Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Duffer Brothers in Talks for Major Deal with Paramount
The creators of the hit show "Stranger Things," the Duffer Brothers, are talking to Paramount Pictures about a new deal.
This deal would involve making movies and shows for both streaming and theaters.
The Duffers previously had a deal with Netflix, but now they might move to Paramount.
This is happening as the last season of "Stranger Things" is coming out.
A key person who helped make "Stranger Things" a success at Netflix is now working at Paramount, potentially reuniting with the Duffers.
The Duffer Brothers also have their own production company, Upside Down Pictures, and have worked on many related shows.
Duffer Brothers are in talks with Paramount for a large deal.
The deal would include streaming and theatrical projects.
This potential deal comes as Stranger Things approaches its final season on Netflix.
Cindy Holland, who championed Stranger Things at Netflix, is now at Paramount.
The Duffers launched Upside Down Pictures in 2022 under a deal with Netflix.
- Who
- Matt and Ross Duffer (Duffer Brothers)
- What
- Duffer Brothers are negotiating a deal with Paramount.
- When
- Details are still being finalized.
- Where
- Paramount
- Why
- To create films and series for streaming and theatrical release.
- Deal Under Discussion
- Overall deal
- Potential Company
- Paramount
- Duffers' Production Company
- Upside Down Pictures
- Show in Final Season
- Stranger Things
- Duffers' Representatives
- CAA, Yorn, Levine, Barnes