‘Stranger Things’ Writers Shut Down ‘Eleven’ Spinoff Report: ‘Not True’

With stranger things As the end nears, fans are excited to see how the final chapter of the hit Netflix series will come to an end. They’re also excited to see how the franchise will live on after the end of the flagship series, with many fans hoping their favorite characters’ stories could be continued via spinoff projects.

Of course, it’s understandable to want to see more of the characters we’ve come to know and love on the show, which is why fans were quick to get behind a recent report from Giant Freakin Robot that suggested Millie Bobby Brown would be continuing in her role as Eleven about a spinoff project. According to the report, Brown has signed a deal to reprise her role as Eleven in a spin-off.

The report quickly managed to generate enthusiasm among fans; The excitement was short-lived, however, as those actually involved with the show were quick to respond to the report.

After getting wind of Giant Freankin Robot’s report, the stranger things The authors quickly closed the report with a short and sweet reply. “Not true,” the show’s writers’ official Twitter handle replied to the tweet sharing the false news, making it crystal clear that the reports of an Eleven spinoff aren’t true.

Is Netflix developing a Stranger Things spinoff?

Although Netflix is ​​not developing any stranger things Spin-off centered around Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven at the time, the Duffer Brothers have confirmed there are plans to continue the franchise after the show’s final season. How will the franchise continue? That remains a mystery as the Duffers haven’t confirmed any details about the spin-off.

During a 2022 interview with diversity, the Duffer brothers confirmed that they already have an idea of ​​what their plans are for a spin-off. They also confirmed that there is only one who knows about their idea: Finn Wolfhard.

“We have an idea for a spin-off that we’re really excited about … but we haven’t told anyone about the idea, let alone written it. We think everyone, including Netflix, will be surprised when they hear the concept because it’s very, very different,” the Duffers revealed at the time. “But somehow Finn Wolfhard, who’s a crazy smart kid, guessed right what it was going to be about. But nobody knows except Finn!”

The plan seems to hold off on announcing a spinoff for the series until the final season on Netflix gets closer or arrives after, which makes sense. Revealing details too far in advance could spoil the events of the final season, as announcing a spinoff starring a specific character or characters would hint at their fate as they enter farewell season.

stranger things now streaming on Netflix. Season 5 is slated for release sometime in 2024.