Netflix is set to release a live-action prequel to Stranger Things in 2028, with the first episodes directed by Joe Wright and the series run by showrunner Kate Trefry. PinkNews reports that the new show is scheduled to debut in 2028, with Wright directing the first three episodes.
IGN also confirms Netflix’s announcement, highlighting that a first teaser trailer has been released and that Netflix has provided a 2028 release window. Across the two sources, the main differences are in emphasis: PinkNews adds production details about Wright’s role and Trefry’s leadership, while IGN foregrounds the existence of a teaser and the timing information released alongside it.
Both outlets present the announcement as an official Netflix slate item, focused on expanding the Stranger Things franchise through a new live-action series.
