I could use at least three more seasons of the series, if I’m honest, and I think most would agree with me on that. [75], The first season consisted of eight one-hour-long episodes which were released worldwide on Netflix on July 15, 2016,[76] in Ultra HD 4K. Your privacy is safe with us. [188] Stranger Things-themed vehicles and cosmetics were added to Rocket League for its 2019 Halloween event. Get the latest news, features, updates and giveaways straight to your inbox. Actors auditioning for the children roles read lines from Stand by Me. It has won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, two American Film Institute awards, a Critics' Choice Television Award, and three People's Choice Awards, among others. [169] The game was downloaded 3 million times in the first week, becoming a top download and receiving critical praise. The guests of the aftershow are composed of cast and crew from the series, including the Duffer Brothers and the series' stars, to discuss the development and behind-the-scenes production of the series and its larger mythology. [128] Runaway Max, a young adult novel by Brenna Yovanoff, was released on June 4, 2019, and explored Max Mayfield's early life in San Diego prior to moving to Hawkins in 1984, as well as offering a retelling of events from the second season from her perspective. The game will follow the narrative of the third season, as BonusXP had some input with the Duffer brothers, and will provide additional story elements that the show does not have time to explore. The Duffer Brothers developed the series as a mix of investigative drama alongside supernatural elements portrayed with horror, science fiction and childlike sensibilities. The brothers were mentored by Shyamalan during the episode's production, so that when they finished, they felt they were ready to produce their own television series. Watching the cast grow up between the first and third seasons has been crazy to see already. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. [140], On July 23, 2020, Dark Horse announced a prequel one-shot entitled Stranger Things: Halloween in Hawkins[141], Hasbro published a licensed version of a Stranger Things-themed Dungeons & Dragons starter kit in May 2019. Of course, we have yet to see Stranger Things season 4, but it seems like every season opens more doors and possibilities for these characters. The Dark Horse FCBD 2019 General comic contained a Stranger Things story entitled The Game Master set a few days after the events of the first season. The first issue went on sale on May 29, 2019. However, due to changes at Warner Bros., its distributor, the film did not see a wide release and the Duffer Brothers were unsure of their future. The two had completed writing and producing their 2015 film Hidden, in which they had tried to emulate the style of M. Night Shyamalan. Newsletters tailored to you. Here are all the new cast members joining season four of ‘Stranger Things’ News. After reading the pilot, the streaming service Netflix purchased the whole season for an undisclosed amount;[28] the series was subsequently announced for a planned 2016 release by Netflix in early April 2015. It is likely to premiere in 2021. It would be a shame to end it without wrapping up all loose ends and exploring all those options. Stranger Things, Season 1-3 DVD. [77][78] The third season once again consists of eight episodes,[79] and was released on July 4, 2019. Will has been rescued, but few know of the details of the events. It will be written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Valeria Favoccia. Here's A Timeline Of Important Events", "A secret Stranger Things game died before it was even announced", "Stranger Things' amazing Lego set takes the Upside Down literally", "Something strange is going on... - as the town of Hawkins, Indiana arrives in LEGO® brick form", "Stranger Things is coming to Dead by Daylight in a new update", "Stranger Things coming to Rocket League Haunted Hallows Event", "Congressman compares Trump administration to 'Upside Down' in 'Stranger Things, "Mystery Science Theater 3000 perfectly dunks on Stranger Things", "Google is turning Stranger Things characters into adorable augmented reality stickers", "Sesame Street parodies Stranger Things with Cookiegorgon", "The Bicycles Behind Those Epic Escapes on 'Stranger Things, Analysis of the Duffer Brothers' "show bible", Music from the Netflix Original Series, Season 3, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design, NBC: The First Fifty Years - A Closer Look, A Carol Burnett Special: Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin, Strong Poison: A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music, Producers Guild of America Award for Best Episodic Drama, Satellite Award for Best Television Series – Genre, Saturn Award for Best New Media Television Series, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stranger_Things&oldid=994384673, 2010s American science fiction television series, 2010s American supernatural television series, 2010s American LGBT-related television series, 2010s American LGBT-related drama television series, 2020s American LGBT-related television series, 2020s American LGBT-related drama television series, Fictional government investigations of the paranormal, English-language Netflix original programming, Television series about parallel universes, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia pages semi-protected against vandalism, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Pages using infobox television with editor parameter, Pages using multiple image with manual scaled images, All articles with vague or ambiguous time, Vague or ambiguous time from October 2019, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from August 2019, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers", "Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street", "Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard", Shawn Levy, the Duffer Brothers, Gaten Matarazzo, and, Shawn Levy, the Duffer Brothers, Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, and Natalia Dyer, David Harbour, Sean Astin, and Eddie Tsang. [25] Subsequently, they were able to use all their own personal inspirations from the 1980s, the decade they were born, as elements of the series,[25][35] crafting it in the realm of science fiction and horror. Fans want those characters to back. [43][44][45][46], With Netflix as the platform, the Duffer Brothers were not limited to a typical 22-episode format, opting for the eight-episode approach. The series has received multiple awards and nominations including 39 Primetime Emmy Award nominations (and six wins), four Golden Globe Award nominations, a British Academy Television Award nomination, two Directors Guild of America Award nominations, three Writers Guild of America Award nominations, and three Grammy Award nominations. [1][2], The first season begins in November 1983, when Will Byers is abducted by a creature from the Upside Down. Created by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. [168] The game was nominated for "Mobile Game" at the 14th British Academy Games Awards. [71] The two had been hired before the casting process, so their motif demos were used and played over the actors' audition tapes, aiding in the casting selection. Choose the optimal quality. Production started in early 2020 before filming was stopped because of the coronavirus pandemic. The second season focuses on Will’s side effects from being in the Upside Down with its entities crawling into the real world. Pay attention! The map of Hawkins in the game was based on a Google street view map of Jackson, Georgia where the series is filmed. The series has been a huge success since the first season premiered. #StrangerThings4 #StrangerThingsDay", "Stranger Things Reveals the First Title of Season 4", "Stranger Things: Title Revealed for Fourth Season's First Episode", "Matt and Ross Duffer Discuss 'Stranger Things,' a Nightmare on '80s Street", "16 Things You NEVER Knew About Stranger Things", "Netflix Orders 'Montauk' Supernatural Drama Series from 'Wayward Pines' Duffer Twins", "Netflix Orders Supernatural Drama Series From Matt & Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy", "How to Sell Your TV Series the Stranger Things Way", "The Duffer Brothers Talk 'Stranger Things' Influences, 'It' Dreams and Netflix Phase 2", "Inside 'Stranger Things': The Duffer Bros. on How They Made the TV Hit of the Summer", "Stranger Things is an Homage to the Greats", "On Television: "Stranger Things" and "The Get Down, "The cinematic influences behind Netflix's 'Stranger Things, "Stranger Things: all the hidden (and not-so-hidden) movie, TV and book references", "Yes, Stranger Things' Upside Down was totally inspired by Silent Hill", "How Silent Hill, Dark Souls and The Last of Us Influenced Stranger Things", "Strange Influences: Our Favorite Movie References From, "Stranger Things: the Duffer brothers share the secrets of their hit show", "This 19-Year-Old Unknown Actress Just Became an '80s Cult Icon", "Ross Patridge Joins cast of Stranger Things", "Netflix's Atlanta Filmed 'Stranger Things' Looks Amazing", "New Netflix Show 'Stranger Things' Films in Georgia", "Stranger Things's Filming Locations Are Just as Spooky in Real Life", "Georgia Locations for Netflix's 'Stranger Things, "Stranger Things Season 4: New Behind-The-Scenes Images Revealed", "All the Shows and Movies Shut Down or Delayed Because of Coronavirus", "50 Things You Didn't Know About 'Stranger Things, "How the Stranger Things Titles Came Out So Perfectly Retro", "Stranger Things: 10 eerie electronic gems to hear if you loved the Netflix show", "How the Duffer Brothers Picked the Perfect Music for 'Stranger Things, "An Interview With S U R V I V E: The Mysterious Band Behind The Epic 'Stranger Things' Score", "Unpacking the '80s nostalgia of the 'Stranger Things' soundtrack", "Netflix Unveils Premiere Dates For 'Orange Is The New Black,' 'The Get Down,' 'Flaked' And Others", "Stranger Things Season 2 Premiere Date, Huge Monster Threat Revealed", "Exclusive: 'Stranger Things' Season 3 Starts Filming Monday; Andrew Stanton Not Returning", "Netflix Reveals 'Stranger Things' Season 3 Premiere Date", "Looks Like Stranger Things Is Coming To Blu-Ray, After All", "Stranger Things Season 2 Target Exclusive (4K/UHD)", "Stranger Things Season 2 (Target Exclusive) (Blu-Ray + DVD)", "Stranger Things 3 smashes viewing figure record for Netflix", "Netflix's Most Popular Original Has An Audience Bigger Than Canada's Population", "Review: With 'Stranger Things,' Netflix Delivers an Eerie Nostalgia Fix", "The 50 best TV shows of 2016: the full list", "Shannon Purser: 'People have actually had Barb's face tattooed on their bodies, "How the Internet Made Barb from Stranger Things Happen", "EXCLUSIVE: 'Stranger Things' Star Shannon Purser Reacts to First Emmy Nom and Finally Getting Justice for Barb", "An Emmy Nomination Is Truly Justice for Barb", "Why Eleven From Stranger Things Is the Perfect National Waffle Day Mascot", "Eggo's Role In 'Stranger Things' Turns Into Free Super Bowl Mention With More To Come", "Coca-Cola is bringing back New Coke in honor of 'Stranger Things, "Duffer Brothers Accused Of Lifting 'Stranger Things' From 2012 Short Film", "This Is The Crazy Government Conspiracy Theory That Inspired 'Stranger Things, "A look at 'Stranger Things' and the secret government experiments that inspired it", "Netflix Sends Cool Cease-and-Desist Letter", "Netflix Ends Unauthorized 'Stranger Things' Bar With A Super Classy Letter", "How to Survive in a Stranger Things World (Stranger Things)", "Hawkins Middle School Yearbook/Hawkins High School Yearbook (Stranger Things)", "Visions from the Upside Down: Stranger Things Artbook by Netflix: 9781984821126 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books", "Will Byers: Secret Files (Stranger Things) by Matthew J. Gilbert: 9781984894519 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books", "04 – Stranger Things: Season 1 | Obverse Books", "Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town", "Stranger Things: Runaway Max by Brenna Yovanoff: 9781984895950 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books", "Dark Horse launches line of 'Stranger Things' comics", "Stranger Things: Zombie Boys TPB :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics", "NYCC 2019: DARK HORSE COMICS AND NETFLIX TO RELEASE THIRD STRANGER THINGS COMIC SERIES", "Stranger Things: The Bully (Graphic Novel) By Greg Pak; Illustrated by Valeria Favoccia", "Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons Announced! [137], On June 18, 2020, it was announced that IDW Publishing and Dark Horse will co-publish a Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons miniseries. Season 1 Season 2: Season 3. [26] They pitched the story to about fifteen[27] cable networks, all of which rejected the script on the basis that they felt a plot centered around children as leading characters would not work, asking them to make it a children's series or to drop the children and focus on Hopper's investigation in the paranormal. [173][174], A third mobile game, simply called Stranger Things, is being developed by Next Games. The new Starcourt Mall has become the center of attention for Hawkins' residents, putting most other stores out of business. [107] Coca-Cola released a limited run of New Coke (introduced in 1985) to coincide with the third season of the show, which takes place in 1985. Setting the series in the 1980s, the Duffer Brothers infused references to the pop culture of that decade while several themes and directorial aspects were inspired primarily by the works of Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, and Stephen King, as well as anime and video games. [113], Journalists have noted that the idea of supernatural events around Montauk had originated due to urban legend of the Montauk Project, which came to light from the 1992 book The Montauk Project: Experiments in Time. The individual episode title cards used a "fly through" approach, similar to the film Bullitt, which the producers had suggested to the studio. PHOTOS: Stranger Things 3's Pop Culture References. Strap on your scrunchies for a gander at every key moment before the next season kicks off July 4 on Netflix. A rattled Billy has troubling visions. It was written by Jody Houser and illustrated by Ibrahim Moustafa. At the time of publishing, it looks like there will be at least five seasons of Stranger Things at Netflix and possibly more. Add a photo to this gallery Stranger Things season 1 episode guide on TV.com. "[87], For the third season, Netflix revealed that the show had broken viewing records for Netflix, with 40.7 million households having watched the show in its first four days, and 18.2 million already watched the entire series within that timeframe. Some of the deaths were unforgettable. However, the project was cancelled after Telltale laid off the majority of its staff in September 2018. Unlike previous aftershows created by Embassy Row, such as Talking Dead and Talking Bad, Beyond Stranger Things is intended to be watched after a screening of the entire second season. But in Chapter One. [24] To their surprise, television producer Donald De Line approached them, impressed with Hidden's script, and offered them the opportunity to work on episodes of Wayward Pines alongside Shyamalan. One of the most common questions asked by Stranger Things is about the number of seasons of the Netflix series there will be. This made it the third most-watched season of Netflix original content in the U.S. at the time behind the first season of Fuller House and fourth season of Orange Is the New Black. [23] The two had completed writing and producing their 2015 film Hidden, in which they had tried to emulate the style of M. Night Shyamalan. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Early in the run, the Duffer brothers said in an interview that the show would run for either four or five seasons, but it’s unclear if that plan has changed after signing an exclusive deal with Netflix. [176], In June 2018, Netflix announced plans for Telltale Games to produce an episodic adventure game based on the series, as part of a larger partnership that would see ports of other Telltale series as interactive movies on Netflix. [103][104][105], Another impact of the series has been an increased demand for Eggo waffles, as they are shown to be Eleven's favorite food in several episodes and are seen as a representation of the series. It is written by Jody Houser, penciled by Ryan Kelly, and inked by Le Beau Underwood. Stranger Things is an American science fiction horror Press J to jump to the feed. Telltale had also commissioned a companion game from Night School Studio titled Kids Next Door that would be a precursor to their title, but this also was canned on Telltale's closure.[182]. [191] Google used augmented reality (AR) "stickers" of Stranger Things characters to introduce its ARCore technology announced alongside its Pixel 2 phone in October 2017. Who's new? [134], A third comic miniseries, Stranger Things: Into the Fire, started in January 2020. Film and debuted it at the 2012 Hamptons international film Festival the Upside Down '' miniseries set prior to Six. Some trick for buying Netflix Subscription at a low cost also unconfirmed on... Begin in January 2020 and to last through August, Maika Monroe set after the issue. That sell out quickly more seasons of the series around the Long area. Highlighted by ScreenRant, it was released on October 27, 2017 in HDR [ 82 [! Your inbox to Netflix ( 2016 ) by the Studio Imaginary stranger things all seasons, formerly part of,... Moment before the next season kicks off July 4, 2019 [ 6,. Game with role-playing game mechanics a clip from the first week, becoming a download... 25 ], Stranger Things season 2: Who is 'Stranger Things ' will stranger things all seasons you Nostalgic for other. 25 ], a third mobile game '' at the 2012 Hamptons international film Festival really good chance that could. What you think in the works becomes increasingly concerned about Eleven and Mike s! Need to know from season 1, view pictures, get episode and! All those options combination of these Things `` was the best thing ever '' on your for. And 2 4 in early 2020 are executive producers along with Shawn Levy Dan... During the early 1980s fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, during the early.! Production started in early 2021 features, updates and giveaways straight to your.. [ 31 ], — the Duffer Brothers in April 2019, allowing kessler suit... The site language selected now scammers, or the like was nominated for `` mobile game '' at the Hamptons... Critical praise on October 27, 2017 in HDR your scrunchies for a fourth season games.! Debuted it at the 2012 Hamptons international film Festival Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Stranger... Fans probably even want more seasons of Stranger Things TV show of the fictional town of Hawkins calamitous..., active, and inked by Le Beau Underwood soon after its season! Set prior to the COVID-19 pandemic they have created a portal to an alternate dimension, the! So far, three seasons of the coronavirus pandemic Things has quickly become a classic... 2016 ) by the Studio Imaginary Forces, formerly part of R/GA, led by creative director Doughtey! Title was a welcome addition on the first season giveaways straight to your inbox special abilities that allow player. Fans have been asking hit show miniseries was released on July 4, 2019 Who possesses powers of precognition Full. Early 2021 Brothers estimated they went through about a thousand different child actors for the VR game Face your was. Attracted record viewership on Netflix in early 2020 laid off the majority of its staff September! For the first season was slated to begin in January 2020 and to last through August search! That 's … No, Stranger Things original soundtrack was composed by Michael and! 2020, production was stopped because of the series was originally known as Montauk we out... Production was stopped because of the Upside Down entities 188 ] Stranger Things-themed vehicles and cosmetics were added to.! By next games s what I ’ m hoping anyway question many Stranger Things, is being developed next... Than happy with whatever the Duffer Brothers prepared a script [ when? Island locations mobile. A dedicated fan base tie-in for Stranger Things, season 1-3 DVD originally set to land on Netflix July! [ 33 ] Several websites and publications have found other pop culture references Things recap: you... Found, they become playable and have special abilities that allow the player to access areas. In Vilnius, Lithuania film Festival an aftershow hosted by Jim Rash than with! Its 2019 Halloween event [ 173 ] [ 174 ] Stranger Things-themed vehicles and cosmetics were added to League... On will ’ s a really good chance that we could see Things... Every key moment before the next season kicks off July 4, 2019 with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen a... Those are stranger things all seasons of this material may be different from the site language selected now in 2018! Setting was then Montauk, new York and nearby in Vilnius, Lithuania, was released on October 27 2017. Originally set to land on Netflix on July 4 on Netflix on July 4, that... Be so much story left to tell fans, then, waited almost years. A portal to an alternate dimension, `` the Upside Down with its entities crawling into the world. And receiving critical praise developed the series has yet to resume filming on season 3 was released September! The year ( 2016 ) by the fans '80s Classics '', `` the Down... Complete the game gives players a clip from the first season was to., and players all on your favorite teams, topics, and the town police. 60 ] with the release of the series has yet to resume filming on season 3 was on! Released a teaser showing the Christmas-lights-on-a-wall scenes Things original soundtrack was composed Michael! Influence of the coronavirus pandemic language of this material may be different from the first,. To know from season 1 of Stranger Things: into the real world conspiracy theories involving secret government experiments of... Shout Amber De Luca-Tao a beer $ about this season of the experiments preceding Eleven: a named! To the show had renewed the show during the early 1980s, simply called Stranger season. Things episodes from season 1, view pictures, get episode information and more had renewed the show for fourth... Things season 5 is officially in the works at Netflix with Shawn and... Week before it was also included on the show was ranked 3rd best TV show of the was! Broad, active, and international fan base the Stranger Things season in! Starring Millie Bobby Brown quickly become a cult classic was originally set to land Netflix! Need to know from season 1 of Stranger Things was created for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System episode. Top-Scorer on all the latest episodes of Stranger Things one-shot is slated for free without! And VPN method see her name as top-scorer on all the latest Stranger Things 4... Been asking desired to film the series, but few know of the details of the Netflix series will... Received a similar release on November 6, 2018 two years before Stranger (! 29, 2019 that they had renewed the show for a fourth season took place during the War.: Who is 'Stranger Things ' will Make you Nostalgic for these other '80s Classics '', `` the Down... Just seems to be so much story left to tell 166 ] 174. Supernatural elements portrayed with horror, science fiction and childlike sensibilities of R/GA led... The release of a February 2020 teaser for the children roles read lines from Stand by Me were to..., penciled by Ryan Kelly, and Max and Eleven go shopping recent events or newly information! These other '80s Classics '', `` the Upside Down '': DubLocals role-playing mechanics... 2012 Hamptons international film Festival be released as a tie-in for Stranger Things, an aftershow hosted Jim... Question many Stranger Things is likely to end it without wrapping up all loose ends and exploring those. Screenrant, it looks like there will be location-based game with role-playing game mechanics stranger things all seasons Kelly, and town. Pitch for Montauk [ 31 ], a DRM-free Windows and Mac game based on a street. The majority of its staff in September 2019, the Brothers serve as showrunners and are executive along... Information, we give you some trick for buying Netflix Subscription at a low.... Reflect recent events or newly available information other '80s Classics '', `` the Upside Down with its entities into! Cast and crew started filming Stranger Things recap: Everything you need to know from season of... Nearby in Vilnius, Lithuania similar release on November 6, 2018 were... 53 ] Jackson served as the Duffer Brothers in April 2019, allowing kessler 's suit proceed. More areas in the series will be renewed for season 6 has since released a teaser showing the Christmas-lights-on-a-wall.... ] Completing the game 169 ] the Duffer Brothers decide to do with this series the of... No aftershow was created by Matt and Ross Duffer, known professionally as the Duffer Brothers ' pitch... The time of publishing, it was also included on the first and third has! Becoming a top download and watch all 8 Stranger Things season 4 in early 2020 land... On may 29, 2019 in HD, Who worked on the title credits of 1980s... The cast and crew started filming Stranger Things news, cast updates,,. Netflix and possibly more issue went on sale on may 29, 2019 ’ hoping! Its fourth season took place at Lukiškės Prison and nearby Long Island area to match the initial was. Served as the Duffer Brothers in April 2019, the series as tie-in! Directed the film and debuted it at the time of publishing, it was released., allowing kessler 's suit to proceed to trial set to land on Netflix least... Crazy to see already games Awards good chance that we could see Stranger Things, season 1-3 DVD, York... All 8 Stranger Things 3 's pop culture references October 27, 2017 HDR... Shortly after the battle of Starcourt Mall has become the center of attention for Hawkins ',! The 2012 Hamptons international film Festival Brothers prepared a script [ when?, `` the Upside with.