As the dust settles on the Season 5 finale of Stranger Things, creators Matt and Ross Duffer are already teasing a new spinoff. They recently shared some interesting, if somewhat cryptic, details about the project, but firmly denied one popular fan theory about its setting.
When asked by Deadline if the final episode contained any hints about future spinoffs, Ross Duffer acknowledged fans’ curiosity but was quick to correct any misconceptions. “Hopper is not referring to Montauk. There is no Montauk spinoff,” he said.
Ross explained that the reference was intentional but had a symbolic meaning. “It was more of a wink to the fans who know that the show originally started as a story about Montauk,” he said, stressing that it should not be interpreted as hinting at any particular storyline. He also dismissed the idea that familiar characters like Holly and the Children would lead the new project, clarifying, “Obviously it’s not Holly and the Children or anything like that.”
Instead, Ross described the spinoff as a more restrained project. “It’s much smaller than that,” he explained. “It’s early days, but it’s a whole new mythology.” While the new series will maintain connections to the Stranger Things universe, Ross made it clear that it will stand on its own. “It has its own story and mythology,” he added.
Matt Duffer echoed these sentiments to Variety when specifically asked about the mysterious rock seen in the finale. He admitted, “Spin-off, yeah. You nailed us,” and revealed that the series will directly explore that element. “The spinoff will dig into it and explain it, so viewers will understand it,” he said. He also said that the film won’t delve too deeply into the mind flayer or similar creatures, but rather will be a fresh, new story that deals with some loose threads.
The Duffers confirmed that development is already underway. “We’ll start working again on Monday,” Ross revealed. So while Stranger Things ended with Hawkins, a new spinoff rooted in a different mythology is already in the works.
Co-creators Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer have revealed that the upcoming spinoff will focus on a new story and new characters, but there’s still a future in the world of the original series. Coming to Netflix screens in 2026, showrunner Eric Roblesnew anime series Stranger Things: A Tale of 85 Years is set between the second and third seasons and features many familiar faces facing hitherto unimaginable threats. See the announcement below.
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