Stranger Things (Franchise)

Stranger Things is a multimedia franchise created by the Duffer Brothers for Netflix, centered on a hit series that first premiered in July 2016. The story is set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, and follows supernatural events involving government experiments, a group of kids, and strong 1980s pop culture influences. The show became widely popular and critically acclaimed, earning multiple award nominations, including Primetime Emmys. The franchise has since expanded into a stage play, spin-off plans, books, comics, video games, and other licensed products.