Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Duffer Brothers Ink Paramount Deal, Exit Netflix by 2026
The creators of "Stranger Things," the Duffer Brothers, are moving to Paramount.
They've signed a big deal to make movies and shows for the next four years, starting in 2026 after their Netflix contract ends.
Although they're leaving Netflix, they'll still be involved in "Stranger Things" and other shows there.
At Paramount, they'll work on movies, TV shows, and streaming content.
This move reunites them with people they worked with at Netflix.
Paramount is aiming to release more movies each year, and this deal is part of that plan.
The Duffer Brothers signed a four-year deal with Paramount for film, TV, and streaming projects.
The deal, starting in April 2026, marks their exit from Netflix.
They will continue involvement in "Stranger Things" and other existing projects at Netflix.
The duo will write, direct, and produce for Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, and streaming.
The deal reunites them with Cindy Holland and Matt Thunell from their Netflix tenure.
- Who
- The Duffer Brothers and Paramount Pictures
- What
- The Duffer Brothers signed a multi-year deal with Paramount.
- When
- The deal commences at the end of their Netflix contract in April 2026.
- Where
- Paramount Pictures
- Why
- To produce feature films, TV shows, and original series.
- Companies Involved
- Paramount, Upside Down Pictures (Duffer Brothers' production company)
- Deal Scope
- Feature films, TV, and streaming projects
- Deal Length
- Four Years
- Start Date
- April 2026
- Former Affiliation
- Netflix
- Key Personnel Reunion
- Cindy Holland, Matt Thunell
