The Upside Down’s dread might keep you up at night, but behind the eerie veil of Stranger Things is a far more opportunity-filled world. Picture Eleven, for example, happily married, and maybe, Mike Wheeler moonlighting as a musician, and Max Mayfield, fortunately, safe and sound, no dimensional detours in sight.

The right-side-up reality reveals a terror troop bustling with exciting new and rather non-horrific adventures to take on. The next two years on their schedules are poised to charm audiences far beyond Hawkins’ borders.

From dodging demogorgons to stealing hearts, the Stranger Things cast is gearing up to turn the 2025–2027 timelines into their personal cinematic playground, and Millie Bobby Brown is leading the charge with more romantic than telekinetic powers. 

Millie Bobby Brown has swapped demogorgons for heartfelt giggles in Netflix’s Just Picture It. Tasked with decoding family secrets amidst romantic misadventures, Brown is set to play a young femme fatale not too different from herself. With the filming having kicked off in late 2025 with co-star Gabriel LaBelle, the stage for a probable 2026 debut has been in the works. 

Not just a leading lady, Millie Bobby Brown will produce the film, showcasing her multi-talented hustle. Then there is Prism, a gripping Netflix thriller she develops with Rachel Brosnahan, expected to premiere in 2026.

To not mention Enola Holmes 3 could be blasphemous at this point. With a release speculated for an early 2026 onset, Brown has promised another chapter with her sleuthing persona. Brown’s versatile choices illustrate a savvy career leap, solidifying her post-Stranger Things reign with notable flair.

Finn Wolfhard has taken a near-literal wild ride with Crash Land, a stunt comedy film where he has partnered with Gabriel LaBelle in chaotic small-town adventures. Directed by Dempsey Bryk, it has brought out Wolfhard’s charm and action chops, aiming for a 2026 release.

Alongside acting, he is busy directing Hell of a Summer, something that has kept his creative wheels turning since 2023. With Wolfhard's next few years meticulously planned, the busy-body actor seems to have made himself some time to venture into hobbies amid setting realities straight for Byler shippers.

Meanwhile, Sadie Sink has traded Hawkins’ thrills for West End drama for her stage debut, tapping into her intense Max Mayfield energy on London’s live theater scene as Juliet, starting early 2026. She has also given life to the rumors of her swing for Spiderman: Brand New Day sets with confirmations of her casting as of late 2025. 

And while she does not seem to be playing the next Gwen Stacy, Sink has harmonized perfectly with her Stranger Things co-stars' melodies. Wolfhard has balanced film and direction, and Sink will command stage presence, both breezing beyond their teen star reputations.

Holding his own on the cinematic tracks, Gaten Matarazzo has dived into youthful chaos in Hulu’s college comedy starring alongside Sean Giambrone. With a script by BriTANicK, the number is a drug-fueled friendship saga set for a 2026 debut, further building on Matarazzo’s Broadway credentials like Dear Evan Hansen.

Joe Keery, too, has joined the tense sci-fi thriller Cold Storage with Liam Neeson, scheduled for 2026. He has also been keeping his DJ stage music career fresh on the side.

David Harbour’s new crime thriller role, on the other hand, has transformed him spectacularly, according to Page Six. The recent photos reveal a gritty, unrecognisable Harbour, far from the gruff yet sweet Hopper Netflix locals know and love. 

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As Hawkins gets ready to close its last chapter, the Duffer Brothers have promised a Stranger Things spinoff so refreshingly new, someone might just forget Eleven was ever their favorite girl next door.

The Duffer Brothers have promised a Stranger Things spinoff that serves as a "clean slate", as per Variety. New characters that have been explored in an expanded universe with only loose ties to the original series, leaving no chance to even expect to see Eleven or most core cast members returning.

Netflix has, in fact, green-lit the project alongside the final season rollout dates in late 2025. The spinoff intends to offer fresh sci-fi adventures without relying on nostalgia, supported by Upside Down Pictures. Although no official release date exists beyond early development aiming post-2026, anticipation builds steadily.

All across the board, Stranger Things stars are prolific and evolving. Millie Bobby Brown has balanced rom-com charm with tense thrillers. Finn Wolfhard and Sadie Sink have masterfully mixed film, directing, and stagecraft. Gaten Matarazzo, Joe Keery, and David Harbour deepen the narrative with comedy, suspense, and gritty crime. As Hawkins fades, this talented ensemble leaps to new platforms and genres, ensuring audiences have plenty to look forward to well into 2027.

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Which of these new, not-so-strange adventures of the Stranger Things turned right-side-up team are you excited for? Let us know