Stranger Things Four-Episode Spin-Off Confirmed, But It Won't Release on Netflix

Image via Netflix Published Jul 29, 2026, 2:36 PM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. A fan-favorite platform is giving fans another way to revisit one of the most underrated Stranger Things spin-off stories of all time. WEBTOON has officially announced the upcoming addition of Dark Horse Comics' hit Stranger Things: Six miniseries, which will be offered via the platform's iconic vertical-scrolling format. Written by Jodie Houser, the four-part miniseries takes readers back to the 1970s and revolves around the titular Six, or Francine, a young woman with incredible powers who is desperate for a way out of Doctor Brenner's lab beneath Hawkins. Stranger Things: Six Is a Pitch-Perfect Prequel Series Image via Dark Horse Comics Written by JODY HOUSER Art by EDGAR SALAZAR Inks by KEITH CHAMPAGNE Colors by MARISSA LO...