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Stranger Things

Inspired by classic horror and science fiction films from the 1980s, the Netflix show Stranger Things follows a group of kids in the town of Hawkins, Indiana, after one of their friends mysteriously vanishes. Follow along for all of the news, trailers, and commentary as we return to The Upside Down.

Stranger Things portals are popping up in FortniteStranger Things portals are popping up in Fortnite
Final Stranger Things 3 trailer makes it feel more like an action movieFinal Stranger Things 3 trailer makes it feel more like an action movie
New Stranger Things mobile game will feel familiar to Pokémon Go playersNew Stranger Things mobile game will feel familiar to Pokémon Go players
Stranger Things’ amazing Lego set takes the Upside Down literallyStranger Things’ amazing Lego set takes the Upside Down literally
The first trailer for Stranger Things 3 teases a terrifying Independence DayThe first trailer for Stranger Things 3 teases a terrifying Independence Day
Stranger Things season 3 will arrive in JulyStranger Things season 3 will arrive in July
New Stranger Things season 3 teaser includes official episode titlesNew Stranger Things season 3 teaser includes official episode titles
Netflix says that season 3 of Stranger Things ‘will be worth the wait’Netflix says that season 3 of Stranger Things ‘will be worth the wait’
Stranger Things is getting a prequel tie-in novelStranger Things is getting a prequel tie-in novel
Stranger Things season 3 might not debut until 2019Stranger Things season 3 might not debut until 2019
Stranger Things 2 should have had a frog consultantStranger Things 2 should have had a frog consultant
Returning to The Upside Down: all the news, trailers and commentary about Stranger Things Season 2Returning to The Upside Down: all the news, trailers and commentary about Stranger Things Season 2
Stranger Things actor pushes back against fans’ harassmentStranger Things actor pushes back against fans’ harassment
Stranger Things’ personal dramas are more compelling than the supernatural onesStranger Things’ personal dramas are more compelling than the supernatural ones
What the hell is wrong with Hopper in Stranger Things season 2?What the hell is wrong with Hopper in Stranger Things season 2?
Is Stranger Things 2 a worthy sequel to the original?Is Stranger Things 2 a worthy sequel to the original?
Chaim Gartenberg, Bryan Bishop and 2 more
Farewell to #Justice4Barb, Stranger Things’ most enduring memeFarewell to #Justice4Barb, Stranger Things’ most enduring meme
This Stranger Things DVD looks like an old VHS tapeThis Stranger Things DVD looks like an old VHS tape
Netflix is launching a Stranger Things after showNetflix is launching a Stranger Things after show
Lyft’s new Stranger Things ride mode sounds more unpleasant than scaryLyft’s new Stranger Things ride mode sounds more unpleasant than scary
How to trigger Spotify’s creepy Stranger Things Easter eggHow to trigger Spotify’s creepy Stranger Things Easter egg
Stranger Things season 2: to binge or not to binge?Stranger Things season 2: to binge or not to binge?
Andrew Liptak and Tasha Robinson
Everything we know about Stranger Things’ second season (and beyond)Everything we know about Stranger Things’ second season (and beyond)
Stranger Things’ spoiler tweets reveal the nightmare future of marketingStranger Things’ spoiler tweets reveal the nightmare future of marketing
Stranger Things’ second season soundtrack hits on October 20thStranger Things’ second season soundtrack hits on October 20th
Watch the final trailer for the second season of Stranger ThingsWatch the final trailer for the second season of Stranger Things
International conspiracies come to Stranger Things with a new teaser videoInternational conspiracies come to Stranger Things with a new teaser video
Google is turning Stranger Things characters into adorable augmented reality stickersGoogle is turning Stranger Things characters into adorable augmented reality stickers
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This Stranger Things mobile game will help prepare you for the Upside DownThis Stranger Things mobile game will help prepare you for the Upside Down
Stranger Things is getting a third seasonStranger Things is getting a third season
The Stranger Things and Ready Player One trailers are the best and worst of nostalgia-driven marketingThe Stranger Things and Ready Player One trailers are the best and worst of nostalgia-driven marketing
Our favorite moments from San Diego Comic-Con 2017Our favorite moments from San Diego Comic-Con 2017
Bryan Bishop and Andrew Liptak
Netflix just secretly won San Diego Comic-ConNetflix just secretly won San Diego Comic-Con
The new Stranger Things trailer is full of Michael Jackson and terrorThe new Stranger Things trailer is full of Michael Jackson and terror
Here are the best promotional hats of Comic-Con 2017Here are the best promotional hats of Comic-Con 2017
The Stranger Things 2 poster hints at more ways the show will borrow from Stephen KingThe Stranger Things 2 poster hints at more ways the show will borrow from Stephen King
One Video: I Dare You by The xxOne Video: I Dare You by The xx
Kaitlyn Tiffany and Lizzie Plaugic
Stranger Things’ soundtrack is getting a retro cassette and vinyl releaseStranger Things’ soundtrack is getting a retro cassette and vinyl release
Hellboy is getting an R-rated reboot with Stranger Things star in leading roleHellboy is getting an R-rated reboot with Stranger Things star in leading role
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