Netflix greenlights a 'Stranger Things' spin-off series to help build a franchise
LOS ANGELES: Netflix said on Wednesday it is developing a spin-off of science fiction series 'Stranger Things' as the streaming service works to build its biggest English-language hit into a broad entertainment franchise.
The new series will be based on an original idea from Matt and Ross Duffer, the twins who created 'Stranger Things,' Netflix said in a statement. No details on the story or characters were provided.
Netflix also announced a stage play set in the world of 'Stranger Things.'
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The supernatural thriller starring Winona Ryder and David Harbour has set viewing records for Netflix, surpassing the Regency-era drama 'Bridgerton' as the company's most-watched English-language show.
'Stranger Things' reverberated through the cultural zeitgeist when it debuted in 2016 and turned then-12-year-old Millie Bobby Brown into a global star. The most recent season propelled Kate Bush's song 'Running Up That Hill' to the top of the iTunes and Spotify charts 37 years after its original release.
The fourth season concluded with the final two episodes last week, briefly crashing the Netflix app as fans rushed to view it. The series has logged 1.15 billion hours in viewing time on Netflix, behind only South Korean drama 'Squid Game.'
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