Netflix announces and orders a live-action Stranger Things spinoff titled Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure, with a planned debut in 2028. Multiple outlets report the series is a prequel set in the 1950s and takes place before Stranger Things, positioning it as an earlier chapter tied to the Hawkins universe.
Coverage also describes the creative setup and scope. TVLine and other outlets say Netflix has ordered the show, while Deadline adds that it is co-created by Kate Trefry and the Duffer Brothers and notes direction by Joe Wright. Several sources mention the show will feature all-new characters and a different showrunner, emphasizing it as a distinct story rather than a direct continuation. Variety frames the announcement as part of “Stranger Things” Day, referencing the franchise’s ongoing fan event tied to the original series’ lore.
While the basic facts largely align across outlets, the emphasis varies: some lead with the 2028 return date, others with the 1950s setting and prequel positioning, and Deadline provides the most detail on the credited creative team. Differences in how outlets spell or refer to the title are minor and consistent with typical reporting formatting.
