variant Cover) E. M. Gist (Cover) | ||||
Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons #4 | February 17, 2021 | E.M. Gist Anna Dittmann (Variant Cover) David Michael Beck (Variant Cover) Jess Taylor (Variant Cover) | ||||
Tomb of Ybwen #1 | September 29, 2021 | Greg Pak | Francesco Segala | Marc Aspinall Kyle Lambert (variant) Diego Galindo (variant) Irvin Rodriguez (variant) |
Stranger Things Volume 5: The Tomb of Ybwen Release date : April 27, 2022 978-1-5067-2554-3[102] also collected in Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 3 Release date : October 24, 2023[99] 978-1-5067-3702-7 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 2 Release date : October 7, 2025[103] 1-50675-290-X | |
Tomb of Ybwen #2 | October 27, 2021 | Marc Aspinall Caspar Wijngaard (variant) Pius Bak (variant) Rafael Sarmento (variant) | ||||
Tomb of Ybwen #3 | November 24, 2021 | Marc Aspinall Ben Dewey (variant) Ethan Young (variant) Todor Hristov (variant) | ||||
Tomb of Ybwen #4 | December 22, 2021 | Marc Aspinall Simone De Meo (variant) Mack Chater (variant) Adam Gorham (variant) | ||||
Stranger Things Winter Special (one-shot) | November 3, 2021 | Chris Roberson | ABEL | DJ Chavis | Steve Morris Jonathan Case (variant) |
Stranger Things Holiday Specials Release date : November 23, 2022 978-1-5067-3458-3[98] also collected in Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 3 Release date : October 24, 2023[99] 978-1-5067-3702-7 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 2 Release date : October 7, 2025[104] 1-50675-290-X |
Erica the Great![105] | January 26, 2022 | Greg Pak Danny Lore |
Valeria Favoccia | Dan Jackson | Ron Chan | Original Graphic Novel 978-1-5067-1454-7 also collected in Stranger Things: Afterschool Adventures Omnibus Release date : October 18, 2022[106] 978-1-5067-2773-8 |
Kamchatka #1 | March 23, 2022 | Michael Moreci | Todor Hristov | Marc Aspinall Elizabeth Beals (variant) Hayden Sherman (variant) Rafael Albuquerque (variant) |
Stranger Things Volume 6: Kamchatka (Graphic Novel) Release date : November 8, 2022 978-1-5067-2765-3[107] also collected in Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 4 Release date : March 25, 2025[108] 978-1-5067-4735-4 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 2 Release date : October 7, 2025[109] 1-50675-290-X | |
Kamchatka #2 | April 20, 2022 | Marc Aspinall Alex Hanukafast (variant) CoupleofKooks (variant) Katerina Belikova (variant) | ||||
Kamchatka #3 | May 25, 2022 | Marc Aspinall Ashley Witter (variant) Diego Galindo (variant) Julie Dillon (variant) | ||||
Kamchatka #4 | June 22, 2022 | Marc Aspinall Jacob Philips (variant) Micaela Dawn (variant) Pius Bak | ||||
Free Comic Book Day 2022 (General) Stranger Things/Resident Alien (Stranger Things story: Creature Feature)[110] | May 7, 2022 | Pius Bak | Diego Galindo | — | ||
Stranger Things Summer Special (one-shot) | July 6, 2022 | Keith Champagne | Caio Filipe | Diego Galindo Heather Vaughn (variant) |
Stranger Things Holiday Specials Release date : November 23, 2022 978-1-5067-3458-3[98] also collected in Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 3 Release date : October 24, 2023[99] 978-1-5067-3702-7 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 2 Release date : October 7, 2025[111] 1-50675-290-X | |
Tales from Hawkins #1 | February 8, 2023 | Jody Houser | Marc Aspinall Danny Luckert (variant) Kyle Lambert (variant) Diego Galindo (variant) |
Stranger Things Volume 8: Tales from Hawkins (Graphic Novel) Release date : January 16, 2024 978-1-5067-2767-7[112] | ||
Tales from Hawkins #2 | May 10, 2023 | Sunando C | Marc Aspinall Brent Schoonover (variant) Sebastian Piriz (variant) Todor Hristov (variant) | |||
Tales from Hawkins #3 | August 23, 2023 | Marc Aspinall Keyla Valerio (variant) Liana Kangas (variant) Liana Kangas (variant) | ||||
Tales from Hawkins #4 | September 6, 2023 | Nil Vendrell Pallach | Marc Aspinall Eric Nguyen (variant) Ethan Young (variant) Adam Gorham (variant) | |||
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things #1 | July 12, 2023 | Cameron Chittock | Fero Pe | Sofie Dodgson | Fero Pe (Cover A) Jorge Corona (Cover B) Jenn Woodall (Cover C) Adam Gorham (Cover D) Rafael Albuquerque (50 copy and 100 copy retailer incentive variants) Daniel Warren Johnson (500 copy retailer incentive variant) |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things (Graphic Novel) Release date : April 4, 2024 979-8-88724-080-0[113] |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things #2 | August 23, 2023 | Fero Pe (Cover A) Jorge Corona (Cover B) Jenn Woodall (Cover C) Adam Gorham (Cover D) | ||||
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things #3 | September 20, 2023 | Fero Pe (Cover A) Jorge Corona (Cover B) Jenn Woodall (Cover C) Adam Gorham (Cover D) | ||||
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things #4 | October 18, 2023 | Fero Pe (Cover A) Jorge Corona (Cover B) Jenn Woodall (Cover C) Adam Gorham (Cover D) | ||||
The Voyage #1 | November 1, 2023[114][115] | Michael Moreci | Todor Hristov | Francesco Segala | Marc Aspinall (main cover) Kyle Lambert (variant cover) Diego Galindo (variant cover) Todor Hristov (variant cover) |
Stranger Things: The Voyage (Graphic Novel) Release date : July 16, 2024 978-1-5067-2768-4[116] also collected in Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 4 Release date : March 25, 2025[117] 978-1-5067-4735-4 and Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 2 Release date : October 7, 2025[118] 1-50675-290-X |
The Voyage #2 | December 6, 2023[119] | Marc Aspinall (main cover) Danny Luckert (variant cover) Lucas Peverill (variant cover) Todor Hristov (variant cover) | ||||
The Voyage #3 | January 17, 2024[120] | Marc Aspinall (main cover) Keyla Valerio (variant cover) Mack Chater (variant cover) Todor Hristov (variant cover) | ||||
The Voyage #4 | February 28, 2024[121] | Marc Aspinall (main cover) Alejandro Barrionuevo (variant cover) DaNi (variant cover) Todor Hristov (variant cover) | ||||
Free Comic Book Day 2024 (General) Hellboy/Stranger Things (Stranger Things story: Deliver Me from Evil)[122] | May 4, 2024 | Derek Fridolfs | Jonathan Case | Jonathan Case | Mike Mignola | — |
Stranger Things x Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire #1 | February 19, 2025[123] | Jody Houser Eric Campbell |
Diego Galindo | Diana Sousa | Magali Villanueve (main cover) Jeremy Wilson (variant cover) Kyle Lambert (variant cover) Nimit Malavia (variant cover) Rebeca Pueblar (variant cover) |
Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire (Graphic Novel) Release date : September 30, 2025 1-50673-712-9[124] |
Stranger Things x Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire #2 | April 2, 2025 | Myles Wohl (main cover) Gax (variant cover) Jeremy Wilson (variant cover) Lauren Knight (variant) | ||||
Stranger Things x Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire #3 | May 28, 2025 | Myles Wohl (main cover) Elizebeth Beals (variant cover) Jeremy Wilson (variant cover) Uzuri (cover) | ||||
Stranger Things x Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire #4 | June 18, 2025 | Myles Wohl (main cover) Daniel IriZarri (variant cover) Jeremy Wilson (variant cover) Sebastian Piriz (variant cover) | ||||
Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins 2 #1 | June 25, 2025[125] | Derek Fridolfs | Sunando C | Dan Jackson | Diego Galindo (main cover) Ben Turner (variant cover) Mack Chater (variant cover) Vincenzo Riccardi (variant cover) |
TBA |
Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins 2 #2 | August 6, 2025[126] | Bradley Clayton | Diego Galindo (main cover) Caitlin Yarsky (variant cover) | |||
Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins 2 #3 | September 3, 2025[127] | Mack Chater | Diego Galindo (main cover) Skylar Patridge (variant cover) | |||
Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins 2 #4 | c. October 2025 | TBA | TBA | |||
The Many Ghosts of Dr. Brenner #1 | TBA (Originally planned for January 11, 2023)[128] | Brenden Fletcher | Mack Chater | Rosh | Marc Aspinall Kyle Lambert (variant) Diego Galindo (variant) Malachi Ward (variant) |
TBA |
The Many Ghosts of Dr. Brenner #2 | TBA | TBA | ||||
The Many Ghosts of Dr. Brenner #3 | TBA | TBA | ||||
The Many Ghosts of Dr. Brenner #4 | TBA | TBA |
Collected editions
[edit]Title | Material collected | Publication date | ISBN |
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Stranger Things: Library Edition Volume 1 (hardcover) | Stranger Things (a.k.a. "The Other Side") #1–4 Stranger Things: Science Camp #1–4 "The Game Master" (from Free Comic Book Day 2019 (General) Stranger Things/Black Hammer) "Erica's Quest" (from Free Comic Book Day 2020 (All Ages) Stranger Things/Minecraft) |
September 8, 2021[71] | 978-1-5067-2762-2 |
Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 2 (hardcover) | Stranger Things: Six #1–4 Stranger Things: Into the Fire #1-4 |
November 10, 2021[79] | 978-1-5067-2763-9 |
Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 3 (hardcover) | Stranger Things: The Tomb of Ybwen #1–4 Stranger Things: Halloween Special Stranger Things: Winter Special Stranger Things: Summer Special |
October 24, 2023[129] | 978-1-5067-3702-7 |
Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 4 (hardcover) | Stranger Things: Kamchatka #1-4 Stranger Things: The Voyage #1-4 |
March 25, 2025[130] | 978-1-5067-4735-4 |
Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 1 (softcover) | Stranger Things (a.k.a. "The Other Side") #1–4 Stranger Things: Six #1–4 Stranger Things: Into the Fire #1-4 Stranger Things: Science Camp #1–4 "The Game Master" (from Free Comic Book Day 2019 (General) Stranger Things/Black Hammer) "Erica's Quest" (from Free Comic Book Day 2020 (All Ages) Stranger Things/Minecraft) |
October 11, 2022[72] | 978-1-5067-2764-6 |
Stranger Things Omnibus Volume 2 (soft cover) | Stranger Things: The Voyage #1-4 Stranger Things: Kamchatka #1-4 Stranger Things: Tomb of Ybwen #1-4 Stranger Things: Halloween Special Stranger Things: Winter Special Stranger Things: Summer Special |
October 7, 2025[131] | 1-50675-290-X |
Stranger Things: Afterschool Adventures Omnibus (softcover) | Stranger Things: Zombie Boys Stranger Things: The Bully Stranger Things: Erica The Great |
October 18, 2022[85] | 978-1-5067-2773-8 |
Games
[edit]Mobile games
[edit]Stranger Things: The Game, also known as Stranger Things: 1984, is a free mobile game developed by BonusXP in collaboration with Netflix. It was released for iOS and Android devices on October 4, 2017. The game features retro-style pixel art reminiscent of Super Nintendo-era titles and is loosely based on the events following the first season. Players begin as Chief Jim Hopper and can unlock additional characters—each with unique abilities—as the game progresses.[132][133]
BonusXP had under a year to develop the game and chose a gameplay style inspired by The Legend of Zelda, citing similarities in exploration and tone between the two franchises. The in-game map of Hawkins was based on Google Street View imagery of Jackson, Georgia, where the show is filmed. To maintain secrecy, the development team avoided hiring outside testers, instead relying on feedback from family members, which contributed to the game's two difficulty settings.[134]
Completing the game rewards players with a clip from the first episode of the second season.[135] Within its first week, the game was downloaded over 3 million times, becoming one of the top mobile downloads and receiving positive reviews from critics. Following the release of season two, an update added Max as a playable character and introduced support for Amazon Fire TV, including controller compatibility..[134] The game was nominated for "Mobile Game" at the 14th British Academy Games Awards.[136][137]
A second mobile game developed by BonusXP, Stranger Things 3: The Game, was announced during The Game Awards 2018 and released on July 4, 2019, as a tie-in to the show's third season.[138] The game features isometric action gameplay, allowing players to control characters such as Joyce, Hopper, Max, and Eleven through various levels inspired by 1980s video games. While closely following the narrative of season three, the game also includes additional story content developed in collaboration with the Duffer Brothers..[139][140] Unlike the first game, it was released on multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. [141]
Both Stranger Things: The Game and Stranger Things 3: The Game were among the launch titles for Netflix’s mobile gaming service, which debuted in November 2021.[142]
A third mobile game, titled Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales, was developed by Next Games. Initially announced as a location-based role-playing game,[140] it was instead released in 2021 as a story-driven puzzle role-playing game.[143]
VR games
[edit]Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a Stranger Things game for PlayStation VR, exclusive to PlayStation 4. A teaser trailer featured the iconic Christmas lights scene from the first season.[144] The game, titled Stranger Things: The VR Experience, was released on December 12, 2017.[citation needed]
A separate, episodic VR game titled Stranger Things VR, developed and published by Tender Claws, was released across major virtual reality platforms beginning on February 22, 2024.[145]
Cancelled Telltale game
[edit]In June 2018, Netflix announced a partnership with Telltale Games to develop an episodic adventure game based on Stranger Things, alongside plans to adapt other Telltale titles into interactive experiences for the Netflix platform. The Stranger Things game was intended to be set in the spring of 1985, bridging the gap between the second and third seasons of the series. However, the project was cancelled after Telltale Games laid off the majority of its staff in September 2018.[146][147][148][149][150] A companion title, Kids Next Door, which was being developed by Night School Studio as a narrative precursor, was also cancelled following Telltale’s closure.[151]
Tabletop games
[edit]In May 2019, Hasbro released a licensed Stranger Things-themed Dungeons & Dragons starter set. The kit includes rulebooks, character sheets, dice, and a campaign titled The Hunt for the Thessalhydra, which is based on the adventure played by the characters in the show's first season. The set also features Demogorgon miniatures and is presented as though written by the character Mike Wheeler..[152]
In 2021, Magic: The Gathering introduced a set of Stranger Things-themed crossover cards as part of its limited-edition Secret Lair series.[153]
Others
[edit]Beyond Stranger Things
[edit]Alongside the release of the show's second season, Netflix launched Beyond Stranger Things, an aftershow hosted by Jim Rash. The series features interviews with the cast and crew, including the Duffer Brothers and main actors, discussing the development, production, and mythology of Stranger Things. Unlike other aftershows produced by Embassy Row—such as Talking Dead and Talking Bad—Beyond Stranger Things was designed to be viewed only after watching the entire second season, due to its spoiler-filled content.[154]
No. | Title | Guests | Video guests | Original release date |
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1 | "Mind Blown" | Shawn Levy, the Duffer Brothers, Finn Wolfhard, and Millie Bobby Brown | David Harbour | October 27, 2017 |
2 | "Mad for Max" | Shawn Levy, the Duffer Brothers, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, and Sadie Sink | None | October 27, 2017 |
3 | "Unlikely Allies" | Shawn Levy, the Duffer Brothers, Gaten Matarazzo, and Joe Keery | None | October 27, 2017 |
4 | "Truth in Hawkins" | Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, and Brett Gelman | David Harbour and Shannon Purser | October 27, 2017 |
5 | "The AV Club" | Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp, Randy Havens, and Bill Nye | Sean Astin | October 27, 2017 |
6 | "The New Class" | Sadie Sink, Brett Gelman, Dacre Montgomery, and Linnea Berthelsen | Sean Astin and Paul Reiser | October 27, 2017 |
7 | "Closing the Gate" | Shawn Levy, the Duffer Brothers, Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, and Natalia Dyer | David Harbour, Sean Astin, and Eddie Tsang | October 27, 2017 |
Stage play
[edit]In July 2022, it was revealed that a prequel stage play set in the Stranger Things universe was in development,[9] produced by Sonia Friedman and Stephen Daldry.[155] In March 2023, the play was officially announced as Stranger Things: The First Shadow, written by Kate Trefry. It premiered on December 14, 2023, at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End. The production received five Olivier Award nominations and won two.[156] In August 2024, it was announced that the play would transfer to Broadway, with previews beginning at the Marquis Theatre on March 28, 2025, and an official opening set for April 22, 2025.[157]
Behind The Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow
[edit]A Netflix documentary titled Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow premiered on April 15, 2025, offering a behind-the-scenes look at developing and staging the prequel play Stranger Things: The First Shadow.[158] Directed by Jon Halperin and produced by Angus Wall, Kent Kubena, Terry Leonard (with Matt Bell as executive producer), the film chronicles the creative journey—and logistical hurdles—faced by the cast and crew from West End rehearsals to Broadway previews.[159]
Podcasts
[edit]In July 2019, Netflix released a three-episode podcast titled Behind The Scenes: Stranger Things 3, hosted by Dan Taberski. The podcast explores the making of the show's third season through interviews and production insights.[160][161][162]
A six-episode scripted podcast companion to the Rebel Robin novel, entitled Rebel Robin: Surviving Hawkins, was released in mid-2021.[163] Maya Hawke reprises her role as Robin, Sean Maher plays her favorite teacher Mr. Hauser, and Lauren Shippen writes and directs.[164]
Stranger Things Store
[edit]Starting in November 2021, Netflix has opened pop-up Stranger Things Stores, which blend both retail and immersive experiences, in several cities.[165] As of January 2024, the locations in New York City, Chicago, Paris, Miami, and Dallas had closed, and locations in Las Vegas and São Paulo were open.[166]
Stranger Things Experience
[edit]From June 16 to 19, 2022, Netflix South Africa partnered with Fourways Mall to operate the Stranger Things Experience.[167] The Experience previously operated at the Canal Walk Mall in Cape Town.[168]
Come to Fourways Mall and immerse yourself in this epic, mysterious & fantastic world! The terror and excitement of heroes Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas and Eleven, as you make your way through the unbelievable, interactive moments, from the most-watched English series to hit screens in May!
— Fourways Mall & Netflix SA, June 2022
Others
[edit]Lego introduced a Stranger Things set called "The Upside Down", based on a version of the Byers' home and its replica in the Upside Down, in May 2019.[169][170][171] In 2020, The Upside Down set was awarded "Toy of the Year" and also "Specialty Toy of the Year" by the Toy Association.[172] Netflix partnered with Epic Games to include some elements of Stranger Things as cosmetics in Fortnite Battle Royale in the weeks preceding the show's third season launch.[140] Stranger Things DLC for the VR game Face Your Fears was also released.[173][174][175]
Within a September 17, 2019, update for the asymmetric multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight, the Demogorgon was released as one of the killers, along with Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington as survivors. The chapter was later removed on November 17, 2021,[176] before being returned to the game on November 6, 2023.[177] Stranger Things-themed vehicles and cosmetics were added to Rocket League for its 2019 Halloween event.[178] In the MOBA SMITE, a number of Stranger Things-themed character skins were created and released as part of a crossover Battle Pass, such as Starcourt Eleven Scylla, Hopper Apollo, The Demogorgon Bakasura and The Mind Flayer Sylvanus.[179]
United States Representative David Cicilline compared the state of the nation during the presidency of Donald Trump to that of Stranger Things during a speech given in Congress on February 16, 2017, using a sign "Trump Things" in the same format as the title card of the series and saying "Like the main characters in Stranger Things, we are now stuck in the Upside Down".[180]
As part of its release on Netflix on April 14, 2017, the cast of the rebooted version of Mystery Science Theater 3000 riffed on the first part of "Chapter 1" of Stranger Things.[181] Google used augmented reality (AR) "stickers" of Stranger Things characters to introduce its ARCore technology announced alongside its Pixel 2 phone in October 2017.[182] Sesame Street created a young audience-appropriate spoof of Stranger Things, called Sharing Things, released in November 2017; it featured Cookie Monster as the "Cookiegorgon", Grover as Lucas, Ernie as Dustin, and included several nods to the narrative of the second season.[183]
The Simpsons episode "Treehouse of Horror XXX", which aired on October 20, 2019, included the segment Danger Things, a parody of Stranger Things.[184] The classic 1980s bicycles used in the series have been produced in limited runs that sell out quickly.[185] The mobile game The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross had a Stranger Things crossover event and the story followed the characters being transported to the universe of the anime. The Stranger Things characters could be unlocked for a limited time.[186] Stranger Things would also get a crossover with Transformers releasing a figure of Autobot Code Red.[187][188]
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