Netflix plans animated 'Stranger Things' series
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Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is headed back to the (hit) well, announcing a new animated series based on one of its biggest successes, Stranger Things.

âWeâve always dreamed of an animated Stranger Things in the vein of the Saturday morning cartoons that we grew up loving, and to see this dream realized has been absolutely thrilling," said the Duffer brothers, creators of the sci-fi/horror hit.

Powered by a hit fourth season, Stranger Things was the No. 1 streamed program for all of 2022, according to Nielsen, streaming a staggering 52B minutes overall -- more than 36% better than 2022's runner-up, NCIS.

Viewers are awaiting news about a fifth season. Meanwhile, the franchise has expanded to live theater, with tickets on sale for Stranger Things: The First Shadow on London's West End.