Stranger Things: The First Shadow
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.
Directors: Justin Martin, Stephen Daldry.
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Louis McCartney as Henry Creel |
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Alex Breaux as Dr. Martin Brenner |
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Gabrielle Nevaeh as Patty Newby |
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Alison Jaye Horowitz as Joyce Maldonado |
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Burke Swanson as James 'Jim' Hopper Jr. |
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Juan Carlos as Bob Newby |
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Dora Dolphin as Karen Childress |
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Jamie Martin Mann as Ted Wheeler |
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Andrew Hovelson as Principal Newby |
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T. R. Knight as Victor Creel |
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Rosie Benton as Virginia Creel |
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Poppy Lovell as Alice Creel |
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Ayana Cymone as Sue Anderson |
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Robert T. Cunningham as Charles Sinclair |
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Shea Grant as Claudia Yount |
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Eric Wiegand as Alan Munson |
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Logan Gould as Lonnie Byers |
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Ted Koch as Chief Hopper |
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Ta'rea Campbell as Patty's Mom |
| Writing | Kate Trefry | Writer |
| Writing | Kate Trefry | Story |
| Writing | Jack Thorne | Story |
| Writing | Matt Duffer | Story |
| Writing | Ross Duffer | Story |
| Directing | Justin Martin | Director |
| Directing | Stephen Daldry | Director |