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  "id": 18509476,
  "title": "‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Series ‘Other Worlds’ to Premiere on Netflix in 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/stranger-things-prequel-series-other-worlds-to-premiere-on-netflix-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
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    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/stranger-things-spinoff-other-worlds-prequel-series-netflix/"
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  "account": "Netflix is set to premiere a new prequel series titled \"Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure\" in 2028. Based on \"Stranger Things,\" this 1950s-set series will be created by the Duffer Brothers and Kate Trefry. Titled as a standalone adventure, it will explore a new dimension of the \"Stranger Things\" universe set in Marion, Nevada, in 1955.\n\nTitled after a 50s doo-wop tune, the series will feature \"all-new characters, themes, and mythology.\" The series' first three episodes will be directed by Joe Wright, known for \"Atonement,\" \"Darkest Hour,\" and \"Pride & Prejudice.\" Shawn Levy will executive produce the series through his 21 Laps production company, along with Paul Dichter, Shelley Meals, Andrea Sperling, and Pavlina Hatoupis. Matt and Ross Duffer and Kate Trefry will also serve as executive producers.",
  "summary": "The Duffer Brothers and Kate Trefry created the 1950s-era spinoff, with “Pride & Prejudice” director Joe Wright helming the first three episodes The post ‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Series ‘Other Worlds’ to Premiere on Netflix in 2028 appeared first on TheWrap .",
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Stranger Things’ Live-Action Prequel ‘Other Worlds’ A Go At Netflix From ‘First Shadow’ Team Of Kate Trefry & Duffer Brothers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/stranger-things-live-action-prequel-other-worlds-a-go-at-netflix-from",
        "published": "2026-11-06T14:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Netflix Orders ‘Stranger Things’ Spinoff Series ‘Other Worlds’ Set in the 1950s",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/netflix-orders-stranger-things-spinoff-series-other-worlds-set-in-the",
        "published": "2026-11-06T14:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "TVLine",
        "title": "Stranger Things Prequel Spin-Off Other Worlds Ordered At Netflix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/stranger-things-prequel-spin-off-other-worlds-ordered-at-netflix",
        "published": "2026-11-06T14:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Spinoff ‘Other Worlds’ Ordered to Series at Netflix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/stranger-things-prequel-spinoff-other-worlds-ordered-to-series-at",
        "published": "2026-11-06T14:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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