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Calculated Shard: 193 (from laksa199)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa193.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://insidethemagic.net/2026/03/stranger-things-movie-coming-to-netflix-cast-revealed-dr1/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://insidethemagic.net/2026/03/stranger-things-movie-coming-to-netflix-cast-revealed-dr1/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/03\/stranger-things-movie-coming-to-netflix-cast-revealed-dr1\/","crawl_time":1775011869,"first_indexed_time":1772537896,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"net,insidethemagic!\/2026\/03\/stranger-things-movie-coming-to-netflix-cast-revealed-dr1\/ s443","src_root_hash":"5627367079255860993","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"'Stranger Things' Movie Coming to Netflix, Lead Actor Confirmed","meta_descriptions":["A feature-length 'Stranger Things' prequel has been filmed for Netflix."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Since\nStranger Things\nSeason 5 ended on December 31, just over two months ago, it feels like not a week has gone by without some wild new rumor emerging.\nMost of January was taken up by\n“Conformity Gate,”\nthe viral fan theory that suggested the finale, “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,” was fake and that a “real ending” would drop later that month. Coupled with the fact that hundreds of thousands of fans had signed\na petition demanding a do-over\nfrom Netflix, it’s fair to say Season 5 wasn’t received particularly well.\nCredit: Netflix\nStranger Things\nSpinoffs in the Works\nIn February, the first trailer for the 3D animated series\nStranger Things: Tales From ’85\npremiered. Although it was generally well received by those excited to see more from their favorite characters and Hawkins and the Upside Down, some fans believe that the upcoming series,\nwhich is considered canon\n, is nothing more than\na\nDungeons & Dragons\ncampaign\n.\nWatch \nthe trailer for \nTales From ’85\n below:\nRelated:\n‘Stranger Things’ Confirms That Major Character Survived Season 5 Finale — Here’s How\nTales From ’85\npremieres on Netflix on April 23, but it isn’t the only new\nStranger Things\ninstallment in development.\nA live-action spinoff\nthat will “delve into” the origins of the mysterious “briefcase rock” revealed in the Season 5 finale is also in the works; however, unlike the animated series, it won’t feature any returning characters from the flagship series.\nRecently, it was confirmed that\nanother Stranger Things\norigin story\nis coming to Netflix.\nCredit: Netflix\nStranger Things \nLive-Action Prequel Filmed for Netflix\nLast month,\nCollider\nreported that the stage play\nStranger Things: The First Shadow\n, a prequel to the main series that takes place in 1959, was being filmed for Netflix.\nThe story follows a young Henry Creel\n, focusing on his time at high school before he becomes Vecna. It also features young versions of Joyce Byers, Jim Hopper, and Bob Newby.\nHere’s the description for the stage play, per\nthe official website\n:\nBefore the world turned upside down…\nHawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town.\nWhen new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.\nBrought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.\nWatch\nthe official Broadway trailer\n for the award-winning show below:\nPer the report, producers canceled public performances of the show so that it could be filmed for the streaming service, with the original cast members — including Tony nominee Louis McCartney, who plays the young Henry Creel — before they depart the production March 29.\nPublic performances of \nThe First Shadow\n resumed on Sunday, February 15.\nWhile no release dates have been shared, viewers can expect a small-screen version of the critically acclaimed West End and Broadway hit.\nAccording to Stranger Things Updates on\nX (formerly Twitter)\n,\nrecent performances of\nThe First Shadow\nhave been reportedly changed\nto more fully align with the events of Season 5.\nCredit: Netflix\nAnother Rumor Emerges, but This One Could Be True\nMeanwhile, the rumor mill continues, with many fans now convinced that a\nStranger Things\nmovie is secretly in development. Season 5’s Holly Wheeler actress Nell Fisher was recently asked about those rumors by\nAbsolute Radio\n, to which she replied, “I have not heard anything. I have not heard anything. I mean, I think it’s every day the internet comes up with some theory or other, but, you know, who’s to say.” Watch the interview on\nTikTok\nbelow:\n@absoluteradio\nAre the rumours of a Stranger Things film to be believed? We asked Nell Fisher (aka Holly Wheeler) what she thought…\n#strangerthings\n♬ original sound – Absolute Radio\nIn the comments, fans are convinced she’s being secretive.\n“She’s hiding something,” one writes.\n“Oh Nell, you’re DEFINITELY hiding something,” another chimes in.\nOf course, it’s possible the rumor of a movie relates to\nThe First Shadow\n, which will, presumably, arrive on Netflix in full, with the production’s approximate runtime — without the intermission, that is — clocking in at around 2 hours and 30 minutes on the West End and 2 hours 45 minutes on Broadway (although performances vary).\nWhile it could, in theory, be divided into episodes, it simply isn’t long enough to justify even a miniseries. As such, it’s likely to stream in full.\nThe First Shadow\n, which will be the closest thing we have to a\nStranger Things\nfilm once it leaves the editing room, is heading to Netflix.\nThe First Shadow\nis now running in the West End and on Broadway.\nTales From ’85\npremieres on April 23. \nStranger Things\n seasons 1 — 5\n are now streaming on Netflix.\nHave you seen \nThe First Shadow\n? Let us know in the comments!","attrs_markdown":"# 'Stranger Things' Movie Coming to Netflix, Lead Actor Confirmed\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/03\/stranger-things-movie-coming-to-netflix-cast-revealed-dr1\/#content)\n\nMenu\n\n- [Disney Parks](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/theme-parks\/)\n  - [Walt Disney World](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/theme-parks\/disney-parks\/walt-disney-world\/)\n  - [Disneyland Resort](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/theme-parks\/disney-parks\/disneyland-resort\/)\n  - [Disneyland Paris](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/theme-parks\/disney-parks\/disneyland-resort-paris\/)\n  - [Tokyo Disneyland](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/theme-parks\/disney-parks\/tokyo-disneyland\/)\n  - [Hong Kong Disneyland](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/theme-parks\/disney-parks\/hong-kong-disneyland-theme-parks\/)\n  - [Shanghai Disneyland](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/theme-parks\/disney-parks\/shanghai-disneyland\/)\n  - [Disneyland Abu Dhabi](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/theme-parks\/disney-parks\/disneyland-abu-dhabi\/)\n- [More Theme Parks](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/theme-parks\/)\n  - 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[Contact Us For Add’l Advertising Options](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/contact\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/) » [Entertainment](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/entertainment\/)\n\n## ‘Stranger Things’ Movie Coming to Netflix, Lead Actor Confirmed\nin [Entertainment](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/entertainment\/), [Movies & TV](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/entertainment\/movies-and-tv\/)\n\nPosted on\n\nMarch 3, 2026\n\nMarch 3, 2026\n\nby [Daniel Roberts](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/author\/daniel_roberts\/)  [![](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/wp-content\/themes\/itm\/includes\/svgs\/comment.svg)1 Comment](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/03\/stranger-things-movie-coming-to-netflix-cast-revealed-dr1\/comments\/)\n\n![L to R: Steve, Mike, and Jonathan in the Abyss in 'Stranger Things'](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-26-1-800x400.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/wp-content\/themes\/itm\/includes\/svgs\/camera.svg)Credit: Netflix\n\nSince *Stranger Things* Season 5 ended on December 31, just over two months ago, it feels like not a week has gone by without some wild new rumor emerging.\n\nMost of January was taken up by [“Conformity Gate,”](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/01\/stranger-things-season-5-fake-ending-conformity-gate-secret-episode-dr1mmb\/) the viral fan theory that suggested the finale, “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,” was fake and that a “real ending” would drop later that month. Coupled with the fact that hundreds of thousands of fans had signed [a petition demanding a do-over](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/01\/stranger-things-season-5-alternate-ending-will-it-be-released-on-netflix-dr1mmb\/) from Netflix, it’s fair to say Season 5 wasn’t received particularly well.\n\n![L to R: Will, Dustin, and Lucas in 'Stranger Things' Season 5](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-20.jpg)\n\nCredit: Netflix\n### *Stranger Things* Spinoffs in the Works\nIn February, the first trailer for the 3D animated series *Stranger Things: Tales From ’85* premiered. Although it was generally well received by those excited to see more from their favorite characters and Hawkins and the Upside Down, some fans believe that the upcoming series, [which is considered canon](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/02\/stranger-things-tales-from-85-trailer-canon-dr1mmb\/), is nothing more than [a *Dungeons & Dragons* campaign](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/02\/conformity-gate-new-stranger-things-theory-tales-from-85-dr1\/).\n\nWatch [the trailer for *Tales From ’85*](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fUiJulYbUaE) below:\n\n> ***Related: [‘Stranger Things’ Confirms That Major Character Survived Season 5 Finale — Here’s How](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/01\/stranger-things-season-5-finale-eleven-death-dr1mmb\/)***\n\n*Tales From ’85* premieres on Netflix on April 23, but it isn’t the only new *Stranger Things* installment in development. [A live-action spinoff](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/01\/6-official-stranger-things-spinoffs-have-been-confirmed-dr1mmb\/) that will “delve into” the origins of the mysterious “briefcase rock” revealed in the Season 5 finale is also in the works; however, unlike the animated series, it won’t feature any returning characters from the flagship series.\n\nRecently, it was confirmed that [*another Stranger Things* origin story](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/02\/stranger-things-live-action-prequel-coming-to-netflix-official-trailer-already-revealed-dr1\/) is coming to Netflix.\n\n![Max and Holly in a cave in 'Stranger Things'](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='600'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20600'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\nCredit: Netflix\n### *Stranger Things* Live-Action Prequel Filmed for Netflix\nLast month, [*Collider*](https:\/\/collider.com\/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-filmed-for-netflix-cancelled-week-of-shows-for-filming\/) reported that the stage play *Stranger Things: The First Shadow*, a prequel to the main series that takes place in 1959, was being filmed for Netflix.\n\n[The story follows a young Henry Creel](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2025\/06\/stranger-things-season-5-vecna-storyline-the-first-shadow-th1\/), focusing on his time at high school before he becomes Vecna. It also features young versions of Joyce Byers, Jim Hopper, and Bob Newby.\n\nHere’s the description for the stage play, per [the official website](https:\/\/uk.strangerthingsonstage.com\/):\n\n> ### *Before the world turned upside down…*\n\n> *Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town.*\n> \n> *When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.*\n> \n> *Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.*\n\nWatch [the official Broadway trailer](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=64zDRZA2N_I) for the award-winning show below:\n\nPer the report, producers canceled public performances of the show so that it could be filmed for the streaming service, with the original cast members — including Tony nominee Louis McCartney, who plays the young Henry Creel — before they depart the production March 29.\n\nPublic performances of [*The First Shadow*](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2023\/05\/when-is-stranger-things-the-first-shadow-out-in-theaters-dr1\/) resumed on Sunday, February 15.\n\nWhile no release dates have been shared, viewers can expect a small-screen version of the critically acclaimed West End and Broadway hit.\n\nAccording to Stranger Things Updates on [X (formerly Twitter)](https:\/\/x.com\/Updates_SThings\/status\/2023408798535467159), [recent performances of *The First Shadow* have been reportedly changed](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/02\/stranger-things-reportedly-rewritten-and-will-be-re-released-after-season-5-debacle-th1\/) to more fully align with the events of Season 5.\n\n!['Stranger Things: The First Shadow' poster](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='600'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20600'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\nCredit: Netflix\n### Another Rumor Emerges, but This One Could Be True\nMeanwhile, the rumor mill continues, with many fans now convinced that a *Stranger Things* movie is secretly in development. Season 5’s Holly Wheeler actress Nell Fisher was recently asked about those rumors by *Absolute Radio*, to which she replied, “I have not heard anything. I have not heard anything. I mean, I think it’s every day the internet comes up with some theory or other, but, you know, who’s to say.” Watch the interview on [TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@absoluteradio\/video\/7610389994410134816) below:\n\n> [@absoluteradio](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@absoluteradio?refer=embed \"@absoluteradio\")\n> \n> Are the rumours of a Stranger Things film to be believed? We asked Nell Fisher (aka Holly Wheeler) what she thought… [\\#strangerthings](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/strangerthings?refer=embed \"strangerthings\")\n> \n> [♬ original sound – Absolute Radio](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7610390093668404000?refer=embed \"♬ original sound - Absolute Radio\")\n\nIn the comments, fans are convinced she’s being secretive.\n\n“She’s hiding something,” one writes.\n\n“Oh Nell, you’re DEFINITELY hiding something,” another chimes in.\n\nOf course, it’s possible the rumor of a movie relates to *The First Shadow*, which will, presumably, arrive on Netflix in full, with the production’s approximate runtime — without the intermission, that is — clocking in at around 2 hours and 30 minutes on the West End and 2 hours 45 minutes on Broadway (although performances vary).\n\nWhile it could, in theory, be divided into episodes, it simply isn’t long enough to justify even a miniseries. As such, it’s likely to stream in full. *The First Shadow*, which will be the closest thing we have to a *Stranger Things* film once it leaves the editing room, is heading to Netflix.\n\n*The First Shadow* is now running in the West End and on Broadway. [*Tales From ’85*](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/02\/conformity-gate-new-stranger-things-theory-tales-from-85-dr1\/) premieres on April 23. [*Stranger Things* seasons 1 — 5](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/01\/stranger-things-all-5-seasons-ranked-worst-to-best-dr1\/) are now streaming on Netflix.\n\n**Have you seen *The First Shadow*? Let us know in the comments\\!**\n\nin [Entertainment](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/entertainment\/), [Movies & TV](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/entertainment\/movies-and-tv\/)\n\nTagged:[Stranger Things](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/tag\/stranger-things\/)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='100'%20height='100'%20viewBox='0%200%20100%20100'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/author\/daniel_roberts\/)\n\n#### [Daniel Roberts](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/author\/daniel_roberts\/)\nDan is a huge fan of Star Wars, Disney, Jurassic Park, Ghostbusters and Harry Potter, and has written for numerous entertainment websites.\n\n[![](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/wp-content\/themes\/itm\/includes\/svgs\/comment.svg) View Comment (1)](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/03\/stranger-things-movie-coming-to-netflix-cast-revealed-dr1\/comments\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/wp-content\/themes\/itm\/includes\/svgs\/arrow-up.svg)](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/03\/stranger-things-movie-coming-to-netflix-cast-revealed-dr1\/ \"Return to Top\")\n\n## Inside the Magic: Your Ultimate Source for Themed Entertainment Coverage\n**Inside the Magic** is the world’s largest website for fans of Disney World, Disneyland, Marvel, and Star Wars.\n\nFounded in 2005, Inside the Magic has evolved from a small central Florida-based website and weekly podcast into the comprehensive multimedia experience it is today. We focus on bringing you all things fun so you can plan your theme park vacation, enjoy Disney at home, and more.\n\n© 2005–2026 JAK Schmidt, Inc. All rights reserved.\n\n- [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/insidethemagic)\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/insidethemagic)\n- [Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/InsideTheMagic)\n\n**[ABOUT](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/about-inside-the-magic\/)   [CONTACT US](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/contact\/) \\| [ADVERTISE ON ITM](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/contact\/)   [PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF SERVICE](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/privacy-policy\/)**\n\nBy using this site you agree to our [privacy policy](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/privacy-policy\/). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of [Inside the Magic](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/).","attrs_readable_markdown":"Since *Stranger Things* Season 5 ended on December 31, just over two months ago, it feels like not a week has gone by without some wild new rumor emerging.\n\nMost of January was taken up by [“Conformity Gate,”](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/01\/stranger-things-season-5-fake-ending-conformity-gate-secret-episode-dr1mmb\/) the viral fan theory that suggested the finale, “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,” was fake and that a “real ending” would drop later that month. Coupled with the fact that hundreds of thousands of fans had signed [a petition demanding a do-over](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/01\/stranger-things-season-5-alternate-ending-will-it-be-released-on-netflix-dr1mmb\/) from Netflix, it’s fair to say Season 5 wasn’t received particularly well.\n\n![L to R: Will, Dustin, and Lucas in 'Stranger Things' Season 5](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-20.jpg)\n\nCredit: Netflix\n### *Stranger Things* Spinoffs in the Works\nIn February, the first trailer for the 3D animated series *Stranger Things: Tales From ’85* premiered. Although it was generally well received by those excited to see more from their favorite characters and Hawkins and the Upside Down, some fans believe that the upcoming series, [which is considered canon](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/02\/stranger-things-tales-from-85-trailer-canon-dr1mmb\/), is nothing more than [a *Dungeons & Dragons* campaign](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/02\/conformity-gate-new-stranger-things-theory-tales-from-85-dr1\/).\n\nWatch [the trailer for *Tales From ’85*](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fUiJulYbUaE) below:\n\n> ***Related: [‘Stranger Things’ Confirms That Major Character Survived Season 5 Finale — Here’s How](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/01\/stranger-things-season-5-finale-eleven-death-dr1mmb\/)***\n\n*Tales From ’85* premieres on Netflix on April 23, but it isn’t the only new *Stranger Things* installment in development. [A live-action spinoff](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/01\/6-official-stranger-things-spinoffs-have-been-confirmed-dr1mmb\/) that will “delve into” the origins of the mysterious “briefcase rock” revealed in the Season 5 finale is also in the works; however, unlike the animated series, it won’t feature any returning characters from the flagship series.\n\nRecently, it was confirmed that [*another Stranger Things* origin story](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/02\/stranger-things-live-action-prequel-coming-to-netflix-official-trailer-already-revealed-dr1\/) is coming to Netflix.\n\n![Max and Holly in a cave in 'Stranger Things'](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-11.jpg)\n\nCredit: Netflix\n### *Stranger Things* Live-Action Prequel Filmed for Netflix\nLast month, [*Collider*](https:\/\/collider.com\/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-filmed-for-netflix-cancelled-week-of-shows-for-filming\/) reported that the stage play *Stranger Things: The First Shadow*, a prequel to the main series that takes place in 1959, was being filmed for Netflix.\n\n[The story follows a young Henry Creel](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2025\/06\/stranger-things-season-5-vecna-storyline-the-first-shadow-th1\/), focusing on his time at high school before he becomes Vecna. It also features young versions of Joyce Byers, Jim Hopper, and Bob Newby.\n\nHere’s the description for the stage play, per [the official website](https:\/\/uk.strangerthingsonstage.com\/):\n\n> ### *Before the world turned upside down…*\n\n> *Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town.*\n> \n> *When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.*\n> \n> *Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.*\n\nWatch [the official Broadway trailer](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=64zDRZA2N_I) for the award-winning show below:\n\nPer the report, producers canceled public performances of the show so that it could be filmed for the streaming service, with the original cast members — including Tony nominee Louis McCartney, who plays the young Henry Creel — before they depart the production March 29.\n\nPublic performances of [*The First Shadow*](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2023\/05\/when-is-stranger-things-the-first-shadow-out-in-theaters-dr1\/) resumed on Sunday, February 15.\n\nWhile no release dates have been shared, viewers can expect a small-screen version of the critically acclaimed West End and Broadway hit.\n\nAccording to Stranger Things Updates on [X (formerly Twitter)](https:\/\/x.com\/Updates_SThings\/status\/2023408798535467159), [recent performances of *The First Shadow* have been reportedly changed](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/02\/stranger-things-reportedly-rewritten-and-will-be-re-released-after-season-5-debacle-th1\/) to more fully align with the events of Season 5.\n\n!['Stranger Things: The First Shadow' poster](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Stranger-Things-The-First-Shadow.jpg)\n\nCredit: Netflix\n### Another Rumor Emerges, but This One Could Be True\nMeanwhile, the rumor mill continues, with many fans now convinced that a *Stranger Things* movie is secretly in development. Season 5’s Holly Wheeler actress Nell Fisher was recently asked about those rumors by *Absolute Radio*, to which she replied, “I have not heard anything. I have not heard anything. I mean, I think it’s every day the internet comes up with some theory or other, but, you know, who’s to say.” Watch the interview on [TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@absoluteradio\/video\/7610389994410134816) below:\n\n> [@absoluteradio](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@absoluteradio?refer=embed \"@absoluteradio\")\n> \n> Are the rumours of a Stranger Things film to be believed? We asked Nell Fisher (aka Holly Wheeler) what she thought… [\\#strangerthings](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/strangerthings?refer=embed \"strangerthings\")\n> \n> [♬ original sound – Absolute Radio](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7610390093668404000?refer=embed \"♬ original sound - Absolute Radio\")\n\nIn the comments, fans are convinced she’s being secretive.\n\n“She’s hiding something,” one writes.\n\n“Oh Nell, you’re DEFINITELY hiding something,” another chimes in.\n\nOf course, it’s possible the rumor of a movie relates to *The First Shadow*, which will, presumably, arrive on Netflix in full, with the production’s approximate runtime — without the intermission, that is — clocking in at around 2 hours and 30 minutes on the West End and 2 hours 45 minutes on Broadway (although performances vary).\n\nWhile it could, in theory, be divided into episodes, it simply isn’t long enough to justify even a miniseries. As such, it’s likely to stream in full. *The First Shadow*, which will be the closest thing we have to a *Stranger Things* film once it leaves the editing room, is heading to Netflix.\n\n*The First Shadow* is now running in the West End and on Broadway. [*Tales From ’85*](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/02\/conformity-gate-new-stranger-things-theory-tales-from-85-dr1\/) premieres on April 23. [*Stranger Things* seasons 1 — 5](https:\/\/insidethemagic.net\/2026\/01\/stranger-things-all-5-seasons-ranked-worst-to-best-dr1\/) are now streaming on Netflix.\n\n**Have you seen *The First Shadow*? Let us know in the comments\\!**","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Since Stranger Things Season 5 ended on December 31, just over two months ago, it feels like not a week has gone by without some wild new rumor emerging. Most of January was taken up by “Conformity Gate,” the viral fan theory that suggested the finale, “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,” was fake and that a “real ending” would drop later that month. Coupled with the fact that hundreds of thousands of fans had signed a petition demanding a do-over from Netflix, it’s fair to say Season 5 wasn’t received particularly well. Credit: Netflix Stranger Things Spinoffs in the Works In February, the first trailer for the 3D animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 premiered. Although it was generally well received by those excited to see more from their favorite characters and Hawkins and the Upside Down, some fans believe that the upcoming series, which is considered canon , is nothing more than a Dungeons & Dragons campaign . Watch the trailer for Tales From ’85 below: Related: ‘Stranger Things’ Confirms That Major Character Survived Season 5 Finale — Here’s How Tales From ’85 premieres on Netflix on April 23, but it isn’t the only new Stranger Things installment in development. A live-action spinoff that will “delve into” the origins of the mysterious “briefcase rock” revealed in the Season 5 finale is also in the works; however, unlike the animated series, it won’t feature any returning characters from the flagship series. Recently, it was confirmed that another Stranger Things origin story is coming to Netflix. Credit: Netflix Stranger Things Live-Action Prequel Filmed for Netflix Last month, Collider reported that the stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow , a prequel to the main series that takes place in 1959, was being filmed for Netflix. The story follows a young Henry Creel , focusing on his time at high school before he becomes Vecna. It also features young versions of Joyce Byers, Jim Hopper, and Bob Newby. Here’s the description for the stage play, per the official website : Before the world turned upside down… Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach. Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end. Watch the official Broadway trailer for the award-winning show below: Per the report, producers canceled public performances of the show so that it could be filmed for the streaming service, with the original cast members — including Tony nominee Louis McCartney, who plays the young Henry Creel — before they depart the production March 29. Public performances of The First Shadow resumed on Sunday, February 15. While no release dates have been shared, viewers can expect a small-screen version of the critically acclaimed West End and Broadway hit. According to Stranger Things Updates on X (formerly Twitter) , recent performances of The First Shadow have been reportedly changed to more fully align with the events of Season 5. Credit: Netflix Another Rumor Emerges, but This One Could Be True Meanwhile, the rumor mill continues, with many fans now convinced that a Stranger Things movie is secretly in development. Season 5’s Holly Wheeler actress Nell Fisher was recently asked about those rumors by Absolute Radio , to which she replied, “I have not heard anything. I have not heard anything. I mean, I think it’s every day the internet comes up with some theory or other, but, you know, who’s to say.” Watch the interview on TikTok below: @absoluteradio Are the rumours of a Stranger Things film to be believed? We asked Nell Fisher (aka Holly Wheeler) what she thought… #strangerthings ♬ original sound – Absolute Radio In the comments, fans are convinced she’s being secretive. “She’s hiding something,” one writes. “Oh Nell, you’re DEFINITELY hiding something,” another chimes in. Of course, it’s possible the rumor of a movie relates to The First Shadow , which will, presumably, arrive on Netflix in full, with the production’s approximate runtime — without the intermission, that is — clocking in at around 2 hours and 30 minutes on the West End and 2 hours 45 minutes on Broadway (although performances vary). While it could, in theory, be divided into episodes, it simply isn’t long enough to justify even a miniseries. As such, it’s likely to stream in full. The First Shadow , which will be the closest thing we have to a Stranger Things film once it leaves the editing room, is heading to Netflix. The First Shadow is now running in the West End and on Broadway. Tales From ’85 premieres on April 23. Stranger Things seasons 1 — 5 are now streaming on Netflix. Have you seen The First Shadow ? Let us know in the comments!
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Most of January was taken up by [“Conformity Gate,”](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/01/stranger-things-season-5-fake-ending-conformity-gate-secret-episode-dr1mmb/) the viral fan theory that suggested the finale, “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,” was fake and that a “real ending” would drop later that month. Coupled with the fact that hundreds of thousands of fans had signed [a petition demanding a do-over](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/01/stranger-things-season-5-alternate-ending-will-it-be-released-on-netflix-dr1mmb/) from Netflix, it’s fair to say Season 5 wasn’t received particularly well. ![L to R: Will, Dustin, and Lucas in 'Stranger Things' Season 5](https://insidethemagic.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untitled-design-20.jpg) Credit: Netflix ### Stranger Things Spinoffs in the Works In February, the first trailer for the 3D animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 premiered. Although it was generally well received by those excited to see more from their favorite characters and Hawkins and the Upside Down, some fans believe that the upcoming series, [which is considered canon](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/02/stranger-things-tales-from-85-trailer-canon-dr1mmb/), is nothing more than [a Dungeons & Dragons campaign](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/02/conformity-gate-new-stranger-things-theory-tales-from-85-dr1/). Watch [the trailer for Tales From ’85](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUiJulYbUaE) below: > *Related: [‘Stranger Things’ Confirms That Major Character Survived Season 5 Finale — Here’s How](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/01/stranger-things-season-5-finale-eleven-death-dr1mmb/)* Tales From ’85 premieres on Netflix on April 23, but it isn’t the only new Stranger Things installment in development. [A live-action spinoff](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/01/6-official-stranger-things-spinoffs-have-been-confirmed-dr1mmb/) that will “delve into” the origins of the mysterious “briefcase rock” revealed in the Season 5 finale is also in the works; however, unlike the animated series, it won’t feature any returning characters from the flagship series. Recently, it was confirmed that [another Stranger Things origin story](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/02/stranger-things-live-action-prequel-coming-to-netflix-official-trailer-already-revealed-dr1/) is coming to Netflix. ![Max and Holly in a cave in 'Stranger Things'](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='600'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20600'%3E%3C/svg%3E) Credit: Netflix ### Stranger Things Live-Action Prequel Filmed for Netflix Last month, [Collider](https://collider.com/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-filmed-for-netflix-cancelled-week-of-shows-for-filming/) reported that the stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a prequel to the main series that takes place in 1959, was being filmed for Netflix. [The story follows a young Henry Creel](https://insidethemagic.net/2025/06/stranger-things-season-5-vecna-storyline-the-first-shadow-th1/), focusing on his time at high school before he becomes Vecna. It also features young versions of Joyce Byers, Jim Hopper, and Bob Newby. Here’s the description for the stage play, per [the official website](https://uk.strangerthingsonstage.com/): > ### Before the world turned upside down… > Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. > > When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach. > > Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end. Watch [the official Broadway trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64zDRZA2N_I) for the award-winning show below: Per the report, producers canceled public performances of the show so that it could be filmed for the streaming service, with the original cast members — including Tony nominee Louis McCartney, who plays the young Henry Creel — before they depart the production March 29. Public performances of [The First Shadow](https://insidethemagic.net/2023/05/when-is-stranger-things-the-first-shadow-out-in-theaters-dr1/) resumed on Sunday, February 15. While no release dates have been shared, viewers can expect a small-screen version of the critically acclaimed West End and Broadway hit. According to Stranger Things Updates on [X (formerly Twitter)](https://x.com/Updates_SThings/status/2023408798535467159), [recent performances of The First Shadow have been reportedly changed](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/02/stranger-things-reportedly-rewritten-and-will-be-re-released-after-season-5-debacle-th1/) to more fully align with the events of Season 5. !['Stranger Things: The First Shadow' poster](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='600'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20600'%3E%3C/svg%3E) Credit: Netflix ### Another Rumor Emerges, but This One Could Be True Meanwhile, the rumor mill continues, with many fans now convinced that a Stranger Things movie is secretly in development. Season 5’s Holly Wheeler actress Nell Fisher was recently asked about those rumors by Absolute Radio, to which she replied, “I have not heard anything. I have not heard anything. I mean, I think it’s every day the internet comes up with some theory or other, but, you know, who’s to say.” Watch the interview on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@absoluteradio/video/7610389994410134816) below: > [@absoluteradio](https://www.tiktok.com/@absoluteradio?refer=embed "@absoluteradio") > > Are the rumours of a Stranger Things film to be believed? We asked Nell Fisher (aka Holly Wheeler) what she thought… [\#strangerthings](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/strangerthings?refer=embed "strangerthings") > > [♬ original sound – Absolute Radio](https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7610390093668404000?refer=embed "♬ original sound - Absolute Radio") In the comments, fans are convinced she’s being secretive. “She’s hiding something,” one writes. “Oh Nell, you’re DEFINITELY hiding something,” another chimes in. Of course, it’s possible the rumor of a movie relates to The First Shadow, which will, presumably, arrive on Netflix in full, with the production’s approximate runtime — without the intermission, that is — clocking in at around 2 hours and 30 minutes on the West End and 2 hours 45 minutes on Broadway (although performances vary). While it could, in theory, be divided into episodes, it simply isn’t long enough to justify even a miniseries. As such, it’s likely to stream in full. The First Shadow, which will be the closest thing we have to a Stranger Things film once it leaves the editing room, is heading to Netflix. The First Shadow is now running in the West End and on Broadway. [Tales From ’85](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/02/conformity-gate-new-stranger-things-theory-tales-from-85-dr1/) premieres on April 23. 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Readable Markdown	Since Stranger Things Season 5 ended on December 31, just over two months ago, it feels like not a week has gone by without some wild new rumor emerging. Most of January was taken up by [“Conformity Gate,”](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/01/stranger-things-season-5-fake-ending-conformity-gate-secret-episode-dr1mmb/) the viral fan theory that suggested the finale, “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,” was fake and that a “real ending” would drop later that month. Coupled with the fact that hundreds of thousands of fans had signed [a petition demanding a do-over](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/01/stranger-things-season-5-alternate-ending-will-it-be-released-on-netflix-dr1mmb/) from Netflix, it’s fair to say Season 5 wasn’t received particularly well. ![L to R: Will, Dustin, and Lucas in 'Stranger Things' Season 5](https://insidethemagic.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untitled-design-20.jpg) Credit: Netflix ### Stranger Things Spinoffs in the Works In February, the first trailer for the 3D animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 premiered. Although it was generally well received by those excited to see more from their favorite characters and Hawkins and the Upside Down, some fans believe that the upcoming series, [which is considered canon](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/02/stranger-things-tales-from-85-trailer-canon-dr1mmb/), is nothing more than [a Dungeons & Dragons campaign](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/02/conformity-gate-new-stranger-things-theory-tales-from-85-dr1/). Watch [the trailer for Tales From ’85](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUiJulYbUaE) below: > *Related: [‘Stranger Things’ Confirms That Major Character Survived Season 5 Finale — Here’s How](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/01/stranger-things-season-5-finale-eleven-death-dr1mmb/)* Tales From ’85 premieres on Netflix on April 23, but it isn’t the only new Stranger Things installment in development. [A live-action spinoff](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/01/6-official-stranger-things-spinoffs-have-been-confirmed-dr1mmb/) that will “delve into” the origins of the mysterious “briefcase rock” revealed in the Season 5 finale is also in the works; however, unlike the animated series, it won’t feature any returning characters from the flagship series. Recently, it was confirmed that [another Stranger Things origin story](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/02/stranger-things-live-action-prequel-coming-to-netflix-official-trailer-already-revealed-dr1/) is coming to Netflix. ![Max and Holly in a cave in 'Stranger Things'](https://insidethemagic.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untitled-design-11.jpg) Credit: Netflix ### Stranger Things Live-Action Prequel Filmed for Netflix Last month, [Collider](https://collider.com/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-filmed-for-netflix-cancelled-week-of-shows-for-filming/) reported that the stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a prequel to the main series that takes place in 1959, was being filmed for Netflix. [The story follows a young Henry Creel](https://insidethemagic.net/2025/06/stranger-things-season-5-vecna-storyline-the-first-shadow-th1/), focusing on his time at high school before he becomes Vecna. It also features young versions of Joyce Byers, Jim Hopper, and Bob Newby. Here’s the description for the stage play, per [the official website](https://uk.strangerthingsonstage.com/): > ### Before the world turned upside down… > Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. > > When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach. > > Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end. Watch [the official Broadway trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64zDRZA2N_I) for the award-winning show below: Per the report, producers canceled public performances of the show so that it could be filmed for the streaming service, with the original cast members — including Tony nominee Louis McCartney, who plays the young Henry Creel — before they depart the production March 29. Public performances of [The First Shadow](https://insidethemagic.net/2023/05/when-is-stranger-things-the-first-shadow-out-in-theaters-dr1/) resumed on Sunday, February 15. While no release dates have been shared, viewers can expect a small-screen version of the critically acclaimed West End and Broadway hit. According to Stranger Things Updates on [X (formerly Twitter)](https://x.com/Updates_SThings/status/2023408798535467159), [recent performances of The First Shadow have been reportedly changed](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/02/stranger-things-reportedly-rewritten-and-will-be-re-released-after-season-5-debacle-th1/) to more fully align with the events of Season 5. !['Stranger Things: The First Shadow' poster](https://insidethemagic.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Stranger-Things-The-First-Shadow.jpg) Credit: Netflix ### Another Rumor Emerges, but This One Could Be True Meanwhile, the rumor mill continues, with many fans now convinced that a Stranger Things movie is secretly in development. Season 5’s Holly Wheeler actress Nell Fisher was recently asked about those rumors by Absolute Radio, to which she replied, “I have not heard anything. I have not heard anything. I mean, I think it’s every day the internet comes up with some theory or other, but, you know, who’s to say.” Watch the interview on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@absoluteradio/video/7610389994410134816) below: > [@absoluteradio](https://www.tiktok.com/@absoluteradio?refer=embed "@absoluteradio") > > Are the rumours of a Stranger Things film to be believed? We asked Nell Fisher (aka Holly Wheeler) what she thought… [\#strangerthings](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/strangerthings?refer=embed "strangerthings") > > [♬ original sound – Absolute Radio](https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7610390093668404000?refer=embed "♬ original sound - Absolute Radio") In the comments, fans are convinced she’s being secretive. “She’s hiding something,” one writes. “Oh Nell, you’re DEFINITELY hiding something,” another chimes in. Of course, it’s possible the rumor of a movie relates to The First Shadow, which will, presumably, arrive on Netflix in full, with the production’s approximate runtime — without the intermission, that is — clocking in at around 2 hours and 30 minutes on the West End and 2 hours 45 minutes on Broadway (although performances vary). While it could, in theory, be divided into episodes, it simply isn’t long enough to justify even a miniseries. As such, it’s likely to stream in full. The First Shadow, which will be the closest thing we have to a Stranger Things film once it leaves the editing room, is heading to Netflix. The First Shadow is now running in the West End and on Broadway. [Tales From ’85](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/02/conformity-gate-new-stranger-things-theory-tales-from-85-dr1/) premieres on April 23. [Stranger Things seasons 1 — 5](https://insidethemagic.net/2026/01/stranger-things-all-5-seasons-ranked-worst-to-best-dr1/) are now streaming on Netflix. *Have you seen The First Shadow? Let us know in the comments\!*
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