Netflix is making an animated 'Stranger Things' spin-off | Engadget

Netflix has announced that it is creating an animated “Stranger Things” spin-off series called “Stranger Things: The Animated Series.” This will be the first animated adaptation of the popular sci-fi TV show. While Netflix has not revealed much about the upcoming series, considering the show’s previous success, it is sure to engage audiences with its usual blend of nostalgia and creepy suspense.

Fans of the original series can look forward to revisiting familiar characters and settings, as well as being introduced to new ones. The show’s creators Matt and Ross Duffer, known as The Duffer Brothers, are reportedly part of the project.

The streaming giant has also hired a team of writers to help create an interactive series for “Stranger Things” that will allow viewers to choose their own adventure. With the animated show and interactive project, Netflix is keeping the franchise fresh and engaging to both lifelong fans and newcomers to the series.

With “Stranger Things” being one of the most successful TV shows on Netflix, it’s no surprise that the company is expanding the franchise. The move to create an animated spin-off is a smart one as it will allow the series to appeal to a wider range of audiences. Animated series have often been successful in portraying characters’ emotions and storylines that may not have been achieved with live-action alone.

In conclusion, the upcoming “Stranger Things” animated spin-off by Netflix is a promising addition to the franchise that will give fans another way to revisit the ’80s horror and sci-fi series while building on the show’s existing lore. This will not only attract new audiences to the show but will also remind long-time fans why they fell in love with the series in the first place.