Stranger Things may be ending, but the Duffer Brothers are just getting started. As its fan base holds its breath for its conclusion, its two creators are crafting new, eerie tales, a sign that their storytelling sorcery extends far beyond Hawkins. With Stranger Things: The First Shadow proving successful in London’s West End, it is apparent that the brothers are on a roll and promises to bring even more unexpected twists.

So, what is next for the Duffer Brothers? Fortunately for fans, the pondering has come to an end as the genius creators took the stage to confirm their upcoming projects.

In a significant announcement at Netflix's Next on Netflix 2025 slate presentation, the Duffer Brothers revealed two new projects slated for 2026, The Boroughs and Something Very Bad Is About to Happen. The confirmation by Duffer Brothers marks a huge milestone as it cements that the Duffer Brothers' relationship with Netflix will continue to flourish despite the conclusion of their trademark series coming up this year. The Brothers have amped up the ante by describing The Boroughs as Stranger Things set up in a retirement home.

The new ventures mark a bold step for both, as they have perfectly balanced supernatural thrills with deeply human stories throughout Stranger Things' run. The timing of these announcements, coming just as their flagship series is moving towards its conclusion, is an affirmation of a will to expand its universe and yet maintain its high level of quality in its narrative.

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The announcement follows their earlier hints this week about potential spin-offs in development, generating buzz among fans eager for more content from the creators of Hawkins' supernatural saga.

The Duffer Brothers' new productions explore different corners of horror. The Boroughs gives off Stranger Things vibes and moves its location to a senior community in New Mexico with an all-star cast including Alfred Molina and Geena Davis. Something Very Bad is Going to Happen dips its toes into psychological horror, following a tense pre-wedding week with rising talent Haley Z. Boston producing and showrunning, with Camila Morrone and Adam DiMarco, and Weronika Tofilska in charge.

With these new ventures in motion, the Duffer Brothers continue proving that they have the talent for crafting strong, effective stories that mix horror with incredibly humane experiences. As Stranger Things sets its stage for its grand conclusion, fans can have faith in knowing that minds behind Hawkins' intrigue have not yet completed crafting engrossing tales that will have everyone glued to their couches in anticipation.

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The Duffer Brothers are taking horror in some exciting new directions—what do you think of these fresh twists? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!