Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Synopsis
In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, Henry Creel hopes for a fresh start. His romance with outsider Patty Newby brings newfound hope, until local crimes force him to question if he's connected to the town's unfolding horrors. Filmed live from the Marquis Theatre in New York City between February 10–14, 2026.
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Louis McCartney
Henry Creel
Alex Breaux
Dr. Martin Brenner
Gabrielle Nevaeh
Patty Newby
Alison Jaye Horowitz
Joyce Maldonado
Burke Swanson
James 'Jim' Hopper Jr.
Juan Carlos
Bob Newby
Dora Dolphin
Karen Childress
Jamie Martin Mann
Ted Wheeler
Andrew Hovelson
Principal Newby
T. R. Knight
Victor Creel
Rosie Benton
Virginia Creel
Poppy Lovell
Alice Creel
Ayana Cymone
Sue Anderson
Robert T. Cunningham
Charles Sinclair
Shea Grant
Claudia Yount
Eric Wiegand
Alan Munson
Logan Gould
Lonnie Byers
Ted Koch
Chief Hopper
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justin Martin, Stephen Daldry
- Screenplay & Story
- Kate Trefry, Jack Thorne, Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
- Original Title
- Stranger Things: The First Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Netflix, Sonia Friedman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Martin, Stephen Daldry
Kate Trefry, Jack Thorne, Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Trefry
Writer
Justin Martin
Director
Stephen Daldry
Director
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What is Stranger Things: The First Shadow about?
In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, Henry Creel hopes for a fresh start. His romance with outsider Patty Newby brings newfound hope, until local crimes force him to question if he's connected to the town's unfolding horrors. Filmed live from the Marquis Theatre in New York City between February 10–14, 2026.
Who directed Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow was directed by Justin Martin, Stephen Daldry.
Who stars in Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
The principal cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow includes Louis McCartney, Alex Breaux, Gabrielle Nevaeh, Alison Jaye Horowitz, Burke Swanson.
When was Stranger Things: The First Shadow released and how long is it?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.