Stranger Things

The New Stranger Things Trailer Is a Real Thriller, and in More Ways Than One

The cast of Stranger Things got a heroes’ welcome in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con Saturday, even before they released this giant trailer filled with new footage from the show’s incredibly anticipated second season. And yes, that is Vincent Price’s voiceover from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Yep, Stranger Things is still totally awesome. Not only…

io9 Germain Lussier Jul 22

Stranger Things‘ Barb Finally Got a Tribute in the Form of a Very Tacky Shrine

Barb’s sudden departure was one of Stranger Things’ more shocking (and ultimately disappointing) plot developments that killed off a great character in order to drive the show’s story along. But what was always odd about Barb’s death was how barely anyone else in the show’s town really seemed to notice other than her friend Nancy—including…

Television Charles Pulliam-Moore Jul 20

New Avengers: Infinity War Picture Teases a Magical Team Up

The latest attempt to remake Invasion of the Body Snatchers has found its writer. Fox wants to bring the world of Mega Man to the big screen. T.J. Miller hypes up the humor of Deadpool 2. Plus, new Dark Tower footage, a familiar face returns to The X-Files, and when to expect The Walking Dead’s…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 20

Westworld, Stranger Things, and Handmaid’s Tale All Racked Up Multiple Emmy Nominations

In 2017, everyone is really loving genre. The 69th annual Emmy Nominees were just announced and HBO’s Westworld led all scripted television with 22 total nominations. Close behind it was Netflix’s Stranger Things with 18 nominations, and Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, which got 13. All three will compete for Best Drama Series. Of course, most…

Television Germain Lussier Jul 13

The First Poster for Stranger Things Season 2 Is Ominous as Hell

A storm is coming to Hawkins, Indiana—but it’s a bit more than just some inclement weather when said storm also seems to house a giant spindly monster. Announcing the return date for Stranger Things’ sophomore season, Netflix unveiled this gorgeous new poster for the series today, and it’s damn cool, despite giving us another incredibly…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 11

An Actual Working Spider-Man: Homecoming Mask You Can Buy, and More of the Best Toys of the Week

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s weekly roundup of the coolest toys and merchandise we’ve seen all week. This time we’ve got an insanely nerdy Star Wars SDCC exclusive, the most affordable way to replicate Spider-Man’s new eye-moving mask, and much, much more! McFarlane Toys Stranger Things Figures We knew McFarlane Toys was making a…

io9 James Whitbrook and Andrew Liszewski Jul 7

A Totally Wild Rumor About the Next Fantastic Four Film

A former Game of Thrones alum has joined the Avatar movies in a major way. Geoff Johns promises big things for DC’s female heroes in their movie universe. Michael Bay teases how Transformers: The Last Knight sets up all those future spinoffs. Plus, American Horror Story recruits a former Arrow hero. Spoilers now! Fantastic Four…

Television James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Jun 21

Stranger Things Gets Some Suitably Retro Action Figures

I am not usually a big fan of “retro style” figures, but if there’s one franchise perfect for the treatment, it’s the nostalgia-laden aesthetic of Stranger Things. So thankfully, Funko is more than happy to oblige with not one, but two collections of old-school figures depicting Eleven and the gang. Being released this August, the…

io9 James Whitbrook Jun 19

Mark Hamill Clarifies His Alarming Statement on Luke in The Last Jedi

Hey, so remember when Mark Hamill said that when he got the script for The Last Jedi and told director Rian Johnson that he “pretty much fundamentally disagree[d]” with “every choice” made for Luke? Well, he’d like to explain that a bit. Plus: More details on the Justice League reshoots, Deckard and Baby Gosling are…

io9 Gordon Jackson Jun 16

The Stranger Things Soundtrack Cassette Contains Potentially Lethal Amounts of ’80s Nostalgia

Stranger Things already has multiple soundtrack albums pressed on fancy colored vinyl, packaged with all the extras you’d expect. But if you’re looking to experience the sounds of the Netflix hit via a slightly more nostalgic and obscure format, a cassette version will soon be available too. Timed to coincide with the anniversary of Stranger…

Television Cheryl Eddy Jun 8

We’ve Got More Details About Stranger Things’ New Monster

The last few days have revealed a number of details about the monster we saw menacing Hawkins in the season two Stranger Things trailer—including what sounds like the ominous name the cast used for it on the set. This week has already had somewhat contradictory messages about how the monster will show up in season two. Co-showrunner…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Jun 8

A Few Wonder Woman Favorites Will Return for Justice League

Ant-Man and The Wasp casts a mysterious “key” role. Donald Glover discusses playing Lando in the Han Solo spinoff. Stranger Things reveals Sean Astin’s new character. Plus, even more Transformers footage, teases of a special regeneration on Doctor Who, and more! Spoilers get! Justice League Wonderful news! Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen have confirmed to…

Television James Whitbrook Jun 8

The Flash Might Have Found Its Next Big Bad

There’s a late-breaking addition to Valerian’s cast. We know when to expect Netflix’s Punisher series to release. Josh Gad just can’t stop fanning the flames of those Batman rumors. Plus, new Okja posters, completely crazy Sharknado 5 guest stars, and more teases for Stranger Things season two. Spoilers now! Valerian and the City of a…

Television James Whitbrook Jun 2

The Newest New Mutant Cast Member Is Stranger Things‘ Charlie Heaton

The live action X-Men universe is working overtime to lock down every young Hollywood actor it can get its hands on. It’s a sound strategy. So after getting Maisie Williams from Game of Thrones and Anya Taylor-Joy from Split, the next target for New Mutants is Charlie Heaton from Stranger Things. According to The Hollywood…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta May 31

Stranger Things‘ Eleven Auditioned For X-23 In Logan

No one disputes that James Mangold struck gold when he cast Dafne Keen as X-23 in his hit film, Logan. You can even watch her audition and see why he made that choice. She was amazing. It’s even more impressive, though, when you realize Keen beat out at least one more much more prominent young…

Movies Germain Lussier May 30

Mark Hamill Has a Big Issue With Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi

Some very ominous news about The Last Jedi. The New Mutants movie is taking a surprising direction. The Doctor may change, but Doctor Who itself doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. Plus: A tease about the setting of the Wonder Woman sequel, hints about the monsters of Stranger Things’ second season, and more! Spoiler ho,…

Television James Whitbrook May 26

Watch Every Non-Eleven Stranger Things Kid Rock Out on Lip Sync Battle

The latest episode of Spike’s Lip Sync Battle is getting a visit from the Upside Down. The stars of the hit Netflix show, with one Eleven-sized exclusion, all show up to move their mouths and dance around in time with some of their favorite songs. And god help me, it’s the cutest thing I’ve seen…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 25

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Believe the Latest Justice League Rumors

The Last Jedi could bring back another familiar ship. James Mangold discusses the future of X-23 in the X-Men movieverse. Plus, new details on Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s next movie, dark times ahead on Riverdale, and new footage from Supergirl’s season finale. Spoilers assemble! Justice League Salt shakers at the ready! An anonymous source…

Television James Whitbrook May 17

Hellboy Creator Announces R-Rated Film Reboot, Sans Guillermo del Toro

Hellboy creator Mike Mignola announced on Facebook that there will be an R-rated big screen reboot for the demonic hero, this time starring Stranger Things’ David Harbour. Sadly, Guillermo del Toro seems to be nowhere in sight. According to an article from The Hollywood Reporter, Millennium is in negotiations with producers Larry Gordon and Lloyd…

io9 Beth Elderkin May 8

We Might Know One of the Pivotal General Leia Scenes in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

There’s another new update on the troubled Crow reboot. Get a look at Seth Rogen’s Last Starfighter-esque new comedy for Hulu. The Gears of War movie has a writer. Plus, what’s to come on Lucifer and Gotham, a new snifter of Wonder Woman footage, and another new song from the Once Upon a Time musical…

Television James Whitbrook May 4

The New Stranger Things Trailer Is a Real Thriller, and in More Ways Than One

Stranger Things‘ Barb Finally Got a Tribute in the Form of a Very Tacky Shrine

New Avengers: Infinity War Picture Teases a Magical Team Up

Westworld, Stranger Things, and Handmaid’s Tale All Racked Up Multiple Emmy Nominations

The First Poster for Stranger Things Season 2 Is Ominous as Hell

An Actual Working Spider-Man: Homecoming Mask You Can Buy, and More of the Best Toys of the Week

A Totally Wild Rumor About the Next Fantastic Four Film

Stranger Things Gets Some Suitably Retro Action Figures

Mark Hamill Clarifies His Alarming Statement on Luke in The Last Jedi

The Stranger Things Soundtrack Cassette Contains Potentially Lethal Amounts of ’80s Nostalgia

We’ve Got More Details About Stranger Things’ New Monster

A Few Wonder Woman Favorites Will Return for Justice League

The Flash Might Have Found Its Next Big Bad

The Newest New Mutant Cast Member Is Stranger Things‘ Charlie Heaton

Stranger Things‘ Eleven Auditioned For X-23 In Logan

Mark Hamill Has a Big Issue With Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi

Watch Every Non-Eleven Stranger Things Kid Rock Out on Lip Sync Battle

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Believe the Latest Justice League Rumors

Hellboy Creator Announces R-Rated Film Reboot, Sans Guillermo del Toro

We Might Know One of the Pivotal General Leia Scenes in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

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