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Stranger Things: The First Shadow Coming to Netflix

Published February 12, 2026, 12:14
Stranger Things: The First Shadow Coming to Netflix

Netflix has announced that it will bring "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" to its platform, a filmed version of the successful stage show. The play offers a new perspective on the story of Henry Creel/Vecna, acting as a prequel to the events of the series. The action takes place in Hawkins in 1959, before the events that led to the creation of the "Upside Down." The cast includes Louis McCartney, Ella Karuna Williams, Patrick Vaill, Oscar Lloyd, Isabella Pappas and Christopher Buckley. The play is directed by Matt and Ross Duffer, along with Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry, while Stephen Daldry is taking on the directorial role.