Duffer Brothers Sign Four-Year Exclusive Deal with Paramount
Slated to exit Netflix in April of next year.
Summary
- The Duffer Brothers signed a four-year deal with Paramount
- They will focus on creating large-scale films
- Their Netflix projects, including Stranger Things, will not be affected
In a seismic shift for the entertainment industry, Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of Netflix‘s cultural juggernaut Stranger Things, have officially signed a four-year, exclusive deal with Paramount. The agreement marks a new chapter for the duo, who will be transitioning from their exclusive relationship with Netflix to their new creative home.
The deal, which takes effect in April 2026 after their current Netflix contract concludes, is a major win for Paramount. The brothers will be tasked with creating a wide range of projects, including both television and streaming series, but with a specific emphasis on directing ambitious, large-scale theatrical films. This opportunity was a key factor in their decision to move, as it allows them to expand their vision to the big screen.
It is important to note that the Duffer Brothers’ departure will not affect their existing projects with Netflix. They will remain involved in their upcoming series, and, most importantly, they will continue to produce the final season of Stranger Things. The move also reunites them with former Netflix executives Cindy Holland and Matt Thunell, who were instrumental in greenlighting Stranger Things and have since moved to leadership roles at Paramount.
Matt and Ross Duffer said in a statement, “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be joining the Paramount family. To be part of that mission is not just exciting – it’s the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. And to do so at a studio with such a storied Hollywood legacy is a privilege we don’t take lightly. We’re also excited to reunite with our friends Cindy [Holland] and Matt [Thunell], who were among the very first to believe in us and an unusual little script we wrote that became Stranger Things. They took a chance on us in 2015, and they’re taking a chance again – we can’t wait to create new stories together.” This partnership signals a bold new direction for both the Duffer Brothers and Paramount, as the studio looks to attract top-tier talent to create original, culture-defining content.
