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- A Broadway play based on Stranger Things contains significant plot points for the final season, and its being recorded by Netflix for streaming.
- The recording employs a multi-camera approach similar to Disneys Hamilton for a more dynamic viewing experience than a standard stage recording.
- Filming of Stranger Things: The First Shadow took place from February 10 to 14, but the Netflix adaptation is now expected to release in late 2026 or early 2027.
- While some fans may have been unaware of the play or how to see it, Netflixs recording will make this exclusive content more accessible to a wider audience.
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Stranger Things Broadway Play Recording for Netflix Streaming – ‘The First Shadow’ Arrives Late 2026/2027
Stranger Things fans should note that a Broadway play based on the series contains plot points crucial to the show’s final season. While many viewers are unaware of the play or how to see it, Netflix plans to make it accessible. Collider reports that Netflix is recording the play for streaming, employing a multi-camera approach (similar to Disney’s Hamilton) to provide a more dynamic viewing experience than a simple stage recording. Filming began on February 10 and concluded on February 14. Although initial speculation suggested a release sometime this year, the Netflix adaptation of Stranger Things: The First Shadow is now expected to arrive in late 2026 or 2027.
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|---|---|
| Official Name | One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 |
| Brief Summary | An inside look at the years of effort and craft that went into the final installment of the Duffer Brothers' generation-defining series. |
| Released | January 11, 2026 |
| Duration | 123 minutes |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Production Companies | MakeMake |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer, Paul Dichter, Kate Trefry, Caitlin Schneiderhan, Shawn Levy, Lampton Enochs, Chris Trujillo, Jess Royal, Amy Parris, Jamie Campbell Bower, Caleb Heymann, Brett Jutkiewicz, Tudor Jones, Hilary Leavitt, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Millie Bobby Brown, Natalia Dyer, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Alicia Marchand, Hope Hynes Love, Nell Fisher, Cara Buono, Mike Mekash, Jessie Gambardella, Ashley Zeltzer, Hiro Koda, Jahnel Curfman, Frank Darabont, Linda Hamilton, Linnea Berthelsen, Rae Darabont, Betsy Paterson, Sean Brennan, Eryn Krueger-Mekash, Brynn Berg, Katrina Suhre, Alexander Sherrod, Melissa Van Sandt, Matt Matsubara, Barrie Gower, Mike Maher, Nick Müller, Denise Gregarek, David Champion, Jake Connelly, A.J. Bruno, Jackie DeGraaff, Montana Maniscalco, Dena Gibson, Josh McLaglen, Maya Hawke, Amybeth McNulty, Stacey Schrom, Sean Ames, Kate Espada, Cori Ziel, Brett Gelman, Joe Chrest, Charlie Heaton, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Joe Keery, Luke Kokotek, Alyse Elna Lewis, Gianlucca Gazzo, Anthony B. Jenkins, Olive Abercrombie, Calista Craig, Maksim Blatt, Callaway Corrick, Eden Stephens, Kingston James, Alex Breaux, Liam Askew |
| Director | Martina Radwan |
| Producers | Angus Wall, Terry Leonard, Kent Kubena |
| Ratings | 7.6/10 (66 reviews) |
| Homepage | https://www.netflix.com/title/81684720 |