The fifth season finale of Stranger Things concluded the show, but the Hawkins universe remains in fans' hearts. Fans were given a satisfying conclusion by the Duffer Brothers, but there is still space for more adventures. Netflix had earlier stated that two spinoffs were already under development to keep the spooky mystery going. The first was on the horizon, while the other project remained under wraps. The Duffer Brothers said,"We think everyone – including Netflix – will be surprised when they hear the concept, because it's very, very different,"Fans who are dissatisfied may expect more toned-down stories with the same themes in the future. The franchise is poised to expand with the same dose of excitement, compassion, and plot that the fans had adored.Read more about what's new for the franchise.Animated mystery arrives in 2026This year, Stranger Things will be back with a new animated spinoff series titled Tales From 85 on Netflix. The story will take place during the winter of 1985, and will feature fresh secrets and previously unseen connections between the characters. In Hawkins, fans will witness Eleven, Max, Lucas, Dustin, Will, and Mike against new and unseen supernatural menaces and monsters.It will not use the same cast to voice their roles, but they will be animated and performed by professional voice actors. The producers clarified that animation gave them complete freedom to explore bold ideas and tell stories that would not be possible in real action.New Heroes: New era coming laterStranger Things: Tales From ‘85 | Image via NetflixThe spin-off, live-action Stranger Things, is also in development, and the Duffer Brothers have pledged to rebrand the series for a new generation of viewers. This project will introduce fresh characters and will explore different decades. The directors will move the story far away from Hawkins and the Upside Down.The creators described it as a clean slate that still carried the Duffer Brothers' signature style while stepping away from familiar mythology. A small cue about this mysterious show was hidden in the finale of season five for sharp-eyed fans to notice. Most details remained secret, but the development is moving forward, and official announcements were released on Netflix a month ago.Why did the main series end perfectly? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDuffer Brothers never had a dubious ending, which is why Stranger Things ended after five seasons. In 2017, they had said that the show would have four to five seasons, and they remained true to their word, as it turned out to be one of the biggest hits at Netflix. Ross Duffer said,"There's going to be connective tissue, but you're almost anthologizing in a way."In seasons 4 and 5, longer episodes allowed them to complete the plot without further renewed seasons. The final season entailed battles and revelations about the characters. The ending leaves fans craving additional adventures in the Stranger Things universe since it would have been easy to have a dragging show.Follow Soap Central for more updates on Stranger Things!