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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Stranger Things leaving Netflix? Maker Matt and Ross Duffer in talks for massive Paramount deal
In Hollywood, deals shift faster than you can say 'Upside Down.' Matt and Ross Duffer, the brains behind Stranger Things, are in advanced negotiations for an exclusive film and TV deal at Paramount. The move would reunite them with Cindy Holland, the executive who originally greenlit their Netflix hit, while also connecting them to Paramount film chiefs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg. Stranger Things still on Netflix? Despite the Paramount talks, Netflix is far from losing the Duffers. Their production company, Upside Down Pictures, still has multiple projects on the streaming platform. This includes the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, slated to premiere in November 2025, as well as two new 2026 series: the adventure-packed The Boroughs and the relationship horror drama Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. Even an animated prequel, Stranger Things: Tales From '85, has already screened at the 2025 Annecy Festival. From struggling filmmakers to pop culture giants Before hitting gold, the Duffers' careers almost stalled. Warner Bros. delayed their debut feature Hidden, dumping it straight to VOD, while their pilot script for Stranger Things was rejected by almost every network. Their breakthrough came when Shawn Levy's 21 Laps recognised their potential, selling the show to Netflix. Since its 2016 debut, Stranger Things has become Netflix's first big homegrown hit, with season four becoming the platform's most-watched English-language series. Paramount Deal: What it really means The Paramount deal is expected to focus on tentpole films and new series, not on existing Stranger Things seasons. It offers the Duffers a massive creative playground, but it doesn't cancel their Netflix commitments. Fans can expect Netflix exclusives to continue while new projects under Paramount will explore different worlds and genres. The upside down future While speculation swirls about a 'Netflix exit,' the reality is more nuanced. The Duffers are expanding their creative empire, juggling Netflix hits with bold new ventures at Paramount. For fans, the Stranger Things universe is safe, but the Duffers' imagination is officially unbound.
Economic Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Netflix's Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 coming soon. Here's what we know
TNN Stranger Things Animated Series Netflix is expanding the Stranger Things universe with an exciting new animated series titled Stranger Things: Tales From '85 . Unveiled during the streamer's presentation at the Annecy International Animation Festival, executive producer Eric Robles treated attendees to an extended first look at the show, reported Set Between Seasons 2 and 3 Set in the frigid winter of 1985, Tales From '85 takes place between Seasons 2 and 3 of the original live-action series. It follows familiar faces—Will, Mike, Lucas, Dustin, Max, Eleven—and introduces a new character, Nikki Baxter, a young 'tinkerer' who joins the gang to face off against a terrifying new breed of vine monsters from the Upside Down. As they confront these new threats, the group also unravels a disturbing paranormal mystery gripping their town. A Fresh Take With Retro Roots The animation style, created by Flying Bark Productions, blends cutting-edge CG animation with 2D painterly stylization. It draws visual inspiration from modern hits like Spider-Verse and Arcane , all while capturing a nostalgic '80s Saturday morning cartoon vibe reminiscent of classics like The Real Ghostbusters and the Beetlejuice animated series. Unlike those 2D classics, however, Tales From '85 boasts high-end CG animation with cinematic quality, much like polished video game cutscenes. While Netflix has yet to release official images, a few glimpses from the exclusive sizzle reel at Annecy showed Hawkins Lab, a furious Chief Hopper, and the core group navigating new challenges. Is It Canon? Absolutely. The Duffer Brothers confirmed that Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is part of the official canon. It deepens the backstory of the beloved characters and fills in narrative gaps between the live-action seasons. Release Date and Production Team Although no official release date has been announced, Netflix stated the series is set to premiere in 2026. The show is executive produced by: Eric Robles ( Fanboy & Chum Chum ) ) The Duffer Brothers (via Upside Down Pictures) Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen (21 Laps) Hilary Leavitt (Upside Down Pictures) Flying Bark Productions, also behind The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender , is handling the animation.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netflix's Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 coming soon. Here's what we know
Netflix is expanding the 'Stranger Things' universe with 'Tales From '85', an animated series set between seasons 2 and 3. Executive producer Eric Robles offered a sneak peek at Annecy International Animation Festival. The series introduces Nikki Baxter and pits familiar characters against new vine monsters. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Eric Robles (Fanboy & Chum Chum) The Duffer Brothers (via Upside Down Pictures) Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen (21 Laps) Hilary Leavitt (Upside Down Pictures) Netflix is expanding the Stranger Things universe with an exciting new animated series titled Stranger Things: Tales From '85. Unveiled during the streamer's presentation at the Annecy International Animation Festival, executive producer Eric Robles treated attendees to an extended first look at the show, reported in the frigid winter of 1985, Tales From '85 takes place between Seasons 2 and 3 of the original live-action series. It follows familiar faces—Will, Mike, Lucas, Dustin, Max, Eleven—and introduces a new character, Nikki Baxter, a young 'tinkerer' who joins the gang to face off against a terrifying new breed of vine monsters from the Upside Down. As they confront these new threats, the group also unravels a disturbing paranormal mystery gripping their animation style, created by Flying Bark Productions, blends cutting-edge CG animation with 2D painterly stylization. It draws visual inspiration from modern hits like Spider-Verse and Arcane, all while capturing a nostalgic '80s Saturday morning cartoon vibe reminiscent of classics like The Real Ghostbusters and the Beetlejuice animated those 2D classics, however, Tales From '85 boasts high-end CG animation with cinematic quality, much like polished video game cutscenes. While Netflix has yet to release official images, a few glimpses from the exclusive sizzle reel at Annecy showed Hawkins Lab , a furious Chief Hopper, and the core group navigating new Duffer Brothers confirmed that Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is part of the official canon. It deepens the backstory of the beloved characters and fills in narrative gaps between the live-action no official release date has been announced, Netflix stated the series is set to premiere inThe show is executive produced by:Flying Bark Productions, also behind The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, is handling the animation.
Geek Tyrant
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
First Details Revealed From Netflix Animated Spinoff Series STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM '85 — GeekTyrant
This week at Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Netflix showed up to present fans with a first look at the animated spinoff series, Stranger Things: Tales From '85 , described as a family spectacle blending nostalgia with supernatural intrigue. Netflix's official logline for the series reads: 'Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town in Stranger Things: Tales From '85, an epic new animated series.' With animation headed by Australian outfit Flying Bark, the show is being executive produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer via their Upside Down Pictures, along with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen via 21 Laps, Eric Robles, – who is showrunning the series – via Flying Bark Productions and Hilary Leavitt from Upside Down Pictures. It is early days, and no images have even been released, but Robles talked a packed Annecy crowd through some of the animatics, character design, scary creatures – including some terrifying upside down pumpkin zombies and a snow shark. Robles revealed many of the projects that have inspired Tales From '85 but it is one above all that became his 'north star.' 'It all went back to The Real Ghostbusters ,' he said. 'It was silly but had a handful of dark, creepy episodes and we just kept talking about that. That became the north star for us.' Other inspirations cited by Robles, who drew on projects old and new for his show about 'friendships, horror-filled story and mystery,' included Transformers, ET and Goosebumps . 'The vision is kids riding bikes, using walkie-talkies,' he added. Making an animated show replete with danger was a new experience for Robles. 'There's danger and not everyone might survive,' he added. 'The danger is real and that had an impact on the design.' Stranger Things: Tales From '85 comes out next year. via: Deadline
India Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Netflix shares first details about Stranger Things animated spin-off, In Your Dreams
Netflix shared the first details of 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' at the Annecy Film Festival on Wednesday. The series will be an animated spin-off set in the chilly winter of 1985. The streaming giant also treated the audience to the first-look poster of its award-contender 'In Your Dreams'.Reports say 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' will be set between seasons 2 and 3 of the original series. The show will also reportedly bring back familiar faces and introduce a new character named Nikki. Nikki is said to be a fierce person who will join the existing gang to fight off strange monsters and crack the paranormal mystery haunting their release date of the series was not announced, but it was confirmed that it would release in 2026, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter. 'Stranger Things' creators Matt and Ross Duffer will be executive producers of the animated series under the banner of Upside Down Pictures, along with Hilary Leavitt, Shawn Levy and 21 Laps's Dan Cohen and Flying Bark Productions's Eric Robles (who will also act as a showrunner). Flying Bark will act as the animation studio for the upcoming series. Previously, they worked on Marvel's 'What If' series, Netflix's 'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie' and the upcoming film, 'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender'. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)Eric Robles said that the idea for the series came from cartoons like 'Scooby-Doo', 'Masters of The Universe' and 'The Real Ghostbusters'. However, the look of the show will be similar to the animation style of 'Spiderman: Across The Spider-Verse' and 'Arcane', the spookiness of the classic Goosebumps book covers and character designs by Meybis Ruiz Cruz (Entergalactic.)Meanwhile, 'In Your Dreams' will revolve around Stevie and her brother Elliot's bid to save their parents' marriage by entering into the realm of dreams to find The Sandman and convince him to grant their wish. Former Pixar creators Alex Woo and Erik Benson, who have previously worked on 'Toy Story 4' and 'Cars 2', are also creating the animated the event, Woo shared that the film was directly inspired by his own childhood. He said that his father, who was sitting in the audience at the event, would be very upset if he didn't share this information and then thanked Netflix for showing belief in his story and said it is something that is very rare these days and shows real leadership in the industry. 'In Your Dreams' is expected to release on November 14.
